Corporate Communications & PR Manager

Job Title: Corporate Communications & PR Manager

Location: Hybrid, Dubai, UAE

Reporting Line: Reports to Head of PR & Communications

About the Client

Our client is a venture builder that partners with ambitious founders at an early stage to help them achieve product‑market fit and scale globally. The organization combines capital, strategic guidance, and operational expertise to support ventures across transformative technologies and innovative business models. The environment is fast‑moving, founder‑driven, and globally oriented, with a strong emphasis on conviction, execution, and narrative clarity.

About

the Role

We are hiring a Corporate Communications & PR Manager to lead and shape the external narrative of a global venture group and its portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, reputation management, and execution.

You will serve as the anchor for all corporate communications, responsible for developing and executing a global PR and reputation strategy, managing high‑impact media relationships, and safeguarding the organization’s credibility across markets. From major announcements and leadership visibility to crisis response and venture storytelling, you will own how the group is perceived externally.

You will work closely with senior communications leadership, executive stakeholders, and venture leaders to ensure a single, consistent, and authentic voice across all channels and regions.

This role is ideal for someone who operates with founder‑level ownership, is calm under pressure, and thrives in environments where strategy and execution move in parallel.

Key Responsibilities
1) Corporate Communications Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global corporate communications strategy that enhances reputation and long‑term positioning.
• Act as the central owner of external communications for the group and its ventures.

2) PR and Media Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets across key markets, including the UAE, the US, the UK, KSA, and beyond.
• Manage press outreach, media inquiries, announcements, and ongoing coverage.

3) Proactive and Reactive Communications

• Balance proactive storytelling with fast, well‑judged reactive responses.
• Monitor media sentiment and narratives, manage the media inbox, and respond effectively when issues arise.

4) Reputation and Crisis Management

• Act as a reputation guardian for the group.
• Build crisis communications frameworks, protocols, and messaging playbooks.
• Lead crisis response and sensitive communications with discretion and confidence.

5) Narrative Consistency

• Ensure all public communications align with the group’s tone, values, and strategic priorities.
• Maintain consistency across announcements, thought leadership, venture storytelling, and leadership communications.

6) Announcements and Launches

• Plan and execute high‑visibility corporate announcements, venture launches, and PR moments.
• Position the group as an innovation leader across relevant industries.

7) Executive Visibility and Thought Leadership

• Partner with leadership to craft thought leadership, op‑eds, interviews, and speaking opportunities.
• Prepare executives for high‑stakes media interactions and public appearances.

8) Venture Communications Support

• Serve as a communications advisor to portfolio founders.
• Ensure venture‑level messaging aligns with the broader group narrative.

9) Spokesperson Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for external media when appropriate.
• Support and coach executives and venture leaders in spokesperson roles.

10) Agency and Partner Management

• Lead and coordinate PR agencies and external partners across markets.
• Ensure alignment with goals, budget efficiency, and measurable outcomes.

11) Regional and Cultural Adaptation

• Tailor communications strategies to different regional and cultural contexts.
• Ensure local relevance without compromising global consistency.

12) Measurement and Insights

• Define KPIs for earned media, share of voice, and sentiment.
• Use analytics and insights to continuously improve communication effectiveness.

13) Tech‑Enabled Communications

• Leverage modern communications tools,…