PR & Communications Director - Conglomerate

About the role

A leading diversified conglomerate in Qatar is seeking a Chief PR & Communications Officer to lead corporate communications, media relations, reputation management and executive messaging across the group. The role acts as principal adviser on external communications, stakeholder engagement, crisis management and corporate positioning. It is based in Doha and is advertised by Michael Page.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the group's corporate communications and public relations strategy.
• Lead media relations, including press engagement, interviews and corporate announcements.
• Oversee press releases, official statements, executive communications and public messaging.
• Advise senior leadership on reputation management and stakeholder communications.
• Develop executive visibility programmes, speeches, thought leadership content and spokesperson preparation.
• Lead crisis communication planning, issues management and reputational risk mitigation.
• Establish communications governance, editorial standards and messaging frameworks.
• Monitor media coverage and market perception, and partner with business units on consistent messaging.
• Lead, develop and manage the communications team, agency partners and budgets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in PR, corporate communications, corporate affairs or media relations leadership.
• Proven track record managing corporate reputation, media engagement and executive communications in large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis communications, issues management and high-profile reputational matters.
• Experience in diversified groups, large corporates, government-linked entities or similar environments is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Extensive experience drafting and overseeing press releases, official statements and leadership messaging.
• Strong understanding of media operations, newsroom environments and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to influence senior executives and external stakeholders.

What we offer

• Permanent position with competitive executive compensation of AED60,000 - AED85,000 per month (AED720,000 - AED1,020,000 per year).
• Executive-level role with significant visibility and direct engagement with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of businesses and long-term career growth prospects.