Description

The Corporate Communication Manager is responsible for working alongside the CEO of flyadeal providing strategic Communications support day-in, day-out, working across all of flyadeal’s functional areas, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with a highly motivated team who want to disrupt the airline industry in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, implement and manage comprehensive communication strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Maintain network of Communication Agencies and advisors in markets where required to support strategy.
• Maintain a 12-month pipeline of activities, releases, partner events and interviews to ensure flyadeal’s market visibility.
• Formulate media releases and oversee subsequent revisions as needed.
• Conduct media briefings and serve as the company spokesperson during interactions with the media.
• Manage relationships with media outlets and journalists.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for successful event execution.
• Oversee sponsorship program/Attend sponsorship events.
• Develop and implement crises communication plans to mitigate reputation risks.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to understand the message aims properly.
• Ensure messaging coherence and resonance with the designated target audience.
• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment.
• Manage and lead a team, priorities and workloads to ensure the Communications function operates at maximum efficiency within deadlines.
• Develop and ensure achievement of Communications cost budgets including close co-ordination of activity with other key departments where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, aviation management, or a related field, advanced degrees preferred.
• Exceptional AR and EN writing and ready skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience of commercial/marketing experience with a successful track record in a PR/Communications management role.
• Experienced representing the organization to internal and external constituents, including but not limited to media, partners and vendors, employee associations and community groups.
• Knowledge of the travel (airlines, hotels), service (mobile, banks) or dynamic fast-moving consumer goods environments a major advantage.
• Knowledge of airline operations, regulations, and industry trends.
• Comprehensive external communications strategies.
• Presentation skills.
• Commercial and communications acumen.
• Creative and innovative style.
• Negotiation Skills. 
• Well presentable & professional
• Achievement Orientation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex and dynamic business environments.