Manager- strategic communication

About Threshold

At Threshold, our diverse team is united by a common goal: to redefine the landscape of strategic communications through a collaborative, innovative, and client-centered approach. Our team came together with a shared purpose and a commitment to deliver excellence built on trust, synergy and ethos. Our strategies, implemented by a team renowned for delivering outcomes, act as catalysts that enable clients to drive change and create meaningful impact.

The role:

The Strategy Manager advises government, semi-government, and private sector clients on positioning, reputation, and stakeholder engagement. This role combines strategic counsel with hands-on delivery across communications, media relations, and research, translating client objectives into actionable strategies that strengthen institutional standing and build strong national and international networks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Advisory: Design and implement communication strategies that strengthen client institutional positioning and reputation, aligning recommendations with each client’s strategic objectives. Media Engagement: Develop media strategies and manage relationships with domestic and international outlets; advise clients on proactive and reactive media approaches, including message development and spokesperson preparation. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain networks with key government, semi-government, and private sector stakeholders, ensuring engagement is aligned with client strategic objectives and long‑term relationship value. Market Research & Analysis: Conduct in‑depth research to identify opportunities, trends, and risks across the client’s operating environment, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders. Crisis Communications: Advise on and manage crisis communication strategies, ensuring timely, consistent, and effective messaging that protects client reputation and maintains public trust during sensitive or fast‑moving situations. Content Development: Draft high‑quality communication materials — speeches, talking points, press releases, and briefing notes — that align with each client’s broader strategic narrative. Team & Account Leadership: Manage and mentor appointed colleagues, reviewing deliverables for quality and strategic alignment before client submission. Client Management: Serve as a trusted day‑to‑day advisor to client leadership, managing account relationships and identifying opportunities to expand scope of work. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage. Solid experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or government relations, ideally within a consultancy, agency, or in‑house government/corporate communications function. Demonstrated experience advising senior government or executive stakeholders on positioning, reputation, or crisis matters. Proven track record managing media relationships and executing communication strategies with measurable outcomes. Experience managing or mentoring junior team members and coordinating multi‑workstream client accounts. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate research and insight into practical, client‑ready recommendations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic fluency is essential given the government client base. Sound judgment and composure under pressure, particularly in crisis or reputationally sensitive situations. Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills across government, media, and private sector audiences. High‑attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines concurrently. Cultural and political sensitivity when operating in government and diplomatic environments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with media monitoring and research tools is a plus. WHAT THRESHOLD OFFERS The opportunity to advise high‑profile government and institutional clients on matters of national significance. A collaborative, fast‑paced consultancy environment with direct exposure to senior leadership and client principals. Professional development and growth pathways toward senior/director‑level consultancy roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr