Account Manager

• Manage project delivery efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met in alignment with client objectives and performance indicators.
• Handle multiple client accounts and assignments, collaborating closely with agency colleagues.
• Provide reliable advice and counsel to clients, coordinating with internal teams where necessary.
• Address client requests on an ad-hoc basis and support client-related media activities and events.
  

Strategy:

• Develop a deep understanding of client businesses, monitor news and industry events, and advise clients on communications opportunities and challenges.
• Draft comprehensive communications plans addressing key business and communications priorities.
  

Media Relations:

• Distribute press releases and conduct follow-up calls with target media.
• Cultivate strong relationships with top-tier media outlets, successfully pitching client stories to the press.
• Conduct media audits and research as required.
  

Content Creation:

• Write high-quality content in Arabic to ensure timely client approval.
• Review and provide feedback on translated content to maintain high standards of communication.
  

Reporting:

• Assist in compiling monthly coverage and announcement-related reports for clients.
• Prepare and manage meeting minutes, work-in-progress reports, and other project documentation as needed.
  

Collaboration & People Management:

• Foster strong communication and collaboration with different team members within the agency, ensuring alignment on client projects.
• Work closely with agency colleagues to deliver high-quality, integrated client services.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Account Manager, Senior Account Executive, or similar role within the public relations or communications, with a focus on corporate or government clients.
• Exceptional Arabic writing and content review skills.
• Experience working with corporate and government clients in the GCC region.
• Familiarity with the media landscape in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Strong media relations skills, with a track record of successfully pitching stories.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.