Account Manager, Communications- Energy Practice

Edelman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global public relations firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated account manager to spearhead client accounts, provide strategic counsel, and interact with high-profile brands. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of public relations, particularly in the energy sector, and will possess strong UAE media relations. This role offers significant opportunities for personal growth and development in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Virtual learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience in public relations and the Energy industry preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts under tight deadlines.
• Experience guiding junior employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day account work.
• Write proposals and develop content.
• Lead client and internal meetings.
• Monitor accounts and report on them.
• Provide tactical counsel to clients.

Skills

Public relations understanding

Client-facing experience

UAE media relations

Time management

Communication skills

Content development skills

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 Your role involves managing day-to-day account work and providing support to senior team members. The successful candidate will have frequent interaction with the client providing counsel on tactical implementation. You may also be the primary lead on some accounts within the team and will have the opportunity to work on a number of high-profile brands.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Proposal writing and review, content development and research.
• Account management, including leading clients and internal meetings.
• Account monitoring, reporting and analysis.
• Manage medium to large sized projects across account programmes, including the management of suppliers.
• Client counsel, both tactical implementation and general day-to-day contact
• Assist in developing and preparing new business proposals and presentations.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ideally someone with an understanding of public relations and Energy industry experience.
• Previous client facing experience, including providing tactical counsel.
• Strong UAE media relations with English and Arabic media outlets
• Effective time management, and demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst managing multiple accounts
• Experience guiding junior employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including skills in negotiation and obtaining cooperation.
• Strong content development skills, and experience drafting press releases, media alerts, bylined articles, features etc.

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.
• 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.