Senior Strategic Communications Expert

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Expert to provide on‑site counsel for a leading organisation in the Middle East. The role focuses on shaping communications strategy for a telecommunications environment and works closely with the client’s internal communications team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day strategic communications advice and coordinate with the client’s communications team.
• Support annual, quarterly and monthly planning across PR, media relations, executive visibility, campaigns and issues management.
• Develop narratives, key messages, positioning angles and treatment plans aligned with business priorities.
• Identify upcoming announcements, risks, media opportunities and content needs in partnership with internal teams.
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations, including briefings, interview planning and follow‑up.
• Advise on issues management and crisis readiness, preparing escalation protocols, holding statements and Q&As.

Required profile

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
• 8‑12 years of PR and communications experience, preferably within telecommunications or technology in Saudi Arabia.
• Minimum 5 years in telecom, ICT, digital platforms, broadcast or technology‑led communications, ideally with agency experience.
• Strong media relations experience with Saudi, regional or international outlets.
• Proven track record in communications planning, message development and crisis communications.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English; Arabic is a plus.

Required skills

• Media relations
• Communications planning
• Crisis and issues management
• Message development