Communications Officer

Job Description

To efficiently coordinate the administrative functioning of the Corporate Communications department, taking responsibility for the development, scheduling and distribution of internal and external communications and supporting the team in the project management of communications activities and campaigns. To liaise with departments and teams within the business, to ensure the Corporate Communications department is delivering required communications on key dates in the corporate calendar.

Accountabilities

• Assist with the daily production and management of materials for internal and external communications including corporate messages, press releases, and intranet content.
• Receive and respond to all internal and external communications requests for content and digital resources such as wallpapers, infographics, intranet and Skylights content.
• Editing, sourcing and writing materials for Corporate Communications channels as required, enhancing the content with photography and design, and scheduling distribution.
• Research new content, tools, channels and opportunities for Corporate Communications to improve engagement with all audiences.
• Organise internal meetings with campaign stakeholders and departments, providing advice where required, aligned with the overall communications strategy.
• Prepare reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy of information, attention to detail, appropriate use of business language, and submission within required time lines.
• Take ownership of monitoring and updating the group’s internal digital channels, such as Yammer and the Intranet, and support the Duty Media Officer (DMO) by responding to emails in the DMO mailbox.
• Support corporate emergency procedures during disruption and major incidents as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Higher Education/Degree or journalistic qualification. High computer literacy.
• Experience of working on communications projects and demonstration of an ability to work well in a team or individually.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic skills preferred.
• Excellent planning, organisational skills and possesses the desire and ability to network and form relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office: the highest standards of presentation and administrative skills are expected.
• Flexibility: the nature of the department’s work can result in the need to work extra unsociable hours with little or no notice.
  
  

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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