Job description
As Communications, Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Specialist, this role will help support the department across the three functions, reporting into the local Head of Department, working closely with other team members and functions, as well as liaising with the regional team.
- Provide day-to-day support across Communications, Public Affairs, and Corporate Responsibility initiatives.
- Draft and edit press releases, media alerts, briefing documents, and other key communications.
- Support media outreach, including pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and managing follow-ups.
- Build relationships with key media contacts in the UAE.
- Monitor daily media coverage and work on monthly media reporting.
- Ensure continuous alignment with the marketing department on any Communications, Public Affairs, or Corporate Responsibility initiatives.
- Monitor the news daily for any important announcements in UAE or relevant to the industry and share daily updates with the team
- Support the team in research, drafting content and preparing presentations
- Support the Public Affairs team in coordinating with government entities, regulators, and strategic partners for ongoing initiatives and events.
- Assist in preparing briefing materials, talking points, and reports for meetings with external stakeholders and public sector partners.
- Track and report on relevant policy updates, regulatory developments, and government initiatives that may impact the business or industry.
- Provide on-ground support for Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility events, including coordination with partners, vendors, and government entities.
- Assist with planning, reporting, and execution of charity campaigns and Corporate Responsibility initiatives.
- Ensure Corporate Responsibility trackers and reporting dashboards are up to date and shared with relevant stakeholders
- Ensure trackers are up to date, files organized and meeting minutes documented across all three functions.
- Coordinate between external suppliers and finance department to ensure timely payment
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in either Communications and/or Public Relations, ideally with exposure to Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility
- Agency experience and/or dynamic in-house exposure.
- Qualifications and or Experience in Journalism, Public Affairs, Communications and Events
- Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills, Arabic is a big plus.
- A go-getter attitude with a strong sense of ownership that sees a task through to the end
- Ability to work well with others and foster positive work relationships
- Highly organized and ability to multitask
- Passionate to learn and make a difference
Since launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability to its customers. talabat’s local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region.
We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities daily.
Here at talabat, we are building a high-performance culture through engaged workforce and growing talent density. We're all about keeping it real and making a difference. Our 6,000+ strong talabaty are on an awesome mission to spread positive vibes. We are proud to be a multi-great place to work award winner.
As part of the talabat team:
You have the opportunity to be based in our specially designed collaborative work space in City Walk.
You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
Monthly talabat credit to spend in the app, however you want
Parental leave
Working with the team, building the fastest-growing, largest and most valuable network of online food ordering services.
Our colleagues at talabat come from every corner of the globe, working in diverse, cross-cultural teams.
Enjoy fresh fruits, cereals, beverages, tea, and discounts at our Everyday Roastery cafe next door
Take a break in our wellbeing room, music room or take in the views of the Dubai Downtown Skyline on our roof terrace!
Sponsored healthcare and gym membership
Find out more about talabat
As the region’s leading local tech organization, we’re proud to say that we have been delivering for millions of people right across MENA for the past 18 years.
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Location
Dubai, UAE
Job Category
Corporate Communications
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Dubai
Remote working
On-Site
Brand
talabat
Description
Job Summary:We are looking for a strategically-minded, data-driven professional to join our Communications, Public Affairs & Sustainability team. This role is ideal for someone with a consultancy or s
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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