External Communications Manager - ADNOC Group UAE

External Communications Manager - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAEPosition Overview

External Communications Manager roles with ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi focus on executing external communication activities that protect and enhance the company's brand, reputation, and public image. This role brings the ADNOC brand promise to life through media relations, content development, events, and community engagement across multiple external channels.

Country: UAE

City:
Abu Dhabi

Industry: Public Relations and Communications

Function:
Public Relations

Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality:
Any

Job Type: Full-time

• Contribute to the development and execution of the company's external communications strategy to achieve business and brand objectives
• Ensure effective use of consistent external messaging across media, events, and communication channels
• Identify and develop compelling company stories and pitch content to ADNOC HQ for press releases, social media, exhibitions, and events
• Monitor external media coverage, flag potential risks or concerns, and recommend improvement actions
• Organize media events, press conferences, forums, and exhibitions in coordination with ADNOC Group companies
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with media representatives and external stakeholders
• Develop business-focused communication content highlighting company activities, achievements, and milestones
• Support Group Communications in responding to media inquiries in coordination with ADNOC Downstream Communications
• Provide input and support for executive and spokesperson speaking engagements at conferences and exhibitions
• Maintain and update emergency communication response plans and participate in drills and training exercises
• Coordinate required approvals for external speaking engagements with Group Communications
• Review and provide feedback on graphics, multimedia materials, advertisements, and exhibition content
• Ensure accuracy and quality of captions, titles, audio-visual materials, and presentations
• Track external communication performance metrics and prepare ROI and effectiveness reports
• Propose initiatives to continuously improve external communications and strengthen company and group reputation

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in external communications, media relations, or corporate communications within a large organization
• Experience in energy, industrial, or government-related sectors is an advantage

• Strong media relations and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience in content development, event communications, and reputation management
• Ability to manage multiple communication initiatives and deadlines simultaneously

• Play a key role in shaping the public image of a leading energy organization
• Work closely with senior leadership and group communications teams
• Competitive compensation and structured career progression
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact communication initiatives at a national and international level

ADNOC Group is a fully integrated oil and energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, operating across exploration, production, refining, logistics, and downstream activities. With a strong commitment to transparency, innovation, and sustainability, ADNOC continues to strengthen its global reputation while supporting the UAE's long-term economic and energy objectives.