EY has a powerful purpose: to build a better working world. The EY MENA Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) team plays a critical role in helping the firm realize this purpose through its work supporting EY\xe2\x80\x99s brand, reputation, and business goals.
The opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated and talented senior associate to work across a variety of sectors and service lines within the MENA Marketing team. As a senior associate you\xe2\x80\x99ll provide strong support to the MENA Marketing Leader. You will help design, develop, and manage marketing initiatives for the MENA region, specifically coordinating events in the UAE and providing guidance to other markets, managing webinars (both internal and external), and supporting on content development \xe2\x80\x93 profiles, brochures, presentations, thought leadership and newsletters.
The role will also work closely with Brand and External Communication team members to optimize content for social channels to drive revenue and protect and enhance our brand position in the market.
We are looking for a bright and dynamic individual who thrives on the challenge of creating initiatives from scratch, sharing ideas while delivering to a high standard within tight timescales. You can expect to work with senior stakeholders who are highly engaged in what you are doing. You will work within teams of varying sizes with a range of expertise.
Success in this role will be the delivery of comprehensive marketing initiatives that deliver sustainable and measurable results.
Your key responsibilities

• Manage physical events from start to finish, working with the business and provide branding support where required
• Assist digital events including webcasts
• Creative writing and content editing of invitations and brochures
• Support content development of local thought leadership, newsletters, and presentations
• Assist with global thought leadership deployment and programs
• Lead on marketing plans and campaigns with internal and external comms
• Liaise effectively with the internal creative agency for creative design support
• Develop and maintain a monthly activities calendar.
• Develop greater understanding of EY marketing protocols \xe2\x80\x93 BRIDGE, Global SCORE, event contracts, procurement procedures, sponsorships, C-event tool, EY Visual Identity guidelines, EY writing style guidelines.
• Act as an ambassador of the MENA BMC team

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent English and Arabic writing skills.
• Ability to proof-read and synthesize a lot of detailed information into key messages through copy editing skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to multi-task with good attention to detail even when working under pressure or on several projects simultaneously.
• Be a team player with a flexible can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Be able to work under own initiative with minimal supervision; demonstrate reliability.
• Good knowledge and skills concerning business fundamentals and cross-cultural sensitivities.
• Develop knowledge of the business; actively find and participate in opportunities to learn.

To qualify you must have

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree (or equivalent area of study or experience).
• Must be a UAE national.
• 1 to 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in content marketing and/or written communications.
• Experience in copy editing.
• Experience working in an agency or fast paced environment.
• Experience working and delivering engaging programs within a people organization.
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
• Experience working with multiple teams and alone.

What we look for
We are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You\xe2\x80\x99ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We\xe2\x80\x99ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We\xe2\x80\x99ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You\xe2\x80\x99ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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