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PR & Communications Director - Conglomorate - Qatar

Doha Permanent AED60,000 - AED85,000 per month (AED720,000 - AED1,020,000 per year) View Job Description
A leading diversified conglomerate in Qatar is seeking a Chief PR & Communications Officer to lead corporate communications, media relations, reputation management, and executive messaging across the group. This strategic leadership role will act as the principal adviser on external communications, stakeholder engagement, crisis management, and corporate positioning
  • Lead communications for a leading diversified business group.
  • Shape corporate reputation and executive visibility across global markets.

About Our Client

Our client is one of the Middle East's and Qatar's largest and most diversified business groups, with investments spanning construction, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, services, and other strategic sectors. As part of its continued growth and international expansion, the organization is seeking a senior communications leader to strengthen its corporate reputation, elevate stakeholder engagement, and drive a best-in-class communications function.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute the group's corporate communications and public relations strategy.
  • Lead all media relations activities, including press engagement, interviews, and corporate announcements.
  • Oversee the preparation and approval of press releases, official statements, executive communications, and public messaging.
  • Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on reputation management and stakeholder communications.
  • Develop executive visibility programmes, speeches, thought leadership content, and spokesperson preparation.
  • Lead crisis communication planning, issues management, and reputational risk mitigation initiatives.
  • Establish communications governance, editorial standards, and messaging frameworks across the organization.
  • Monitor media coverage, market perception, and emerging reputational risks, providing actionable insights to leadership.
  • Partner with business units and functional leaders to ensure consistent communication and stakeholder alignment.
  • Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing communications team, agency partners, and budgets.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, corporate affairs, or media relations leadership roles.
  • Proven track record managing corporate reputation, media engagement, and executive communications within large and complex organizations.
  • Extensive experience drafting and overseeing press releases, official statements, leadership messaging, and sensitive external communications.
  • Strong understanding of media operations, newsroom environments, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Demonstrated experience handling crisis communications, issues management, and high-profile reputational matters.
  • Experience operating within diversified groups, large corporates, government-linked entities, or similarly complex environments is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior executives and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead communications for one of the region's most prominent diversified business groups.
  • Executive-level role with significant visibility and influence across the organization.
  • Exposure to a broad portfolio of businesses and strategic initiatives.
  • Direct engagement with senior leadership and key external stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to shape corporate reputation and communications at group level.
  • Competitive executive compensation package and long-term career growth prospects.
Contact
Saurabh Kohli
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7131746

Job summary

Sector
Marketing
Subsector
Media & Publishing
Industry
Property
Where
Doha
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Saurabh Kohli
Job reference
JN-102026-7131746