James Douglas Middle East

GM PR & Corporate Communications

James Douglas Middle East  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Our client is a leading Real Estate Developer, headquarters in Dubai. They are looking forward to hiring a strategic communications leader to strengthen corporate reputation, elevate executive visibility and build a consistent, compelling narrative across external and internal audiences. The role will lead PR, corporate communications, storytelling, media engagement and reputation management in the UAE, while partnering closely with senior leadership and a small communications team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver an integrated PR and corporate communications strategy aligned with business and brand objectives.
  • Build and maintain influential relationships with UAE media, editors, journalists, industry publications and relevant lifestyle/luxury platforms.
  • Lead proactive media engagement, press office activity, executive profiling, thought leadership, interviews and feature opportunities.
  • Create high-quality corporate narratives and content, including press releases, leadership articles, speeches, talking points, presentations, award submissions and corporate collateral.
  • Advise leadership on communication priorities, media responses, reputation matters and crisis communications.
  • Lead internal communications and support corporate events, launches, awards, CSR initiatives and industry forums.
  • Manage PR agencies, content partners and external suppliers, ensuring strong quality, responsiveness and budget discipline.
  • Lead and develop a team of 4-5 communications professionals.

Key Qualifications

  • 10-13 years of progressive experience in PR, corporate communications, corporate affairs or strategic communications.
  • Experience in luxury or premium segments is strongly preferred. Relevant backgrounds may include luxury real estate, hospitality, retail, automotive, aviation, financial services or other premium consumer-facing sectors.
  • Strong UAE media relationships and excellent storytelling, editorial and executive-communications capability.
  • Demonstrated ability to build corporate reputation, secure earned media and handle sensitive communication matters with sound judgement.
  • Experience leading small teams and managing external PR/content agencies
James Douglas Middle East

About James Douglas Middle East

James Douglas Middle East is a Dubai-based professional search and leadership advisory firm, delivering with a focus on being a specialist and leveraging the scale of a global existing platform.

James Douglas Middle East is part of its holding company, a publicly listed firm and part of the EMA Global network spanning 40+ countries enabling us to deliver board-level and senior talent solutions across high-impact, high-growth industries.

We work with fast-scaling, regulated, and transforming organizations offering clarity in leadership hiring, discretion in execution, and speed in delivery.

What Sets Us Apart

▪ Strategic HQ in Dubai – Connected globally through the EMA Partners Global network

▪ Sector Specialists – Banking, Fintech, Healthcare, Digital, Consumer, Industrial, Retail & more

▪ Human + AI Advantage – Combining psychometrics, AI tools, and structured search methodology

▪ National Talent Expertise – Deep Nationalization engagement and bilingual recruiter capability

▪ Trusted Partner – Board, Leadership investor, and founder-backed mandates

Email us now: enquiries@jamesdouglas.ae

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
2022
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