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Public Relations Manager
First.tech Group
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
2 days ago
Public RelationsCorporate CommunicationsMedia RelationsCrisis CommunicationsThought LeadershipStakeholder Management
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About the Role
First Tech is looking for a Public Relations Manager in Abu Dhabi to develop and execute strategic PR and corporate communications initiatives. The role requires 6-8+ years of experience, a strong media network in UAE/GCC, and expertise in financial services or technology sectors.
Key Skills for This Role
Public RelationsCorporate CommunicationsMedia RelationsCrisis CommunicationsThought LeadershipStakeholder Management
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement integrated public relations and communications strategies aligned with business objectives and brand positioning
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and international media, journalists, editors, and industry influencers
- Identify and secure high value media opportunities, interviews, speaking engagements, and thought leadership placements for executives
- Draft and manage press releases, media statements, speeches, opinion pieces, executive messaging, Q&A documents, and other corporate communications materials
- Lead media outreach for company announcements, product launches, partnerships, funding milestones, events, and strategic initiatives
- Monitor media coverage, industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging issues, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
- Manage corporate reputation and support crisis communications planning and execution when required
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Brand, Product, People, and executive leadership to ensure consistent messaging across all external communications
- Support executive profiling by developing thought leadership content and identifying opportunities to increase leadership visibility
- Coordinate agency relationships where applicable, ensuring high quality execution and measurable outcomes
- Plan and manage PR campaigns, media events, press briefings, and corporate announcements
- Track and report on PR performance using media coverage, sentiment analysis, share of voice, and other relevant KPIs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
- 6–8+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or external communications
- Experience managing communications for multiple brands, business units, or entities within a group structure
- Strong experience working within financial services, fintech, technology, insurtech, proptech, government, or other highly regulated industries is highly desirable
- Established network of media contacts across the UAE and wider GCC
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience handling media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management
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Company Overview
- First Tech is a technology company focused on building, scaling, and delivering innovative digital platforms across financial services and other industries.
- We combine technology, product expertise, and a deep understanding of customer needs to create solutions that simplify complex processes and deliver seamless digital experiences.
Job Purpose
- To develop and execute strategic public relations and corporate communications initiatives that strengthen the reputation of First.tech and its portfolio companies.
- The role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with media, industry stakeholders, and key external partners while delivering impactful communications that enhance brand visibility, support business objectives, and position the group and its leadership as thought leaders ac
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement integrated public relations and communications strategies aligned with the group's business objectives and brand positioning.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and international media, journalists, editors, and industry influencers.
- Identify and secure high value media opportunities, interviews, speaking engagements, and thought leadership placements for executives.
- Draft and manage press releases, media statements, speeches, opinion pieces, executive messaging, Q&A documents, and other corporate communications materials.
- Lead media outreach for company announcements, product launches, partnerships, funding milestones, events, and strategic initiatives.
- Monitor media coverage, industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging issues, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
- Manage corporate reputation and support crisis communications planning and execution when required.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Brand, Product, People, and executive leadership to ensure consistent messaging across all external communications.
- Support executive profiling by developing thought leadership content and identifying opportunities to increase leadership visibility.
- Coordinate agency relationships where applicable, ensuring high quality execution and measurable outcomes.
- Plan and manage PR campaigns, media events, press briefings, and corporate announcements.
- Track and report on PR performance using media coverage, sentiment analysis, share of voice, and other relevant KPIs.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- 6–8+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or external communications.
- Experience managing communications for multiple brands, business units, or entities within a group structure.
- Strong experience working within financial services, fintech, technology, insurtech, proptech, government, or other highly regulated industries is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic PR campaigns that deliver measurable business impact.
- Established network of media contacts across the UAE and wider GCC.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling content for a variety of audiences.
- Experience managing executive communications and building thought leadership platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership teams.
- Experience handling media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management.
- Highly organised with excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Analytical mindset with experience measuring PR effectiveness and campaign performance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance based incentives
- Health and wellness support
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Exposure to high impact projects and cross functional teams
- A collaborative culture that encourages innovation and ownership
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