Chief Communications Officer

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نُشرت يوم January 25, 2025

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The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) is a senior executive responsible for developing and leading the organization’s communications strategy to enhance brand reputation, build stakeholder trust, and align messaging with business objectives. This role oversees internal and external communications, media relations, crisis communication, branding, and public affairs, ensuring cohesive messaging across all channels. Key Responsibilities Strategic Communications Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the organization’s vision, mission, and goals.
  • Provide strategic counsel to the CEO, leadership team, and board on communications, public relations, and reputation management.
  • Lead the integration of messaging across all platforms to ensure consistency and alignment with the organization’s values.
Media Relations & Public Affairs
  • Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to drive positive media coverage.
  • Act as the primary spokesperson for the organization, delivering clear and effective messages during interviews, press events, and public engagements.
  • Oversee public affairs and government relations to effectively manage legislative and regulatory communications.
Branding & Marketing Communications
  • Drive the development and execution of brand positioning strategies to enhance the organization’s market presence and credibility.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to align communications with promotional campaigns, content strategies, and product launches.
  • Ensure brand consistency in all messaging and communications materials.
Crisis & Issues Management
  • Develop and lead crisis communication plans to mitigate risks and protect the organization’s reputation during challenging situations.
  • Serve as a key advisor in responding to reputational risks, providing clear guidance to senior leadership.
Internal Communications
  • Lead employee engagement initiatives through effective internal communications strategies that align staff with the organization’s goals.
  • Collaborate with HR to communicate change management initiatives and foster a unified workplace culture.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Measure the impact and effectiveness of communications strategies through analytics, reporting on KPIs, and adjusting plans as necessary.
  • Prepare and present performance reports and recommendations to the executive team and board of directors.
Qualifications Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, media relations, or public affairs, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven success in managing large-scale communications strategies and leading diverse teams.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong understanding of storytelling and narrative development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in media relations, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to guide decision-making.
  • High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of an organization.
  • Knowledge of digital and social media trends and their impact on communications strategies.

Seniority level

  • Executive

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Public Relations

Industries

  • Government Relations Services and Government Administration
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