Saturday, May 28, 2016

Opening for PR & Communications Leader with PwC

Job description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We're a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.

Reporting to the Clients & Markets Partner, the PR & Comms Lead candidate will be responsible for overseeing all firm PR & Communication activities. This includes traditional media, social media, digital and internal communications across our entire Middle East network (12 countries, all lines of service and industries).

The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a complete PR and Communications plan, managing all PR  matters in support of the marketing and campaigns that will raise brand awareness and drive demand for PwC's services. The role will also be the primary steward for reputation and risk identification, management and mitigation as it relates to traditional and social media. In the event of a major client or brand risk situation, the candidate will work closely with the Clients & Markets partner and relevant stakeholders, to contain issue and develop and deliver any public statements to the media.

The role will oversee all traditional and social media training, monitoring and reporting. This will include making presentations and updates on findings to relevant partners and staff, as well as media training of relevant spokespeople.

The candidate will also be required to liaise with international colleagues across the network on issues such as crises and global Thought Leadership.

The role will have xx direct reports and will be responsible for leading their work assignments, quality of delivery and their coaching and development. Experience of managing people and understanding how to effectively engage, motivate, lead and participate in a team is essential. They will also be responsible for managing a financial budget as well as the firm's relationship and workload of our external PR agency.

Externally the candidate will be expected to have established relationships with corporate and business media, and work to continue to develop, secure and maintain relationships on an ongoing basis and participate in industry and firm events.

The preferred candidate for this role should have an undergraduate degree in communications, media relations, journalism or a post-graduate specialization along at least 10 years of public relations experience, preferably in a corporate communications and/or marketing environment. Preference will be given to those with experience in a professional services environment.

The candidate will possess exceptional written and verbal communications skills in Arabic and English. The candidate will have extensive experience in dealing with senior decision makers both internally and externally, and possess the ability to effectively influence/communicate activities that align with PwC's business goals.

The position will suit a highly efficient, multi-tasker, detail-oriented, self-starter who can work well within a team, and excel in a fast-paced, corporate environment, while still effectively managing multiple priorities to deadline. Bilingual is essential.

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