Associate Director - Corporate Communications

Associate Director - Corporate CommunicationsChedi Hospitality | Posted Feb 23, 2026Full-timeDubaiNegotiableMaster (>10 yrs)Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate CommunicationsSupport development and execution of corporate communications strategy aligned with Chedi Hospitality’s brand transformation.Lead creation of corporate messaging, announcements, and narrative frameworks.Maintain the corporate communications calendar and announcement planning timeline.Coordinate communications workflows, approvals, and cross‑functional alignment.Lead development of corporate newsletters, LinkedIn communications, and leadership storytelling.Maintain corporate messaging consistency across regions and business units.Executive CommunicationsDraft and refine communications on behalf of senior leadership, including interviews, speeches, town halls, and strategic announcements.Support preparation of executive presentations, keynote materials, and leadership messaging.Ensure clarity, discretion, and consistency in leadership communications.PR Agency Management & Global Media RelationsManage global PR agencies, ensuring alignment with corporate messaging and communications priorities.Coordinate PR activities across regions, ensuring consistency with corporate communications strategy.Guide agencies on announcement positioning, messaging frameworks, and storytelling direction.Maintain relationships with key media across hospitality, luxury, and business press.Oversee media monitoring, PR reporting, and communications dashboards.Property‑Level Communications AlignmentAct as the corporate communications partner to hotels and residences on PR‑related initiatives.Provide guidance to property teams on press releases, announcements, and media engagement alignment.Ensure consistency between property‑level communications and corporate narrative.Coordinate major property announcements with Development, Operations, and PR agencies.Team & Digital Communications OversightProvide direction and communications alignment for the Social Media Marketing Manager.Ensure corporate communications priorities are reflected in digital storytelling.Guide LinkedIn messaging and executive visibility communications.Events & Partnerships (Communications Perspective)Lead communications planning for media events, sponsorships, partnerships, and executive appearances.Coordinate communications deliverables for trade shows and global activations.Lead coordination and amplification of Global Ambassador communications.Brand StewardshipAct as a brand steward, ensuring communications reflect Chedi Hospitality's understated luxury positioning.Support rollout of the refreshed brand identity across communications touchpoints.Ensure consistent narrative expression across markets.Desired ProfileBachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.5–8 years of experience in corporate communications or PR, ideally within hospitality, luxury, or real estate.Experience managing PR agencies and multi‑market communications initiatives.Strong experience in executive communications and corporate narrative development.Experience coordinating property‑level communications within a multi‑location organization.Strong editorial judgment and research skills with a flair for crafting refined, elevated narratives.Experience managing or mentoring team members.Ability to work confidently with senior leadership stakeholders.Strong organizational and project management skills across multiple regions and time zones.Core Competencies Aligned to Chedi HospitalityUnderstated Excellence: Maintains composure and professionalism even under pressure; delivers polished, thoughtful work.Cultural Curiosity: Seeks out authentic stories from our properties and destinations to enrich our global narrative.Generosity of Spirit: Supports colleagues, shares knowledge, and embodies Chedi's people‑first culture.Creative Precision: Balances big‑picture storytelling with meticulous attention to detail.Professional Ease: Builds trust quickly, communicates clearly, and collaborates effectively across teams and seniority levels.Composure Under Pressure: Maintains clarity and professionalism in time‑sensitive communications environments.Collaborative Mindset: Works constructively with leadership, property teams, and agencies.Editorial Judgment: Balances speed, accuracy, and brand integrity.#J-18808-Ljbffr