An opportunity has arisen for a Public Relations Account Director to work within the Reputation team to support clients in our Riyadh team.
The Account Director's primary day-to-day role will be to oversee account programs and be the daily contact with clients and partners, providing them strategic counsel on the development and implementation of their communications plans and PR campaigns.
He or she will be leading major activities for a variety of accounts, managing teams to deliver strong results, and ensuring work is of high quality.
The successful candidate will also be helping to develop program plans, ensuring PR tactics meet client’s business objectives. The candidate will be a mentor to junior team members, providing them with guidance on their career development
Proven experience as an Account Director or similar role
At least eight years of relevant experience in Communications, Media and PR
Project Management skills are a must for this role.
Bilingual (Arabic/English) is a must.
Ability to manage multiple clients and accounts and lead teams effectively.
Ability to transfer knowledge to junior team members.
PR agency experience is a must.
Knowledge of Saudi market and it’s culture is a must.
Requirements
Strong content development skills, including experience drafting speeches, op-eds and quotes/statements for media.
Excellent attention to detail and project management skills including delegation of tasks
Understanding of budgeting client programmes, including budget development, management, resourcing and forecasting
Excellent understanding of social media, and ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple internal stakeholders, including strategic planning and creative.
Media outreach skills and network of industry and media contacts
Ability to work flexibility and to tight deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong people management skills and coaching skills, and eager to be involved in the development of junior team members
Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).
For more information please visit: www.edelman.com
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