Job Description
- To develop and manage high quality, innovative, and best practice internal and external communication strategy and execution plans.
- To drive the development, production, evaluation and delivery of high quality internal and external communication program within approved budget and agreed timelines.
- To manage the external public and media relations initiatives and address any issues that arise.
- To manage the day-to-day PR agency relationships and outputs
- Effectively identify, manage, publicize and communicate the Banks key milestones and initiatives externally and internally to positively contribute to a better reputation, brand positioning and profitability while highlighting the Bank’s endeavors to have a positive impact on society.
- Play a vital role in crises and reputation management to ensure the brand name and corporate image are well protected.
- Act as the focal point and custodian of MIDBANK’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, agenda and budget in liaison with the Bank’s CSR committee and different internal and external stakeholders.
- Engages with business leaders and subject matter experts on specific CSR projects to coordinate strategies, plans and follow through on tactical efforts.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing and/or Communications
- A clear understanding of Media & comms, with a genuine enthusiasm for both fields.
- Minimum 05-07 years of proven experience in corporate communications.
- Strong communication skills, oral and writing – press releases, content texts, business writing for emails, social media and content marketing (should submit some past was written examples)
- Knowledge of local media landscape is a must. Proven track record in managing dialogue and journalistic interaction across the national, business, and industry related media
- Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
- Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills
- Provide exceptional customer service through professionalism, ownership and initiative
- Show commitment to team through collaboration and positive, proactive communication.
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