Account Executive - PR, Creator and Social (Sports)

160over90; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing agency in Dubai is seeking a driven Account Executive to support high-profile global clients in PR and communications. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience, a passion for sports, and strong communication skills. You will assist in executing integrated campaigns across various sports and manage media outreach and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in communications, PR, social media, or marketing.
• Exposure to global brands or international campaign delivery is a plus.
• Strong writing and editing ability from press releases to social copy.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day communications activities including media outreach and reporting.
• Assist in preparing PR materials, including press releases and media summaries.
• Track media coverage, compile reports, and identify insights from performance data.

Skills

Communications

PR

Social Media

Marketing

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content reporting tools

Job description

Who We Are

160over90 is an award‑winning global marketing agency that forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full‑service, channel‑agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca‑Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.

The Role and What You’ll Do

160over90 is seeking a driven and detail‑oriented Account Executive to join our growing communications team in Dubai, supporting one of the agency’s most high‑profile global clients. The account spans multiple premium sports including golf, cricket, F1, sailing, and more giving you the chance to work on major campaigns with cultural impact.

As Account Executive, you will support day‑to‑day communications activities including media outreach, reporting, social listening, event support, and content development. You’ll work closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and contribute to ongoing storytelling that connects with global audiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of PR or marketing experience and a passion for sport, culture, and global brand work.

Support the delivery of integrated communications campaigns across a wide portfolio of sports and partnerships.

Assist in preparing PR materials, including press releases, media summaries, and briefing documents.

Track media coverage, compile reports, and help identify insights from performance data.

Monitor social and cultural trends to help inform proactive storytelling opportunities.

Liaise with internal teams (strategy, creative, partnerships, production) to ensure communications alignment across projects.

Help coordinate logistics and materials for events, shoots, or client activations as needed.

Conduct research to support journalist outreach, trend reports, and competitor monitoring.

Maintain internal and client‑facing documents, calendars, and trackers to ensure work stays on time and on brief.

You Have These

1–2 years of experience in communications, PR, social media, or marketing, ideally within an agency or sports / lifestyle brand environment.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Exposure to global brands or international campaign delivery is a plus.

Communications Skills

Strong writing and editing ability from press releases to social copy.

Comfortable preparing media materials and coordinating media monitoring.

Digital Fluency

Working knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X / Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn).

Understanding of digital content formats and influencer marketing basics.

Project Support

Excellent organizational skills; able to handle multiple tasks across different workstreams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic content / reporting tools

We’d Love If You Also Have These

A proactive mindset and a willingness to jump in and learn.

Team player with a collaborative attitude and attention to detail.

Passion for sport, entertainment, and cultural storytelling

Confidence to contribute ideas and support in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.

How we work

WME Group is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship‑based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Follow our story at 160over90.com and on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity

160 over 90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.