Communications Manager

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Position Overview

To manage and deliver communications and public relations across internal, external, executive and all media channels. The role is responsible for developing compelling communications that support Lucid Motors Middle East priorities, protecting and enhancing corporate reputation, managing relationships with key stakeholders and media, and delivering integrated communications activities across all major business initiatives and milestones, portfolio and products, services and network, human capital development, Design and innovation, new product launches, and corporate engagements. The role requires exceptional writing ability, strong strategic judgement, and the confidence to advise senior leaders in a fast-paced and high-profile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and deliver integrated communications strategies and public relations plans supporting major corporate announcements, financial results, product launches, strategic initiatives and business priorities.

• Communications Management: Develop and oversee high-quality communications and content across internal, external, executive and digital channels, ensuring messaging is aligned with corporate strategy and brand positioning.

• Executive Communications: Draft executive speeches, media messaging, briefing documents, presentations and thought leadership content for the Executive Leadership Team.

• Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with international media, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the Group's corporate reputation and profile.

• Programs and Projects Management: Lead communications planning and delivery for complex, high-profile and cross-functional projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders to ensure successful execution.

• Crises Communications: Support crisis and issues management by developing holding statements, executive messaging and media responses during operational disruptions and major incidents.

• Performance Measurement: Measure communications effectiveness and identify opportunities to continually improve communications strategies, channels and stakeholder engagement.

• Communications Operations Management: Procurement, budgeting, legal, services requests and fulfilment

Skills

• Technical Skills:

• Communications planning and development, message planning and editorial calendar management.

• Executive writing, speech writing, media briefing preparation, and content development.

• Media relations, press office operations, spokesperson support, and issues response.

• Digital communications, social media content planning, channel management, and performance reporting.

• Communications measurement, media monitoring, analytics, and reporting.

• Management Skills:

• Stakeholder management and senior leadership advisory.

• Project management, prioritization, coordination with Lucid Motors HQ communications team, and cross-functional coordination.

• Budgeting, procurement support, vendor management and communications operations.

• Crisis coordination, decision-making under pressure and risk management.

• Team collaboration, problem solving, attention to detail and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Administration in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related discipline. Master’s degree is advantageous.

• Minimum 8 – 10 years' experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a communications agency environment. Experience in automotive and mobility is advantageous.

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to produce high-quality communications under pressure.

• Experience developing content across internal, external and digital communications channels.

• Experience supporting media relations, executive communications and corporate communications initiatives.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and provide communications advice across the business.

• Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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