Communications Specialist | GMASCO Dubai, UAE

About the Business :
GMASCO (www.gmasco.com) enjoys an enviable reputation as the Gulf’s most diverse full service communications, marketing and advertising agency in an industry typified by current decline, over-specialisation and lack of integration in other markets. Our Dubai location positions us in a still growing market at the hub of business in the northern hemisphere with a client base operating in more than 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, the Sub Continent and Asia. Our offerings include every aspect of communications, advertising and marketing in traditional and new media formats.

About the Job :
We are currently looking for an experienced Communications Specialist to work from our Dubai based operations. Reporting to the Communications Director you will provide broad-based internal and external communications support encompassing online and offline writing, editing, project coordination and implementation for multiple activities across all businesses within the Al Futtaim Group of Companies.

Your duties will include:
Developing a wide range of communication deliverables such as offline brochures and corporate literature, web-based content, fact sheets and other documents Ensuring client requests are dealt with promptly and that expectations are managed in terms of speed, delivery and quality of response Developing communication plans and deliverables for client projects, including miscellaneous requests such as reports, meeting minutes, briefings and others as required Supporting the Corporate Communication activities of the group Understanding and being able to articulate the role of digital media in communications planning Research and information gathering in support of external communications initiatives and programmes Coordinating the internal and client review and approval process Ensuring the development and execution of communication literature is consistent with the overall communication strategy Liaising with client and / or client servicing team to collate photography images to support articles and web content Creating strong, ongoing relationships with clients and colleagues

About You:
To apply for this role you should have the following skills, experiences and qualifications:* Educated to graduate level or equivalent * Above average computer literacy with knowledge of basic HTML programming and Adobe Photoshop* Excellent word processing skills and presentation software* Excellent typing speed* 2 years experience in the corporate communications function of a multi-national, medium to large sized creative / media organisation and / or agency experience * Excellent spoken and written communication skills* Proactive and detail-oriented* Media-savvy communicator* Experienced project manager with proven results* Extremely organised and flexible* Deadline orientated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously* Demonstrate initiative and independent thought with integrity and honesty, trustworthy, enthusiastic, discreet, energetic and positive.* Excellent team player and must be able to forge solid, trusting and effective business relationships with key-players in the organisation quickly* Ability to concentrate and write long copy in a busy deadline orientated environment. Portfolio of your published work will be requested at the interview

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