- Company: Delivery Hero
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Join talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, as a Manager Communications. You will report to the Regional Director of Communications and lead PR strategy, media relations, and crisis communications. Your goal is to shape how talabat is perceived by consumers, partners, and the media while partnering with Marketing to ensure consistent brand coverage.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to strengthen talabat’s regional reputation and thought leadership.
- Drive proactive narrative development around corporate priorities such as innovation, partnerships, sustainability, and regulatory positioning.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier-1 media across the region to ensure consistent coverage and positive brand sentiment.
- Support C-level and regional leaders with tailored messaging, executive visibility opportunities, media training, and thought leadership content.
- Draft and edit high-quality press releases, op-eds, speeches, Q&As, and corporate storytelling across various channels.
- Monitor the media landscape to identify opportunities and risks, providing timely counsel to leadership.
- Manage risk and crisis communications with speed and alignment on sensitive issues.
- Partner closely with Public Affairs, Marketing, Finance, and other functions to ensure unified corporate reputation efforts.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Experience: 6-8 years of proven experience in public relations or communications roles, preferably within the food tech industry or related sectors.
- Media Relations: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a flair for crafting compelling stories and messages.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop PR plans and execute campaigns that align with business goals.
- Crisis Management: Experience in handling crisis situations and maintaining a positive brand image during challenging times.
- Collaboration: Adept at working in cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration across departments.
- Results-Driven: Proven track record of achieving PR objectives and delivering measurable results.
- Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with digital media platforms, social media, and PR analytics tools.
- Creativity: Innovative and creative approach to PR campaigns and storytelling.
- Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
How to apply
Apply directly on Delivery Hero’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
