The Account Executive is primarily responsible for daytoday client work under the daily supervision of an Account Manager. Covering the basics of PR communications and social the Account Executive plays a key role in coordination of account activity and will perform a variety of tasks including research and analysis media monitoring preparing summary reports to support the client engagement.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Account Executive Duties:
- Conduct thorough research that reflects an understanding of the clients issues focusing crisis management and political security
- Prepare summary reports which synthesize information from various sources
- Participate actively in internal and client meetings offering knowledgeable observations and suggestions
- Proactively identify external meetings and trainings to attend to build skill set or sector knowledge and contacts
- Demonstrate awareness of utilization and expectations coordinating with project leaders to manage them
- Develop firm understanding of traditional and digital media tools and metrics
Professional Development:
- Demonstrate commitment to the professional growth and development
- Acquire knowledge about industry and practices
- Open to learning new things responds positively to feedback from others
- Identify and follow industry or sector of interest
- Seek feedback on performance; identifies internal or external mentor
- Take initiative to participate in training when available
- Readily adapt and show enthusiasm for learning new systems
ADHocks Assignment/reports:
- As per the Direct Managers requests
Competencies
- Excellent communication skills written and verbally
- Excellent writing skills
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Research skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fastpaced environment
- Excellent organization and time management skills strong attention to detail
- Initiative skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to be flexible resilient solution oriented and creative
- Serviceorientated attitude proactive thinker information seeker
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication International Relations Public Relations or Equivalent
- 02 years of experience
- English and Arabic proficiency is a must
Work Conditions
The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position in addition to the office climate:
- Office environment is general office setting
- Some travel may be required
- Must reside in Dubai or be willing to relocate
- Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed and allowed by local regulations
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