Media & Communications Officer

About the role

New Country Healthcare is seeking a bilingual Media & Communications Officer to enhance its corporate reputation and media presence across the UAE and the wider region. This hands‑on role blends strategic planning with execution, supporting leadership communication and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate communication and public‑relations plans that raise NCH’s visibility.
• Manage the corporate website, LinkedIn page, and other approved channels.
• Draft press releases, media statements, executive messages, articles, speeches, announcements and digital content in English and Arabic.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, media outlets and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate media enquiries, interviews, press engagements and corporate announcements.
• Create internal communication campaigns, newsletters, leadership updates and employee‑engagement content in partnership with HR.
• Support executive thought‑leadership through articles, interview briefings, presentations and talking points.
• Plan and coordinate corporate events, CSR initiatives, public engagements and community programmes.
• Manage influencer collaborations from identification to performance reporting.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions, educational organisations and professional associations.
• Provide crisis and issue communication support with timely, approved messaging.
• Monitor and report on media coverage, digital engagement and partnership performance, recommending improvements.

Required profile

• Exceptional bilingual communicator with confident, accurate writing in both English and Arabic.
• Ability to translate business objectives into clear communication plans.
• Established relationships with media representatives, agencies, influencers or relevant external stakeholders.
• Proven capability to manage communication activities from concept through execution and reporting.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the corporate narrative of a leading healthcare organization.
• Collaboration with senior leadership, Marketing, HR, Sales and Brand teams.
• Exposure to regional media networks and strategic partnership opportunities.