Manager Corporate Communications

Company Description

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

We are looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to join our team and help shape the way we build and protect talabat’s reputation across the region. Reporting to the Regional Director of Communications, this role is critical in driving our corporate narrative, strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring consistent and impactful messaging in all our markets.

What You’Ll Do:

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to strengthen talabat’s reputation and thought leadership across the region.
• Drive proactive narrative development around corporate priorities including innovation, partnerships, sustainability, and regulatory positioning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier-1 media across the region, ensuring consistent coverage and positive brand sentiment.
• Support C-level and regional leaders with tailored messaging, executive visibility opportunities, media training, and thought leadership content.
• Draft and edit high-quality press releases, op-eds, speeches, Q&As, and corporate storytelling across channels.
• Monitor the media landscape, identify opportunities and risks, and provide timely counsel to leadership.
• Support on sensitive issues, managing risk and crisis communications with speed and alignment.
• Partner closely with Public Affairs, Marketing, Finance and other functions to ensure unified corporate reputation efforts across all markets.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in corporate communications and or media relations.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Prior exposure to tech, digital, or fast-growth industries is highly desirable, though not mandatory.
• Strong media relationships across the region with proven success in securing high-quality coverage.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics into compelling messages.
• Demonstrated ability to work inmulticultural, and fast-paced environments.
• Proven experience in issues management and executive communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• As part of the talabat team:
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Prior exposure to tech, digital, or fast-growth industries is highly desirable, though not mandatory.
• Strong media relationships across the region with proven success in securing high-quality coverage.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics into compelling messages.
• Demonstrated ability to work inmulticultural, and fast-paced environments.
• Proven experience in issues management and executive communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• As part of the talabat team:

Additional Information

• You have the opportunity to be based in our specially designed collaborative work space in City Walk.
• You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
• Monthly talabat credit to spend in the app, however you want

• Parental Leave

• Working with the team, building the fastest-growing, largest and most valuable network of online food ordering services.
• Our colleagues at talabat come from every corner of the globe, working in diverse, cross-cultural teams.
• Enjoy fresh fruits, cereals, beverages, tea, and discounts at our Everyday Roastery cafe next door
• Take a break in our wellbeing room, music room or take in the views of the Dubai Downtown Skyline on our roof terrace!
• Sponsored healthcare and gym membership