Communications Manager | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Our client is a leading UAE based Sporting Organization. They hold major international sporting tournaments worldwide, one of which will be hosted in the U.A.E in 2010.

The client are currently looking to recruit a Communications Manager to provide a broad and large range of internal and external communications support to the Marketing and Communications Director and the broader Local Organizing Committees team. The position will report to the Marketing and Communications Director and will be based at the local offices in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities include:
• Working with Marketing and Communications Director to set a comprehensive communications strategy inline with all other marketing, operations and ticketing strategies.
• Implement an integral media outreach plan to drive awareness to the event.
• Research and appoint a communication PR agency and manage them
• Create an effective event specific communications plan.
• Assist with regional and local media accreditation in conjunction with the organization
• Manage day to day media requests and ensure all international. Local English and Arabic media organizations are updated with relevant news in regards to the event.
• Ensure media trends analysis and coverage are monitored regularly
• Manage communications and PR budget and ensure delivery on time and within budget.

Education / Qualifications
• University Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, PR or similar.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (Arabic an advantage)

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of marketing, communications or public relations experience .
• U.A.E experience is an advantage.
• Strong Issues Management Skills
• Background in managing PR agencies.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English
• The ability to work with high profile clients and under tight deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to proactively manage and maintain relationships with third party agencies and media.
• Manage press and media interviews for all events spokespeople

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