Job Opening for Media Relations Manager with Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is an award winning, global aviation group and the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates.  Our goal is to be a truly 21st century global airline, challenging and changing the established conventions of airline hospitality.

Etihad Airways is currently seeking an Media Relations Manager to join our Corporate Communication and International Affairs division.

You will support Etihad Airways Group with all media relations covering the GCC, with a focus on the UAE relationships. This is a highly specialized senior role, responsible for managing, maintaining and building media relationships across all channels.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background working within either a communications department of a major organization, a large global advertising agency or a background within Journalism..

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLITIES

• Managing, maintaining and building media relationships across all channels with the GCC market
• Create and delivery content to a global audience to ensure our corporate message is delivered correctly
• Develop, maintain and Develop and implement strategic communication framework and plans for the business/corporate units to facilitate the achievement of Etihad Airway’s vision
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure proper dissemination of the corporate communication services of the organization and to fulfill the business/support department’s objectives
• Project manage the business/corporate units events and media conferences within the timeframe and budget projected
• Create all the necessary content for the business/corporate units department needs (press releases, statements, speeches, presentations, facts and figures sheet and other relevant materials)
• Practice the guidelines and processes in place for all public relations/media activities
• Analyze stakeholder research findings as part of developing a compelling strategy for the corporate communications department
• Engage with the social media team on projects and events for parallel online and print activation plans
• Take the lead in crises management relevant to the business/support department in a timely manner

GENERAL RESPONSBILITIES

• Strategy - Implement the Function/Department strategy to ensure alignment with Etihad’s strategy
• Policies and Procedures - Implement relevant policies, processes and procedures and monitor adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner
• Day-to-Day Operations - Manage the day-to-day operations by providing guidance, encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards
• People Development - Supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with the set policies, processes and procedures
• Safety, Quality & Environment- Comply with all relevant safety, security, quality, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Bachelor Degree or a diploma (3 years)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in relevant field, of which 2 years experience in in a managerial role in a leading communication department
• Advertising agency or Journalism experience would be a huge advantage
• Existing relationships with the GCC media

Etihad Airways began operations in 2003, and in 2014 carried 14.8 million passengers. From its Abu Dhabi base, Etihad Airways flies to or has announced plans to serve 111 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of 117 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and more than 200 aircraft on firm order, including 66 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777-X, 62 Airbus A350s and six Airbus A380s.



Etihad Airways holds equity investments in airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Aer Lingus, Alitalia, Jet Airways, Virgin Australia, and Swiss-based Darwin Airline, trading as Etihad Regional. Etihad Airways, along with airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia, Etihad Regional, Jet Airways and NIKI, also participate in Etihad Airways Partners, a new brand that brings together like-minded airlines to offer customers more choice through improved networks and schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits.  For more information, please visit: www.etihad.com

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