Senior Specialist - Corporate Reputation
Posted date [2026-08-27]
(ID: 50222)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior Specialist - Corporate ReputationJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Specialist - Corporate Reputation
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Public Relations and Communications
Function: Public Relations
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Specialist - Corporate Reputation in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a senior Public Relations and Communications opportunity focused on corporate communications, reputation risk management, media relations and stakeholder engagement. The role advises business and leadership teams on sensitive communications matters, develops public relations strategies, strengthens external perception and supports consistent storytelling across the Group and its subsidiaries.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Public Relations and Communications
Function: Public Relations
Salary: 28000-42000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Specialist plays a
key role in protecting and strengthening the Group\'s reputation by combining strategic communications, media engagement, risk management and targeted storytelling. The position monitors external perception, identifies emerging reputation risks and advises management on communication responses while helping operating companies maintain consistent messaging. Through proactive public relations planning and strong stakeholder relationships, the role supports credibility, visibility and trust across local and international audiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Review External Communications operational plans and initiatives and identify gaps that could affect reputation or stakeholder perception.
* Recommend corrective actions that strengthen the Group\'s image and improve communication effectiveness.
* Develop reputation risk management programs that address both proactive and reactive communication requirements.
* Monitor issues that could adversely affect corporate reputation and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
* Advise management on sensitive reputation matters, communication risks and high-impact external issues.
* Provide strategic communication recommendations that support informed executive decision-making.
* Develop public relations plans aligned with corporate priorities and broader business objectives.
* Design initiatives that strengthen external awareness, trust and positive stakeholder perception.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with leading print, online and digital media organizations.
* Engage journalists and media representatives locally and internationally to create credible communication opportunities.
* Monitor public perception, media coverage and communication trends.
* Analyze reputation indicators and identify opportunities to improve public relations strategies.
* Track media sentiment and emerging narratives that could influence stakeholder understanding of the Group.
* Provide technical advice to subsidiaries, assets and operating companies on reputation management.
* Support Group companies in developing public relations strategies and corporate communication plans.
* Ensure communication approaches remain consistent with Group positioning, messaging and reputation objectives.
* Develop targeted storytelling strategies that translate business activities into relevant stakeholder narratives.
* Create stakeholder engagement plans that ensure reliable, accurate and influential messages reach priority audiences.
* Support development of executive and external communications content for major corporate initiatives.
* Advise teams on messaging for complex, sensitive or high-profile business matters.
* Coordinate with internal business functions to gather accurate information and align communications with operational realities.
* Work with digital communication teams to ensure consistent messaging across social media, websites and e-newsletters.
* Contribute to integrated campaigns that combine public relations, digital communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Identify innovative communication formats and channels that can strengthen reach and audience engagement.
* Support communication change initiatives by introducing improved ways of working.
* Manage multiple communications projects across cross-functional teams while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
* Provide written communications support for high-priority public relations and reputation initiatives.
* Maintain alignment with corporate policies, communication standards and governance requirements.
* Perform other related communication and reputation assignments as directed by management.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Communications, Digital Communication, Marketing or an equivalent discipline.
* Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, digital communication, branding or related fields.
* Experience in senior-level communication roles within large and complex organizations is strongly preferred.
* Strong background in developing and implementing corporate communication strategies.
* Practical experience in reputation management and public relations.
* Demonstrated ability to advise leadership on sensitive communication and reputation matters.
* Strong knowledge of media relations and stakeholder engagement practices.
* Experience building relationships with journalists and influential media organizations.
* Strong understanding of public perception monitoring and media analysis.
* Familiarity with a wide range of digital platforms including social media, websites and e-newsletters.
* Experience delivering digital or web communication projects through cross-functional teams.
* Strong project management capability across complex communication initiatives.
* Ability to develop targeted storytelling that supports business and reputation objectives.
* Creative and innovative approach to corporate communications.
* Ability to identify better communication methods and lead changes in established working practices.
* Excellent written communication skills with strong editorial judgment.
* Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to operate confidently in high-profile and reputation-sensitive environments.
Skills Set
* Corporate communications
* Reputation management
* Reputation risk management
* Public relations
* Media relations
* Stakeholder engagement
* Corporate storytelling
* Strategic communications
* Communication strategy
* External communications
* Executive communications
* Crisis communications
* Issues management
* Media monitoring
* Media analysis
* Public perception analysis
* Reputation monitoring
* Journalist engagement
* Press relations
* Digital communications
* Social media communications
* Website communications
* E-newsletters
* Brand communications
* Corporate messaging
* Stakeholder mapping
* Audience targeting
* Content strategy
* Communication planning
* Cross-functional coordination
* Digital project management
* Communication risk assessment
* Media opportunity development
* Written communications
* Executive advisory
* Communication governance
* Change communications
* Communication performance analysis
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to influence how a major organization is perceived by media, stakeholders and the wider public while advising on high-profile communications and reputation issues. The position combines strategic public relations, executive advisory, stakeholder engagement and digital communication, creating broad exposure to complex business activities and senior leadership. It is well suited to experienced communications professionals seeking greater responsibility in corporate reputation and external affairs within a large and strategically important organization.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a major diversified energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi with operations spanning the energy value chain. Its corporate communications function supports reputation, stakeholder engagement and external awareness by delivering clear, consistent and credible messages across media, digital platforms and other communication channels.
