Manager - Internal Communications

Founded in 1926 by Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, today Publicis Groupe is the second largest communications group in the world and a leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation, led by Arthur Sadoun, the third CEO in its history. Publicis Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Publicis Groupe is a privileged partner in its clients’ transformation to enhance personalisation at scale. The Groupe relies on ten expertise concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Through a unified and fluid organisation, its clients have a facilitated access to all its expertise in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 98,000 professionals.

Job Description

Responsibility and Focus

The Internal Communications Manager will have responsibilities across primarily internal communications & act as a support for broader marketing initiatives for Publicis Groupe and its brands. This role sits within the Groupe Marketing & Communications department, which supports all verticals across the MENA region.

Internal: developing and implementing internal communications strategies that promote employer brand and engage employees.

External: supporting the Director of Corporate Communications with various marketing, PR and events initiatives that reinforce and elevate our leadership position in the market.

Main Tasks

Technical & Product

Internal:

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies and programmes for a large organization.
• Manage and develop communication channels such as intranet, content management systems, internal newsletters
• Collaborate with the Talent/Community & Engagement team to ideate employee engagement initiatives that support employer brand
• Edit, proof or copywrite various internal communications as needed

External Communications Responsibilities:

• Edit, proof, write press releases, thought leadership pieces, business announcements, etc.
• Manage media relationships to secure/pitch favorable coverage of Groupe/agency news
• Identify profiling and thought leadership opportunities for leadership and subject matter experts
• Stay on top of industry events and speaking engagements to propose Groupe/agency subject matter experts
• Support with the content strategy for Groupe/agency media social presence including LinkedIn
• Support on various industry events, sponsorships, etc.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

• Ability to understand business objectives and develop internal and external communications strategies and tactics that align with these
• Highly organized and ability to project manage multiple projects whether internal or external
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and teams across the business, often dealing with individuals at senior levels
• Knowledge of and/or interest in staying on top of industry trends and competitor activities to ensure we stay ahead

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• Thinks strategically and holistically about the Groupe/agency's communication goals and objectives
• Anticipates potential challenges and plan accordingly
• Is solution-focused and proactive in addressing communication issues and concerns
• Is adaptable and open-minded, willing to try new approaches and techniques
• Considers the company's reputation and brand image in all communication activities
• Seeks others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area.
• Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
• Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment.
• Is able to make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view.
• Able to build relationships quickly with others and engages personally with peers and clients.
• Treats others with respect, listens to other perspectives, especially when they are different from own.
• Able to tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution.
• Drives a culture of trust with Peers, clients and all other stakeholders.

Self

• Is able to take ownership for actions and deals with consequences in a mature manner.
• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
• Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
• Showcases curiosity and open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
• Is able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and is able to take ownership of personal development and growth.
• Capable of constructively challenging the status-quo and takes risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity and humbleness.
• Displays resilience and maintains drives and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of 5-6years of experience in a communications/PR or related role and specific experience in internal communications for a large organization
• Native or similar level of English communication/writing; Arabic fluency in writing/speaking a plus
• Experience in developing and implementing social media strategies
• Experience in media relations and press management
• Experience in writing, editing, and proofreading a variety of communications materials
• Experience working and collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders across all levels (including C-suites)