Job description
Strategy
- Review and recommend integrated marketing and corporate communication strategies aligned with RTA’s strategic priorities and senior leadership directives, while providing strategic advisory and subject-matter expertise on initiatives, brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.
- Advice on corporate identity governance frameworks and drive consistent application of branding standards across all sectors, services, campaigns, and communication materials.
- Recommend marketing initiatives and awareness programs that encourage the use of mass transportation and support RTA’s sustainability and mobility objectives.
- Provide input on communication strategies that strengthen public awareness of RTA services, projects, and traffic safety initiatives across diverse community segments.
- Contribute to strategic insights, reports, and recommendations to leadership to support decision-making related to marketing, branding, and communication initiatives.
- Proactively identify and anticipate complex problems affecting management and business direction and provide strategic recommendations.
- Build and strengthen strategic relationships with partners to enhance RTA’s institutional profile and resource efficiency.
- Participate in strategic planning sessions to identify future trends and priorities for RTA’s development.
Operations
- Provide expert oversight on the planning and implementation of marketing campaigns, promotional initiatives, and public awareness programs across RTA sectors.
- Shape authority-wide communication and marketing policies and strategies, ensuring alignment across sectors.
- Review and provide input into communication materials, including publications, media content, and awareness campaigns, ensuring alignment with institutional branding and communication standards.
- Provide governance for RTA’s digital communication channels, including websites and social media platforms, ensuring effective digital presence and audience engagement.
- Support the planning and coordination of exhibitions, public events, and awareness activities organized by the authority to enhance public outreach and stakeholder engagement.
- Advise leadership on reputational risks, crisis communication considerations, and sensitive communication matters.
- Analyze and evaluate current media, marketing, and sponsorship practices, proposing enhancements that align with strategic goals.
- Coordinate the preparation of the Authority’s annual report with relevant departments, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate messaging.
- Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions for employees and new managers to promote best practices and procedural awareness.
Product / Process Improvement
- Lead the review and modernization of marketing and corporate communication frameworks to strengthen communication effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.
- Conduct benchmarking and research on global best practices in marketing, media, and events, providing actionable recommendations for improvement
- Apply analytical and digital marketing insights to assess campaign performance, measure communication impact, and recommend improvements to outreach strategies.
- Advise leadership on innovative communication approaches and digital engagement models that enhance customer awareness, community engagement, and service adoption.
- Bachelor's degree/ Master’s degree in Marketing
- 12+ years in case of Master’s degree (14+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree) in related field
- Expertise in brand identity management and brand positioning
- Experience in community engagement and CSR program management
- Strong customer relationship management (CRM) and customer experience capabilities
- Ability to conduct horizon scanning and identify emerging market trends
- Skilled in planning, executing, and evaluating marketing campaigns
- Knowledge of marketing, commercial, and pricing management strategies
- Experience in media relations and corporate communications
- Strong project management and coordination skills
- Understanding of the organization’s business context and strategic objectives
- Competence in budget preparation and financial planning
- Skilled in content development and management across communication channels
- Proficiency in core data analysis and reporting
- Experience in enterprise archiving, documentation, and compliance processes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration capabilities