Communications Specialist

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate internal communications including announcements, leadership messages, newsletters, employee stories, and event communications.
• Manage and maintain internal communication channels including email, digital screens, and employee platforms.
• Maintain the communications calendar and coordinate content planning, approvals, timelines, and stakeholder input.
• Support the planning and execution of town halls, leadership visits, and corporate events.
• Manage Arla Foods KSA's LinkedIn content calendar including identifying stories, developing content, and coordinating approvals.
• Develop external corporate content that strengthens Arla's visibility and reputation in Saudi Arabia.
• Identify and develop stories that showcase people, culture, brands, local contribution, and business impact.
• Localize regional and global communication campaigns and initiatives for the Saudi market.
• Draft and coordinate communications in Arabic and English ensuring quality, consistency, and relevance.
• Support communications related to business changes, urgent situations, and crisis communications when required.
• Work closely with HR, Marketing, Commercial and other functions to identify communication opportunities and ensure coordinated messaging.
• Work with external vendors for communication materials, content, and events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling capabilities with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels.
• Experience developing content for internal and/or external communication channels.
• Experience supporting events, campaigns and employee engagement activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills across functions and levels.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to develop effective presentations and basic visual content using tools such as Canva or similar platforms.
• Experience coordinating with agencies and external vendors is an advantage.

What We're Looking For

• Proactive, curious, and hands-on with a strong sense of ownership and genuine interest in communications.
• Comfortable taking a brief and turning it into action, managing priorities independently and following through to delivery.
• Good judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to work with stakeholders across the business.