Communications Manager, MENA

About The Role

As part of the MENA Communications team, you'll help shape and amplify Uber's voice across one of the most exciting, diverse, and high-growth regions. In this role, you'll support the planning and execution of strategic communications initiatives, engaging with both external and internal stakeholders. From driving marketing communications campaigns to supporting cross-functional initiatives, you'll play a key role in telling Uber's story, protecting its reputation, and bringing the brand to life across the MENA region.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts and industry influencers.
• Manage and drive consumer- facing, social first campaigns
• Work collaboratively with other functions, including marketing, policy and business to amplify brand and reputation campaigns
• Coach leadership on external communications strategies, make sure the communication team acts as a true partner to the business
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand voice across all external communication channels.
• Manage relationships with external vendors like PR agencies
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization, representing the company in media interviews and public speaking engagements.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of external communication efforts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Be passionate for doing comms at Uber, where we get to shape the conversation around the future of mobility
  
  

What You'll Need

• 4-7 years of communication experience in consumer facing businesses with a proven track
• record of managing complex communications and issues management
• Strong media and influencer network, creative storytelling on digital
• Must bring experience as a spokesperson, with strong media relations know-how and expertise.
  
  

Bonus Points If

• Experience doing comms in mobility, FMCG, consumer tech. Ideally, a combination of working in a globally matrixed organization and fast-moving smaller ventures.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential