Date Posted:
Country:
United Arab EmiratesLocation:
AREAZ113: Abu Dhabi Regus ADGM Abu Dhabi Global Market Square 24th Floor Al Sila Tower PO Box United Arab EmiratesPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedAbout Us:
We have enjoyed a close and enduring relationship with the United Arab Emirates built on a solid foundation of RTX providing trusted solutions to the Emirates for national security civil defense infrastructure and training across multiple strategic initiatives for almost four decades.
The company marked the 30th anniversary of its partnership and presence in the UAE in 2017 with the creation of Raytheon Emirates a wholly owned subsidiary incorporated and headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The company is focused on three business areas: effectors air and missile defense and advanced technology.
Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic communications professional to join RTX as the Senior Manager of MENA Communications. This role will play a critical part in executing communications plans for RTX and its business units operating in the Middle East. Reporting to the Director of MENA Communications the Senior Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams external agencies and RTX business units to drive impactful communications campaigns and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute regional communications campaigns in alignment with overarching strategies ensuring consistency and effectiveness across channels (e.g. Coyote localization in the UAE)
Collaborate day-to-day with the PR agency to drive media relations efforts and generate compelling content across various platforms (owned earned and paid)
Collaborate with Business Unit (BU) counterparts in the United States to support their ongoing communications campaigns with specific MENA requirements.
Proactively identify and develop always on stories for internal and external communications highlighting noteworthy achievements and activities within the region (e.g. awards recognitions milestones)
Manage Tier 2 and 3 trade shows and events to promote RTXs presence and engage with key stakeholders. Support at Tier 1 trade shows.
Support the Director of MENA communications in the development of local communications campaigns and strategies providing valuable insights and expertise.
Oversee social media and web presence ensuring alignment with broader communication objectives and driving engagement with target audiences.
Curate and distribute a quarterly MENA newsletter to internal stakeholders showcasing regional activities and achievements.
Coordinate graphic design projects through agency partnerships and collaboration with the branding team in the US.
Provide support to the Director of MENA Communications in various initiatives and projects as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Marketing or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in communications roles with a focus on the MENA region.
Fluent in English and Arabic both written and spoken.
Demonstrated success in executing communications campaigns and initiatives across multiple channels.
Strong understanding of media relations and content generation with experience working with PR agencies.
Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders across geographies.
Proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and drive projects forward.
Creative thinker with the ability to anticipate trends identify opportunities & mitigate risks.
Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of the defense industry or related sectors.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity color religion gender sexual orientation or identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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