Manager - Communications

Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai’s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate. Our portfolio spans Lifestyle & Entertainment, Destinations, Real Estate, Hospitality, and F&B, including Skydive Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai, XDubai, Dubai Harbour, Kite Beach and more.

As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we’re in search of a Manager – Communications. In this role you will support the Director of PR & Communications in shaping and protecting the corporate reputation of the Group, driving strategic communications across the holding entity and its portfolio, and strengthening executive visibility through structured media engagement and thought leadership positioning.

The role will lead media relations and external communications strategy across both corporate (B2B/investment) and B2C portfolio narratives, while overseeing execution through Manager/Assistant Managers responsible for internal and external communications.

Corporate Communications Strategy

• Support the Director in developing and implementing an integrated corporate communications strategy aligned with the Group’s investment mandate and long-term vision.
• Articulate the Group’s investment philosophy, portfolio growth narrative, and economic contribution in a clear, consistent manner.
• Ensure alignment of messaging across business verticals and portfolio entities.
• Contribute to positioning the Group as a credible, forward-looking investment platform regionally and internationally.

Executive & Thought Leadership Positioning

• Develop and execute a structured CEO and executive spokesperson positioning plan.
• Identify high-impact speaking opportunities, editorial placements, and industry forums.
• Draft speeches, op-eds, interviews, and key messaging for senior leadership.
• Build a sustained thought leadership platform aligned with strategic priorities and national development narratives.

Media Relations & Reputation Management

• Own relationships with key regional and international media outlets.
• Develop proactive media engagement strategies to strengthen brand equity and share of voice.
• Manage media briefings, interviews, and press interactions.
• Lead crisis communications planning and response in coordination with the Director.
• Monitor media coverage and sentiment, providing strategic insights and risk mitigation recommendations.

 Investment & Portfolio Communications

• Translate complex investment activity into compelling narratives suitable for media, stakeholders, and public audiences.
• Support announcement strategies for acquisitions, partnerships, launches, and major milestones.
• Oversee development of press materials, corporate statements, and media kits.
• Ensure portfolio brands’ communications align with Group reputation standards.

B2C PR & Brand Communications

• Drive public-facing PR strategies across lifestyle, real estate, hospitality, and experiential assets within the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Marketing teams to amplify major launches and initiatives.
• Ensure consistent brand storytelling across earned media channels.

Internal Communications Oversight

• Provide direction to Assistant Manager – Internal Communications to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
• Support leadership communications, town halls, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure internal narratives align with external positioning.

Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain communications governance frameworks.
• Ensure message discipline and approval processes are adhered to across the Group.
• Maintain crisis communications protocols and escalation pathways.

Agency & Partner Management

• Oversee PR agency performance, scope alignment, and strategic direction.
• Manage budgets allocated to communications initiatives.
• Ensure agencies deliver measurable media impact aligned with corporate objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 10–14 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or reputation management.
• Experience within an investment firm, sovereign wealth fund, holding company, or large diversified conglomerate preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership positioning.
• Proven track record managing high-level media engagement and complex announcements.

Personal Attributes

• High credibility and executive presence.
• Discreet, politically astute, and trusted with sensitive information.
• Calm and decisive under pressure.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline.
• Commercially aware with understanding of investment environments.
• Collaborative leader capable of guiding junior communications professionals.

For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/

Note:

Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.