Compensation

20,000-25,000 AED per month plus bonus

Full Benefits

About the Role and Company

Prestigious international business communications consultancy is searching for a PR Consultant for their Financial Services Division. This firm works with clients across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East from large quoted multi-national corporations to SMEs just starting on their journey. They develop strategies, enhancing brand value and communicating their story to key audiences. The MENA business provides a range of consultancy services across industry and government sectors offering:
o Capital markets & investor relations consultancy
o Financial communications
o Corporate communications and public policy
o Corporate reporting

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a strategic corporate and financial communications
consultancy, or a relevant in-house position, and a desire to step up and accelerate their career development. The
breadth and variety of our client base means we can accommodate sector specialists or consultants who want to
work across a broader range of areas.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in developing the financial and professional services portfolio as
part of the broader Financial Communications client base \xe2\x80\x93 taking day-to-day responsibility for leading successful
client programmes while contributing to the continued success of the firm through new business, marketing and team
development.

What\'s Special About The Role

This is an opportunity to work with some of the fastest growing financial services in the MENA region. Communications strategy is key and these prestigious clients will be looking to the firm to help them craft effective messaging.

There are opportunities for travel throughout MENA especially to the GCC.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications strategies and execution plans
• Draft technical press releases to a good standard
• Build strong media relations both through organising press office teams and garnering media interest
• Draft social media content and understand social media strategy
• Develop feedback reports
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills managing complex accounts across geographies
• Helping to run client teams of various sizes and being a client\xe2\x80\x99s daily point of contact
• Project managing integrated accounts including digital and social media implementation, and liaising with ESG, content and creative, public policy and research teams
• Conceptualising and leading teams to produce compelling content including press releases, op-eds, thought leadership reports and social media content
• Developing relationships with media and other stakeholders and influencers

Qualifications

• Native English and preferably Arabic speaker
• University degree or higher education
• Solid knowledge of financial and professional services
• Three years of experience working in a successful PR consultancy or equivalent in-house position
• Confident client communication and presenting skills
• Commercial and selling skills including experience of new business activity (research, drafting pitch slides, pitching and networking)

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