External Communications Manager

Client of Carter Knight

Employer Active

Posted 10 hrs ago

Experience

5 - 7 Years

Job Location

United Arab Emirates - United Arab Emirates

Education

Bachelor of Arts(Communication)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The External Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and executing external communication strategies, managing media relationships, and supporting leadership visibility. The role will also play a key part in reputation management, corporate announcements, and strategic campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations

  • Develop and maintain relationships with local and international media
  • Manage press inquiries, interviews, and media briefings
  • Draft and distribute press releases, statements, and media materials

Corporate Messaging & Content

  • Develop clear and consistent messaging aligned with organisational strategy
  • Oversee external content including speeches, reports, and website messaging
  • Ensure consistency of brand voice across all channels

Reputation & Crisis Management

  • Monitor media coverage and public sentiment
  • Lead responses to reputational issues and crisis situations
  • Prepare holding statements, Q&As, and executive briefings

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Support communication with government entities, partners, and external stakeholders
  • Align messaging across subsidiaries and business units
  • Support leadership visibility and thought leadership initiatives

Campaigns & Announcements

  • Plan and execute external campaigns, announcements, and key milestones
  • Support product launches, partnerships, and strategic initiatives

Digital & Social Oversight

  • Oversee external digital channels including LinkedIn and corporate website
  • Ensure content supports brand positioning and engagement objectives

Desired Candidate Profile

-Proven experience in external communications, media relations, or corporate communications

-Strong background in managing reputation, messaging, and external stakeholder engagement

-Experience handling crisis communications and high-profile announcements

-Excellent writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills

-Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

-Previous experience in energy, industrial, manufacturing, or adjacent sectors is required

Company Industry

  • Advertising
  • PR
  • Event Management

Department / Functional Area

  • Advertising
  • Media Planning
  • PR

Keywords

  • External Communications Manager

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Client of Carter Knight

https://carter-knight.com/job/external-communications-manager/

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