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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationRiyadh

About the Role

Nokia is seeking a Regional Communications Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for shaping Nokia's corporate reputation and thought leadership across the Middle East and Africa. The role involves collaboration with marketing professionals and regional sales experts to drive media relations strategies in a dynamic environment that values creativity and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan media activities aligned with Nokia's corporate narrative, company goals, and regional themes.
  • Manage incoming media inquiries and foster relationships with local journalists.
  • Develop and execute proactive media campaigns to enhance corporate reputation and establish regional thought leadership.
  • Draft, edit, and refine communications including press releases, media statements, talking points, Q&A documents, executive briefings, and reactive responses.
  • Translate complex technical, business, and strategic topics into clear narratives for local media.
  • Protect the company's reputation by strategically engaging media, anticipating challenges, and resolving communication issues.
  • Collaborate with local spokespeople and develop briefing documents for media engagement.
  • Support and coordinate media relations and communication campaigns for Nokia and external events.
  • Monitor media coverage, evaluate campaign success, and prepare internal reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • Extensive and proven experience in public relations or professional communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
  • Proven experience collaborating effectively within diverse international and cross-cultural teams.
  • Exceptional written and verbal English and Arabic communication, writing, and editing skills, with experience producing high-quality media and executive communications under tight deadlines.
  • A highly effective problem-solver with a strong customer focus, forward-thinking innovation, and a proactive, hands-on attitude.
  • Proven relationships with relevant local media stakeholders.

Required Skills

  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Communications
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Business Acumen
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer Focus
  • Innovation
  • Proactive Attitude
  • Hands-on Approach
  • Reactive Communications / Issues Management

Additional Information

Working knowledge of French and additional languages is beneficial. Nokia is committed to a culture of inclusion built upon its core value of respect, and employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. The role is based in Riyadh and is a full-time position.

Requirements

  • No experience required

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