Key Responsibilities
* Review External Communications operational plans and initiatives and identify gaps that could affect reputation or stakeholder perception.
* Recommend corrective actions that strengthen the Group\'s image and improve communication effectiveness.
* Develop reputation risk management programs that address both proactive and reactive communication requirements.
* Monitor issues that could adversely affect corporate reputation and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
* Advise management on sensitive reputation matters, communication risks and high-impact external issues.
* Provide strategic communication recommendations that support informed executive decision-making.
* Develop public relations plans aligned with corporate priorities and broader business objectives.
* Design initiatives that strengthen external awareness, trust and positive stakeholder perception.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with leading print, online and digital media organizations.
* Engage journalists and media representatives locally and internationally to create credible communication opportunities.
* Monitor public perception, media coverage and communication trends.
* Analyze reputation indicators and identify opportunities to improve public relations strategies.
* Track media sentiment and emerging narratives that could influence stakeholder understanding of the Group.
* Provide technical advice to subsidiaries, assets and operating companies on reputation management.
* Support Group companies in developing public relations strategies and corporate communication plans.
* Ensure communication approaches remain consistent with Group positioning, messaging and reputation objectives.
* Develop targeted storytelling strategies that translate business activities into relevant stakeholder narratives.
* Create stakeholder engagement plans that ensure reliable, accurate and influential messages reach priority audiences.
* Support development of executive and external communications content for major corporate initiatives.
* Advise teams on messaging for complex, sensitive or high-profile business matters.
* Coordinate with internal business functions to gather accurate information and align communications with operational realities.
* Work with digital communication teams to ensure consistent messaging across social media, websites and e-newsletters.
* Contribute to integrated campaigns that combine public relations, digital communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Identify innovative communication formats and channels that can strengthen reach and audience engagement.
* Support communication change initiatives by introducing improved ways of working.
* Manage multiple communications projects across cross-functional teams while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
* Provide written communications support for high-priority public relations and reputation initiatives.
* Maintain alignment with corporate policies, communication standards and governance requirements.
* Perform other related communication and reputation assignments as directed by management.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Communications, Digital Communication, Marketing or an equivalent discipline.
* Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, digital communication, branding or related fields.
* Experience in senior-level communication roles within large and complex organizations is strongly preferred.
* Strong background in developing and implementing corporate communication strategies.
* Practical experience in reputation management and public relations.
* Demonstrated ability to advise leadership on sensitive communication and reputation matters.
* Strong knowledge of media relations and stakeholder engagement practices.
* Experience building relationships with journalists and influential media organizations.
* Strong understanding of public perception monitoring and media analysis.
* Familiarity with a wide range of digital platforms including social media, websites and e-newsletters.
* Experience delivering digital or web communication projects through cross-functional teams.
* Strong project management capability across complex communication initiatives.
* Ability to develop targeted storytelling that supports business and reputation objectives.
* Creative and innovative approach to corporate communications.
* Ability to identify better communication methods and lead changes in established working practices.
* Excellent written communication skills with strong editorial judgment.
* Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to operate confidently in high-profile and reputation-sensitive environments.
Skills Set
* Corporate communications
* Reputation management
* Reputation risk management
* Public relations
* Media relations
* Stakeholder engagement
* Corporate storytelling
* Strategic communications
* Communication strategy
* External communications
* Executive communications
* Crisis communications
* Issues management
* Media monitoring
* Media analysis
* Public perception analysis
* Reputation monitoring
* Journalist engagement
* Press relations
* Digital communications
* Social media communications
* Website communications
* E-newsletters
* Brand communications
* Corporate messaging
* Stakeholder mapping
* Audience targeting
* Content strategy
* Communication planning
* Cross-functional coordination
* Digital project management
* Communication risk assessment
* Media opportunity development
* Written communications
* Executive advisory
* Communication governance
* Change communications
* Communication performance analysis
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to influence how a major organization is perceived by media, stakeholders and the wider public while advising on high-profile communications and reputation issues. The position combines strategic public relations, executive advisory, stakeholder engagement and digital communication, creating broad exposure to complex business activities and senior leadership. It is well suited to experienced communications professionals seeking greater responsibility in corporate reputation and external affairs within a large and strategically important organization.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a major diversified energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi with operations spanning the energy value chain. Its corporate communications function supports reputation, stakeholder engagement and external awareness by delivering clear, consistent and credible messages across media, digital platforms and other communication channels.
