Manager- Strategic Communication

**About Threshold** At Threshold, our diverse team is united by a common goal: to redefine the landscape of strategic communications through a collaborative, innovative, and client\-centric approach. Our team came together with a shared purpose and a commitment to deliver excellence built on trust, synergy and ethos. Our strategies, implemented by a team renowned for delivering outcomes, act as catalysts that enable clients to drive change and create meaningful impact. The role: The Strategy Manager advises government, semi\-government, and private sector clients on positioning, reputation, and stakeholder engagement. This role combines strategic counsel with hands\-on delivery across communications, media relations, and research, translating client objectives into actionable strategies that strengthen institutional standing and build strong national and international networks. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * **Strategic Advisory:** Design and implement communication strategies that strengthen client institutional positioning and reputation, aligning recommendations with each client's strategic objectives. * **Media Engagement:** Develop media strategies and manage relationships with domestic and international outlets; advise clients on proactive and reactive media approaches, including message development and spokesperson preparation. * **Stakeholder Engagement:** Build and maintain networks with key government, semi\-government, and private sector stakeholders, ensuring engagement is aligned with client strategic objectives and long\-term relationship value. * **Market Research \& Analysis:** Conduct in\-depth research to identify opportunities, trends, and risks across the client's operating environment, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders. * **Crisis Communications:** Advise on and manage crisis communication strategies, ensuring timely, consistent, and effective messaging that protects client reputation and maintains public trust during sensitive or fast\-moving situations. * **Content Development:** Draft high\-quality communication materials — speeches, talking points, press releases, and briefing notes — that align with each client's broader strategic narrative. * **Team \& Account Leadership:** Manage and mentor appointed colleagues, reviewing deliverables for quality and strategic alignment before client submission. * **Client Management:** Serve as a trusted day\-to\-day advisor to client leadership, managing account relationships and identifying opportunities to expand scope of work. **QUALIFICATIONS \& EXPERIENCE** * Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage. * Solid experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or government relations, ideally within a consultancy, agency, or in\-house government/corporate communications function. * Demonstrated experience advising senior government or executive stakeholders on positioning, reputation, or crisis matters. * Proven track record managing media relationships and executing communication strategies with measurable outcomes. * Experience managing or mentoring junior team members and coordinating multi\-workstream client accounts. **SKILLS \& COMPETENCIES** * Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate research and insight into practical, client\-ready recommendations. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic fluency is essential given the government client base. * Sound judgment and composure under pressure, particularly in crisis or reputationally sensitive situations. * Strong stakeholder management and relationship\-building skills across government, media, and private sector audiences. * High\-attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines concurrently. * Cultural and political sensitivity when operating in government and diplomatic environments. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with media monitoring and research tools is a plus. **WHAT THRESHOLD OFFERS** * The opportunity to advise high\-profile government and institutional clients on matters of national significance. * A collaborative, fast\-paced consultancy environment with direct exposure to senior leadership and client principals. * Professional development and growth pathways toward senior/director\-level consultancy roles.