Team Leader, PR & Media Relations (Content)

About the role

The Team Leader, PR & Media Relations (Content) will set and lead ADNOC's corporate communications agenda, strengthening reputation and influencing key stakeholders across the region and internationally. This senior position provides strategic counsel to CXOs and ensures high‑impact communications that support business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute corporate communications and reputation strategy, translating business priorities into compelling external narratives.
• Lead crisis and issues communications planning, including scenario preparation and executive response protocols.
• Own media strategy, build relationships with senior editors and journalists, and oversee proactive media engagement.
• Drive executive positioning and thought‑leadership initiatives, preparing briefing documents, speeches and opinion pieces for CXOs.
• Oversee media monitoring, insights reporting and provide executive‑level recommendations.
• Develop and implement enterprise communications to align business priorities with internal stakeholder messaging.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing PR and media team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Represent ADNOC in senior‑level external engagements, industry forums and public platforms as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Business Administration or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10‑12 years of progressive corporate communications, public affairs or strategic communications experience in large organisations.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary PR and media teams with accountability for performance.
• Extensive experience advising CXOs, CEOs, board members and senior government officials on reputation‑sensitive matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Executive positioning and thought‑leadership development.
• Media strategy and media relations.
• Crisis communications planning and execution.
• Stakeholder management and reputation management.
• Corporate and enterprise communications.