Manager Communications
Role Overview
Philip Morris Trading KSA is seeking a Manager Communications in the Corporate Affairs function, reporting to the Senior Manager Corporate Affairs.
The role develops and executes communication initiatives to strengthen reputation, support business priorities, and provide consistent messaging to internal and external audiences.
The description states this is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a Sunday-to-Thursday schedule.
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Role overview
Philip Morris Trading KSA is seeking a Manager Communications in the Corporate Affairs function, reporting to the Senior Manager Corporate Affairs.
The role develops and executes communication initiatives to strengthen reputation, support business priorities, and provide consistent messaging to internal and external audiences.
The description states this is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a Sunday-to-Thursday schedule.
Strategic and external communications
- Develop communication plans aligned with business objectives and corporate priorities; translate complex topics into clear, audience-focused messages.
- Maintain consistent messaging across internal and external channels and execute media and public relations initiatives.
- Build relationships with journalists, media representatives, industry stakeholders, and external partners; respond to media inquiries.
- Coordinate media releases, statements, and briefing documents, and prepare leaders and spokespersons for media engagements.
- Monitor emerging issues and help develop strategies that protect and enhance company reputation.
Internal communications and events
- Develop internal campaigns and content for the intranet, newsletters, and internal social platforms to connect employees with strategy, culture, and priorities.
- Support change management with communication plans and materials; manage communication calendars and timely delivery of messages.
- Plan and execute virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, including town halls, leadership sessions, employee activations, and external engagements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and provide communications guidance to internal stakeholders and project teams.
Continuous improvement
- Identify improvements to communication processes, channels, and stakeholder engagement.
- Analyze communication effectiveness and recommend enhancements to reach, understanding, and impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, Corporate Affairs, or a related field, or equivalent.
- 7–10 years of experience in corporate, internal or external communications, PR, or stakeholder engagement, including work with media.
- Strong storytelling and copywriting skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.
- Able to build trusted relationships and lead cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Well organized, able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment, and able to exercise sound judgment in sensitive or complex situations.
Schedule
- The stated working schedule is Sunday to Thursday.
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