General Information
Ref # 233506
Location: Qatar-Doha
Job family: Not Specified
Closing Date: 2026-06-04
Description
About the role
Contribute to the development and delivery of the overall Corporate Communications strategy to ensure alignment within the framework of the company's business strategy and overseeing all directed corporate communications activities and media relations. Involves all facets of public relations for the company, especially protection and promotion of the brand, executive communications, new destination launches and correspondence with key internal and external stakeholders to manage QR's messaging in a way that generates as much positive earned media as possible.
Key Accountabilities Include
Strategic
- Develop and identify the annual PR plan/opportunities and budget to maximise visibility of Qatar Airways with regard to the above responsibility, and then deliver on this plan.
- Develop a robust communication strategy for all assigned regions, divisions, stakeholders and through the implementation of this plan generate the maximum amount of positive earned media while managing all media inquiries and minimising negative coverage by dealing appropriately with all media situations.
- Through the management of all associated communications around launching new destinations, establish and build QR's reputation as a rapidly growing airline that introduces 10+ new destinations annually thereby promoting our scale, scope and ambition. Also develop and manage the implementation of all messaging around new destinations to maximise the impact scale and quality of all earned media with regard to new destinations to enhance and promote QR's brand awareness.
- Work with the Corporate Communications leadership team to contribute to the development of Qatar Airways' overall corporate communications strategy and implement the plans, in support of the Company's business objectives.
- Contribute towards the development of the Crisis Communications plan, maintain the updated crisis communications manual and keep assigned staff trained
Operational
- Lead the team in developing and managing an integrated corporate communication plan and calendar of activity to build the company brand and strengthen the market position. Ensure in-country offices are well briefed of corporate media activities (i.e. press conferences) in advance.
- Supervise, review and endorse for final distribution a heavy volume of public communications on a variety of business topics - materials include email announcements, articles, newsletters, brochures, video scripts, talking points, FAQs, presentations.
- Lead proactive communications activities which project an impactful impression and positively influence public perception of the airline in new and existing markets such as coordinating press events and conferences and taking charge of inaugural PR activities for new route launches.
- Conduct daily media monitoring and reporting provide feedback to department Senior Management. Prepare media responses and statements when appropriate and develop material for the GCEO and other QR leaders on all media-related issues thus including providing leadership in the response to any emergency or a major operational disruption affecting Qatar Airways or its subsidiaries.
- Establish strong working relationships with in-country offices/stations, counsel stations on how to maximize exposure in their local media landscape, utilise local PR agencies and develop regular and relevant flow of information to the media in their region.
- Managing external vendors and suppliers for Corporate Communication work streams. Work closely with suppliers and contractors to ensure all operational logistics for the event projects are delivered, including handling and managing operational budgets and expenditures.
- Sets, communicates and maintains timelines and priorities on every project.
- Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed bv the Head of the Department.
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge.
Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Qualification
Qualifications
About you
- Minimum qualification of bachelor’s degree or equivalent is essential
- 8+ years of job-related experience
- Experience in developing global communication programs.
- Experience in crisis management
- Experience in dealing with the media and international agencies.
- Experience in public relations/corporate strategic communications.
- Experience in developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy for the organization.
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination.
Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
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