A fast-moving technology company operating in the Software / IT Services sector, focused on delivering scalable digital solutions and enterprise-grade products across the Middle East. The role supports commercial growth, brand reputation, and stakeholder engagement across the UAE & MENA markets while operating fully remote.
Primary title: Public Relations (PR) & Communications Manager
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute a regional PR & communications strategy that elevates brand awareness and supports business objectives across the UAE and wider MENA region.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with regional and international journalists, editors, and industry influencers to secure media coverage, interviews, and feature stories.
- Produce and approve high-quality external communications—press releases, executive statements, thought leadership articles, and media kits—ensuring consistent brand messaging.
- Lead crisis communications and rapid-response messaging: develop holding statements, Q&A, and spokesperson preparation to protect reputation.
- Oversee digital PR and content amplification: plan social campaigns, influencer engagement, and multimedia content to boost reach and lead generation.
- Measure and report PR performance using KPIs and analytics, optimize campaigns, and manage PR agency partners and budgets for maximum ROI.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Media relations
- Crisis communications
- Press release writing
- Internal communications
- Social media management
- Content strategy
Preferred
- Cision
- Google Analytics
- Adobe Creative Suite
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven track record in PR/communications roles with demonstrated media coverage in the UAE/MENA region.
- Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Fully remote role with flexible hours and UAE market focus.
- Opportunity to shape brand strategy and lead regional PR initiatives across growth markets.
- Collaborative, performance-driven environment with scope for professional development and agency partnership management.
Skills: media relations,crisis communications,press release writing,internal communications,social media management,content strategy,cision,google analytics,adobe creative suite
