Senior Communications Manager - Middle East (5946)
Core
Own and grow Shield AI's earned media footprint across the Middle East, develop regional content, and shape the company's narrative as a defense technology partner.
Role type
Senior Communications Manager (Middle East)
Builds
Regional media relationships, press coverage, and brand visibility for defense technology products in the Middle East.
Domain
Defense technology, aerospace, government relations, Middle East/GCC markets.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Earned media strategy, content development and storytelling, narrative positioning, executive communications, issues management, cross-cultural communication, geopolitical risk assessment, stakeholder management, project management.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of AI and autonomy technologies, experience in UAE/KSA/Qatar markets.
Technologies
None stated.
Responsibilities
Build relationships with defense, technology, and business journalists in the Middle East; develop and execute proactive media strategies tied to product milestones and events; prepare executives for media interviews; monitor news and industry trends; localize global narratives for regional context; manage narrative risk including geopolitical sensitivities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
