Regional Communications Manager

Job Description

• In the Regional Communications Manager role, you will engage in dynamic collaboration with a diverse team of marketing professionals and regional sales experts, driving impactful media relations strategies across the Middle East, and Africa.
• You will enjoy a fast-paced environment where your creativity and problem-solving skills are valued.
• Your work will directly influence Nokia’s corporate reputation, providing a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
• This position offers opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and exposure to international markets.
• You will benefit from a flexible work culture, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to Nokia's innovative mission in telecommunications.
• How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
• Plan media activities based on our corporate narrative and company goals and alignment with regional themes and objectives.
• Handle incoming media inquiries, fostering strong relationships with local journalists and media outlets, ensuring accurate and positive coverage.
• Develop and execute proactive media campaigns to strengthen Nokia‘s corporate reputation as well as reputation for regional thought leadership.
• Draft, edit, and refine a wide range of written communications, including press releases, media statements, talking points, Q&A documents, executive briefings, and reactive responses.
• Translate complex technical, business, and strategic topics into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate written narratives for local media.
• Proactively protect the company's reputation by strategically engaging media, foreseeing challenges, and resolving communication issues, misunderstandings, and unclear messaging.
• Work with local spokespeople and develop briefing documents to enable impactful local media engagement, including building the thought leadership profile of the market leader.
• Support and coordinate both Nokia events and external public events for media relations and communication campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage, evaluate campaign success, and prepare internal reports for the global marketing and communications team

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Extensive and proven experience in public relations or professional communications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Proven experience collaborating effectively within diverse international and cross-cultural teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal English and Arabic communication, writing and editing skills, with demonstrated experience producing high-quality media and executive communications under tight deadlines.
• A highly effective problem-solver, demonstrating a strong customer focus, forward-thinking innovation, and a proactive, hands-on attitude.
• Proven relationships with relevant local media stakeholders.
• Nice to Have:
• Working knowledge of French and additional languages beneficial
• Experience with reactive communications / issues management

About Us

About The Team

• Some of our benefits:
• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond