• Develop long term external communications strategy (Media Relations and Public Relations) and chart out annual implementation plan in line with the global communications vision and strategy.
• Align with corporate business strategy and growth aspirations.
• Lead implementation of the corporate media campaign.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with tier 1 external media organizations.
• Drive positive perceptions of our Brand and Reputation as well as excellent utilization of media channels and relations to enhance and build our worldwide reputation.
• Articulate our Corporate Strategic targets & messaging, growth and achievements.
• Drive/provide integration of media across all regions both within the media and amongst our regional communications ,employees and lead media communications for mega projects, M & A growth projects & divestments, major external business and brand-building events including CEO outreach and alignment with other stakeholders.
• Drive and co-ordinate proactive and Ad-Hoc Media outreach across all regions to increase quality and planning of media output by our local/regional teams.
• Support crisis communications at a global level and across the regions.
• Alignment and use of Communications agencies to deliver best practices.
• • Lead focal point for strategic global company projects requiring specialist media, positioning & messaging related leadership and relevant input into all major company events.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in media-related position, from a leading PR firm or in the communications function of a reputed organization, with a relevant degree (ideally Journalism, Media relations or similar)

• Fluent Native English language skills – both oral and written.

• Strong interpersonal skills.with the ability to influence higher management.

• Ability to manage cultural differences, changing environments.

• Be able to demonstrate leadership in driving projects, motivating team & collaboration.with strong analytical skills.