Senior Consultant

About the Role

Istabraq is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its team in Dhahran, Eastern region. This full-time role involves serving as a senior strategic adviser embedded within a client’s corporate media and communications team. The Senior Consultant will guide communications strategy and provide independent counsel to key stakeholders, including the Chair, Board members, the CEO, and senior management. The position also leads executive and international media initiatives.

Role Focus

This is a senior advisory and leadership appointment, distinct from a writing or administrative function. The consultant will be responsible for leading priorities, shaping recommendations, and overseeing specialist delivery through collaboration with Istabraq colleagues. The appointment is subject to client review and approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise C-suite and Board members on executive positioning, media interviews, speaking opportunities, and sensitive matters.
• Lead strategic narratives and messaging for executive media engagement and major international events.
• Oversee executive speeches, presentations, briefing materials, and spokesperson coaching.
• Lead and refine the annual Media and Executive Communications Strategy, with monthly and quarterly adjustments.
• Lead international media relations across global business, financial, technology, and energy media sectors.
• Provide decision-ready advice on emerging issues, reputational risks, and media intelligence.
• Provide senior crisis communications counsel during incidents, working with Istabraq’s 24/7 crisis team.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary Istabraq resources to deliver against agreed timelines and KPIs.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in strategic communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to provide independent counsel to senior leadership.
• Experience in leading executive and international media initiatives.

Work Pattern

The role requires an eight-hour regular shift on site. Availability after hours, at weekends, and on public holidays is required when necessary, particularly during incidents. Salary for this position will be disclosed during the recruitment process.