Job Description

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in more than 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve the lives of 5 billion consumers worldwide. 

We believe phenomenal ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our hardworking employees and we encourage diverse, multi-functional teams to work together to generate new insights to address challenges we face. The Communications Function is a critical Subject area within the P&G Brand Function that enables the growth of our company and brands – via Impactful Communications, Connections, and Crisis Management.

The Opportunity

The Senior Communications Manager for Middle East is responsible for external and internal communications supporting the region’s Vice President/Senior Vice President. The individual in this role will work closely with P&G senior leaders across the region, building corporate reputation externally and communicating business strategies/results internally.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong executive communications skills – speechwriting, media relations, media training, organization communications. Able to quickly understand and leverage an executive’s communication style and voice and translate their vision into clear messaging that inspires the target audience. Has experience leading company reputation, brand initiatives and/or influencer programs. Proactively anticipates what’s needed, plans ahead, stays in front of communications needs. Operates with agility and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to develop deep understanding of both corporate and brand messaging and demonstrated experience constructing strategic message tracks and compelling narratives. Crisis and issues management experience – scenario planning, escalation plans, media relations.

Has experience working with external partners and agencies to deliver shared business objectives – media events, external partnerships and development programs, joint publicity coverage.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Communications: Lead development and execution of communications for P&G senior leaders. This includes internal and external communications via platforms such as townhalls, leadership connects, media interviews, social media and others.

Corporate Reputation: Strengthen positive reputation and drive P&G’s thought leadership externally through publicity, leadership forums and content development. This is passionate about the following key pillars: Innovation, Sustainability, Community Impact, Equality & Inclusion.

Media Relations & Industry Reputation: Primary point of contact for industry media (ex. business, marketing, HR) and government media, integrating global messages with regional narrative. Develop coordinated strategy and communications plan to strengthen P&G’s thought leadership, including the following functional areas: marketing, brand management, product supply, research and development. Reputational issues and crisis prevention and management for P&G and its brands.

Organization Communications:  Engaging employees and encouraging confidence in business strategies and leadershipcollaborating withth HR organizational changeent and employee engagement (ex. organization redesign initiatives, issues and crisis management)

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field

• 6+ years of proven experience in Communications/Public Relations, including speechwriting, media relations and media training, internal communications and team member relations.

• Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, integrative thinking and collaboration skills. Can effectively balance immediate deadlines while also developing plans for future programs

• Shown ability to develop and implement effective communications strategies and plans with excellence and deliver strong results vs. goals

• Experience working with the media, government collaborators, influencers and ambassadors

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

About us: 

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. 

Visit http://www.pg.com to know more. 

Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on Inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivalled ideas. 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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