Account Executive, Financial Communications

ME033 Edelman FZ LLC (UAE); Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Edelman is seeking an Account Executive to support integrated communications campaigns for a diverse client portfolio. You will work with account teams to deliver high-quality client service, develop compelling content, build media relationships, and contribute to strategic initiatives that earn trust and drive business impact.

You will collaborate with internal specialists across digital, creative, and strategy teams, manage multiple deadlines, and help craft materials and reports that reflect

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or an agency environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage for Middle East-based roles.
• Demonstrated experience writing media materials and client communications.
• Understanding of the regional, international media landscape and financial services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with media monitoring and media database platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of client accounts and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Develop press releases, media pitches, key messages, briefing documents, fact sheets, bylined articles, Q&A, newsletters, and other materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders across relevant industries.
• Identify proactive media opportunities and support media outreach to secure earned coverage.
• Monitor traditional, digital, and social media conversations and provide timely insights and reporting.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, stakeholder landscapes, and audience insights.
• Support planning and execution of media events, press conferences, product launches, and executive interviews.
• Collaborate with internal specialists across digital, creative, social, strategy, and production teams.
• Prepare client reports, campaign evaluations, meeting agendas, contact reports, and media coverage analyses.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Contribute ideas during brainstorming and support new business proposals.
• Ensure all work reflects Edelman's standards for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

Storytelling

Client service

Relationship management

Project management

Time management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring platforms

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

About the Role

Edelman is seeking a dynamic and motivated Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will support the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work closely with account teams to deliver high-quality client service, develop compelling content, build media relationships, and contribute to strategic communications initiatives that help clients earn trust and drive business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of client accounts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Develop press releases, media pitches, key messages, briefing documents, fact sheets, bylined articles, Q&A, newsletters, and other communications materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders across relevant industries.
• Identify proactive media opportunities and support media outreach to secure impactful earned coverage.
• Monitor traditional, digital, and social media conversations, providing timely insights and reporting to clients.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, stakeholder landscapes, and audience insights to inform communications strategies.
• Support the planning and execution of media events, press conferences, product launches, executive interviews, and integrated campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal specialists across digital, creative, social, strategy, and production teams to deliver integrated communications solutions.
• Prepare client reports, campaign evaluations, meeting agendas, contact reports, and media coverage analyses.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions and support the development of new business proposals and presentations.
• Ensure all work reflects Edelman's standards for quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or an agency environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage for Middle East-based roles.
• Demonstrated experience writing media materials and client communications.
• Understanding of the regional, international media landscape and financial services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with media monitoring and media database platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Excellent client service and relationship management skills.
• Basic understanding of the financial services landscape in the region and globally.
• Media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Project and time management.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Curiosity about business, media, culture, and emerging trends.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers high-quality work on time and to a consistently high standard.
• Builds trusted relationships with clients, media, and colleagues.
• Identifies proactive opportunities that add value to client programs.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and accountability.
• Contributes positively to team culture and Edelman's collaborative environment.
• Continuously develops communications expertise and industry knowledge.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• An opportunity to shape your future and work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the PR industry, who will nurture, challenge and enable you.
• We offer hybrid work environment where you can work from home twice a week.
• Big potential for personal growth, training, and further development of skills
• A dynamic, collaborative and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced – and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are.
• A huge variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected.

We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values.

We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company.

At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration.

Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe.

The relentless pursuit of excellence

The freedom to be constantly curious

The courage to do the right thing

The commitment to positively impact society.

We grow our people

We invite and celebrate differences

Our reputation is our brand

We’re global, yet local

We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated.

At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business.