MCG Talent - Live Roles - W/E 20th April

Hello everyone and happy Thursday! 

Brand new batch of live roles to bring you this week across both MENA and APAC. 

Our MENA roles are weighted towards the advertising world where we’ve onboarded a batch of new positions across various clients - for APAC quite tech-dominated at the moment. 

Before we dive into this week roles I wanted to let you know we’re hosting another webinar on Wednesday, 23^rd April, ‘How to Stand Out as an Executive in Dubai’.

In this exclusive webinar, we’ll dive into what it really takes to differentiate yourself as an executive in Dubai’s fast-moving market. Our expert panel will share actionable insights on: 

- Building a personal brand that gets noticed by the right people 

- Positioning yourself for top leadership opportunities 

- Networking effectively in Dubai’s highly connected business ecosystem 

- Using LinkedIn and other platforms to boost your visibility 

- Avoiding common mistakes that keep executives stuck in the crowd 

 Register HERE.

MENA - Priority Roles

🇦🇪 - Dubai - Brand Manager - Advertising. 

Our client, is a leading independent advertising agency in Dubai, seeks a Brand Manager to lead creative campaigns and drive brand strategy across MENA. They want an experienced individual who has a track record of leading brands through periods of growth and managing their strategy.

Candidates must have regional agency experience, a proven track record in brand development, and Arabic fluency. Reach out to Dianne Narvaez for a confidential chat if your profile aligns. Please reach out to Dianne Narvaez for a confidential chat if your profile aligns.

🇦🇪 - Dubai - Senior Copywriter (Multiple Vacancies) - Advertising. 

We are partnered with a leading advertising agency with offices in both the UAE and KSA. This role will be based out of Dubai and they are seeking a Senior English Copywriter to craft compelling, high-impact content for regional campaigns off the back of some significant new business wins for the company.

Applicants must have extensive copywriting experience at leading advertising agencies - Arabic is not required. My client is open to relocation for this position. An up-to-date portfolio is essential in order to be considered. Please reach out to Sherlaine Yu if your profile aligns. 

🇸🇦 - KSA - Communications Manager/Director - In House/Corporate. 

Our client, a prominent KSA-based corporation, is hiring a Comms Manager to oversee internal and external communications, including media relations and strategic messaging. 

Requires regional in-house experience, corporate communications expertise, and Arabic fluency. Please reach out to Dianne Narvaez for a confidential chat if your profile aligns. 

APAC - Priority Roles

🇭🇰 Hong Kong - Ruby on Rails Developer.

Our client, a leading tech innovator with multiple offices across Asia, seeks a Ruby on Rails Developer to build scalable web applications and APIs with Web3/Blockchain integrations. Experience working with AI tools is considered a huge plus.

Candidates must have regional experience and one of Cantonese/Mandarin fluency. We are open to base but ideally Hong Kong/Singapore. Rough benchmark is 5-8 years experience. A full JD is available upon request. Please reach out to Harry Lee for more information. 

🇸🇬 Singapore - VP of Communication - In-House. 

Our client, a leading global company with a Singapore Headquarters, seeks a VP of Comms to shape and execute a strategic communications vision across the region. This role will oversee media relations, corporate messaging, crisis communications, and executive positioning, driving brand elevation in a fast-paced environment. 

Candidates must have regional leadership experience at a senior level, deep expertise in corporate communications, and possess the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Please reach out to Anisha Kukreja for more information. 

🇭🇰 Hong Kong - Integrated Marketing Manager - Telecommunication.

We are partnered with a prominent HK-based company, seeking an Integrated Marketing professional to lead client-side marketing strategies and manage key stakeholder relationships. This role will oversee brand campaigns, drive market expansion, and align marketing initiatives with business objectives, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to achieve growth targets. 

This role requires extensive client-side experience, a proven track record in marketing leadership, and Cantonese fluency to help manage internal stakeholders. Please reach out to Harry Lee for more information. 

Please note - due to the high levels of outreach, we are only able to respond to applicants who match the criteria.

Notice Board

• Our Salary Guides for APAC and MENA are both now live and can be downloaded here:
  APAC Salary Guide
  MENA Salary Guide

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