Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Associate Communications Manager to join The Qode! Desired Skills & Experience:

• Successfully handle multiple accounts, build strong client relationships, and manage client requirements at all times
• Plan, manage and implement communications strategies for each client
• Crisis Management - handle both internal and external crises related to the clients
• To come up with creative concepts for clients and identify opportunities
• Develop and place appropriate stories of the client in appropriate media
• Conceptualize and execute events for various clients
• Network regularly and attend key media/industry events
• Proactively establish, and maintain positive relationships with press, media, and influencers
• Identify challenges faced by clients and the industry to evolve in an ever-changing communications landscape
• Successfully manage a team of Executives
• Distribution of communications material, press releases, Q&A, speeches, presentations and collateral materials of clients
• Monthly coverage reports, analysing media coverage
• Communicate regularly with the management team to keep them updated on strategic and tactical department news, developments and results
• Participate in client and campaign reviews (when required)
• Actively seek new clients to work with The Qode and work alongside the team to market and present our communications deck to prospective clients, to generate interest and new business opportunities
• Proactively look for new/smarter ways to improve department processes and procedures to deliver a faster, more efficient service to clients

Requirements and Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in PR, management, business, marketing or related field
• Minimum 3 years of PR / Marketing experience or related field
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills in both English and Arabic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proven experience in developing successful strategy for global lifestyle and luxury brands
• Extensive press and social contacts
• Knowledge of the GCC markets with key insights into the luxury sector
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent client management experience, confident in building relationships and pitching new ideas
• Positive attitude / strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Establishes priorities and effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
• Must be a strategic and creative thinker
• Flexible, versatile and copes well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Driven, ambitious, and enthusiastic about the world of PR and luxury

Job Type: Full-time Experience:

• Public Relations: 3 years (Required)