Account Manager, Communications- Energy Practice

Daniel J Edelman Holdings; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced account manager to provide client counsel and manage projects. The role demands strong skills in public relations, media relations, and project management. Successful candidates will engage actively with clients and work on high-profile brands while guiding junior employees. Opportunities for personal growth and a collaborative culture await.

Benefits

Personal growth opportunities

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Virtual learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience in the public relations field with knowledge of the Energy industry.
• Strong media relations with English and Arabic media outlets.
• Ability to negotiate and obtain cooperation.
• Experience in drafting press releases and other related content.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day account work and support senior team members.
• Lead client interactions and provide counsel on tactical implementation.
• Oversee medium to large projects and manage suppliers.
• Assist in preparing new business proposals and presentations.

Skills

Public relations understanding

Client facing experience

UAE media relations

Project management skills

Time management

Team guidance experience

Communication skills

Content development skills

Job description

ABOUT USEdelman 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 todays 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 ROLEYour 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
• Strong project management skills
• 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.

WHATS 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.

Required Experience:

Manager