Public Relations Account Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The Role: The PR Account Manager is a senior-level management role for someone with 5-7 years of experience in the field. The PR Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and promoting them to their target audiences. You will be the key to shaping your client\xe2\x80\x99s reputation and profile and will manage their press coverage and when needed, advertising too. The day-to-day:
  • Managing a portfolio of clients\xe2\x80\x99 PR accounts
  • Providing strategic counsel to clients to aid their PR and wider marketing campaigns
  • Building relationships with existing and new clients, and key media contacts
  • Liaising with clients regarding press campaigns, creative projects and PR solutions
  • Dealing with the media, speaking to journalists and other members of the press
  • Providing innovative and creative ideas to clients
  • Briefing clients and updating them on press campaigns
  • Analysing PR coverage and providing written reports
  • Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders
Key responsibilities: Responsibilities will vary according to organisation and accounts but may include a combination of:
  • Developing and implementing strategies for brand awareness and reputation management
  • Managing the needs of the client and their accounts
  • Contributing to daily meetings, and liaising and updating clients on PR activities
  • Keeping abreast of current PR trends and tools
  • Building client relationships and maintaining a network of media contacts including journalists and industry spokespeople
  • Developing news angles, stories and pitches to further the client\xe2\x80\x99s profile, products and services
  • Developing media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
  • Being involved in pitching for new business and developing PR proposals
  • Managing a high level of client interaction
  • Managing and mentoring junior members of staff
Key skills:
  • High levels of communication - both presentation, verbal and written skills
  • mpressive emotional intelligence and interpersonal expertise
  • A passion for the media, including social media
  • Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation
  • Strong copywriting skills
  • Commercially aware and business savvy
  • Good industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks
  • Solid computer prowess and project management skills
  • Outstanding organisation with an ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios
  • Service focused and sensitive to confidential information
Relevant experience:
  • Experience of directing business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C) PR accounts
  • Agency experience working with F&B and lifestyle clients is preferred
  • Evidence of copywriting, marketing and report writing, social media, event management and client liaison skills
  • Strong communication with excellent presentation and data analysis capabilities
  • Aptitude to build a network of influencers and press commentators
  • Industry knowledge and contacts is beneficial
Job Type: Full-time Salary: From AED15,000.00 per month Application Question(s):
  • Are you comfortable working with alcohol brands?
  • Have you worked with F&B or hospitality brands?
Experience:
  • project management: 3 years (Required)
  • strategic planning: 3 years (Required)
  • Public Relations agency: 3 years (Required)
Application Deadline: 30/11/2023
Expected Start Date: 04/12/2023

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1602643
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned