Account Manager, Brand

Edelman; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency, Edelman, seeks a passionate individual for a client-facing role focused on brand storytelling and media engagement. You will manage key clients, develop integrated campaign strategies, and create high-quality content while collaborating with various teams to ensure impactful communications in an inclusive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Personal growth and training opportunities

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Variety of virtual learning resources

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of experience in communications, PR, or marketing.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Deep understanding of the UAE media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day account operations and client communications.
• Develop and implement brand communication strategies.
• Draft high-quality content and drive media engagement efforts.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Project Management

Writing

Media Engagement

Job description

ABOUT US Edelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We blur the lines between each medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking and engaging with brands in new ways. You will be challenged to push convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behavior in today’s socially charged, digital environment.We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients and have the trophies to prove it. We are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot .... THE ROLE This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about brand storytelling, media engagement, and delivering integrated campaigns that resonate with consumers and stakeholders alike.You will be responsible for managing day-to-day account operations, supporting senior leadership, and leading on select workstreams for some of the region’s most high-profile brands. This is a client-facing role requiring excellent communication skills, creativity, and strong project management capabilities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the daily contact for key clients, managing communications, expectations, and delivering on project milestones.
• Develop and implement brand communication strategies and integrated campaign plans.
• Draft high-quality content, including press releases, key messages, briefing documents, speeches, social media copy, and more.
• Drive media engagement efforts, developing strong relationships with journalists and influencers across traditional and digital platforms.
• Coordinate with creative, digital, and paid media teams to deliver impactful, multi-channel brand campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitive landscape to inform strategy and reporting.
• Support new business efforts, including research, proposal writing, and pitch development.
• Manage account administration including budgets, timelines, reporting, and internal resourcing.

Skills and Experience

• 4-6+ years of experience in communications, PR, or marketing with a strong focus on consumer or corporate brands.
• Experience managing high-profile clients and delivering strategic and creative brand campaigns.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Deep understanding of the UAE media landscape and cultural context.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Confident client handler with a problem-solving mindset and a keen eye for detail.

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 in 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.

If you apply, we will review your fit against the position criteria and feedback to you. If your profile does not meet the criteria, we will retain your profile as an active applicant for future consideration.