Job Overview
Our client is an Abu Dhabi-based holding company with a diversified portfolio spanning strategic industries. The organisation is building a marketing shared-services capability in the Philippines to support its group and portfolio companies. Support the planning and delivery of group and portfolio-company internal and external communications and public relations. Produce accurate, on-brand materials for employees, leaders, media and external stakeholders; coordinate approvals and agency activity; and help Abu Dhabi HQ deliver communications consistently across markets.
Job Details
Work set up: Onsite – Eastwood, Quezon City
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM UAE time (GST, UTC+4)
Holiday: UAE holidays
Responsibilities
Communications & Editorial
• Draft and edit internal and external communications, including press releases, media notes, announcements, employee and leadership messages, key messages, Q&As, executive profiles and stakeholder communications using approved briefs and source information.
• Maintain editorial calendars, content plans, approval trackers and version-controlled libraries; check copy for accuracy, tone, spelling and consistency before review.
PR & Media Support
• Research media outlets, journalists, relevant sector developments and speaking opportunities; keep media and stakeholder contact lists current.
• Coordinate agency inputs, media enquiries, interview logistics, press materials and approvals; support internal communications distribution and feedback; and escalate sensitive or time-critical requests to the Abu Dhabi HQ manager.
• Monitor coverage and prepare concise summaries of media activity, sentiment, key messages and emerging issues.
Campaigns & Activations
• Coordinate communications deliverables for campaigns, events, sponsorships, exhibitions and conferences with Marcoms, Social Media and Creative teams.
• Track briefs, deadlines, supplier inputs and approvals, and flag risks or missing information early.
Governance & Reporting
• Follow the group brand, confidentiality and approval requirements; maintain clear records of approved and published materials.
• Prepare regular status updates and activity reports for the Abu Dhabi HQ team.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English required; Arabic is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in marketing communications, PR, corporate communications or an agency environment. Experience supporting multiple brands, markets or senior stakeholders is an advantage.
Technical Skills
• Internal and external communications writing
• Press release and business writing
• Copy editing and proofreading
• Media research and monitoring
• Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Excel trackers and reporting
• Project management tools
• Content approval and version control
• AI-assisted research and drafting with human review
Core Competencies
• Ownership and accountability for quality, accuracy and follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication and confidence working across cultures and time zones.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail.
• Collaborative stakeholder service and constructive response to feedback.
• Curiosity, learning agility and responsible adoption of data, digital tools and AI.
• A dependable communicator who writes clearly, handles information carefully and enjoys turning briefs into accurate, well-coordinated communications.