Section Head - Comms and Media Relations
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About the Role
The Dubai Government Media Office seeks a Section Head for Comms and Media Relations to lead B2B and media relationship strategies, crisis communications, and team development.
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Responsibilities
- Manage implementation of strategic vision for Comms and Media Relations
- Develop and maintain relationships with B2B entities and media
- Produce monthly KPI reports and manage data collection
- Develop talent within the team through training
- Oversee development of communications plans for B2B accounts and international markets
- Review and sign off on media statements
- Drive strategic planning for communications campaigns
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with at least 4 5 years in a similar role
- Minimum 5 years leading and managing teams
- Minimum 3 years managing a budget
- Master’s degree in Journalism, Communication, or Marketing
- UAE Nationality required
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Job Purpose
- The Section Head Comms and Media Relations is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with B2B and media entities to support GDMO strategic vision and promote Dubai Key Messages.
- Responsible for crisis communications procedures and team development.
General Responsibilities
- Manage implementation of strategic vision for Comms and Media Relations.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with Directors across GDMO.
- Drive collaboration with Media Analytics Center.
- Manage Comms and Media Relations team in day to day and project work.
- Produce monthly KPI reports.
- Develop talent within the team through training.
B2B Relations
- Develop strategy for growing and maintaining relationships with B2B entities.
- Ensure B2B contacts are captured and updated in database.
- Maintain relationships with government, semi government, and private entities.
- Produce Annual Business Activities Calendar for B2B accounts.
- Produce Annual Communications Plans for B2B Accounts.
- Identify communication opportunities for sharing key messages.
- Drive strategic planning for communications plans and campaigns.
- Oversee development of B2B account communications and campaigns.
- Oversee KPI data collection for monthly reporting.
- Attend pitch meetings with media platforms for paid campaigns.
Media Relations
- Develop strategy for growing and maintaining relationships with media entities.
- Drive strategic planning for engagement activities.
- Ensure development and maintenance of relationships with media entities.
- Ensure media contacts are captured and updated.
- Review and sign off on media statements for international entities.
- Develop media collaboration opportunities.
- Ensure Media Relations Team develop Communications Plans for international markets.
- Oversee KPI data collection by Media Relations team.
GDMO Communications
- Oversee development of DPC annual Communications Plan.
- Oversee development of Brand Dubai annual Communications Plan.
- Ensure development of GDMO content plan.
- Drive strategic planning for communications plans and campaigns.
- Identify KPIs for content quality and quantity.
- Track and report content KPIs.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Journalism, Communication, or Marketing.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with at least 4 5 years in a similar role.
- Minimum 5 years leading and managing teams.
- Minimum 3 years managing a budget.
- UAE Nationality required.
Salary
- Monthly Salary: 30001 40000 (currency not specified).
Schedule
- Full time.
Advertiser
- Dubai Government Media Office.
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