As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team in Dubai, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders in the United Arab Emirates; devise specific communications materials and campaigns based on understanding of journalists’ interests; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns; and counter misinformation that might interfere with our business and ability to serve our users. We’re looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all communications activities for Google in the UAE
- Represent Google as a company spokesperson for a wide variety of media and blogger inquiries
- Collaborate with Google engineering, product, sales, and marketing teams to create compelling communications strategies that illustrate the functionality and key benefits of our consumer and advertising products
- Develop close, productive relationships with journalists, bloggers, product reviewers and our key partners in the UAE
- Develop written materials, including story pitches, messaging guidelines, press releases, Q&As, presentations and speeches
- Train and provide advice to company officials for press conferences, media interviews and trade presentations
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or equivalent with a strong academic record.
- Professional experience in fast-paced business, media or non-profit environment, ideally in the UAE
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
- Ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized fashion.
- Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments, as well as ability to escalate appropriately.
- Ability to work with colleagues in different countries and appreciate cultural differences
- Fluency in Arabic and English
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