Account Manager, Communications- Energy Practice

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

Job summary

A global communications agency in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Manager to oversee day-to-day account work and support senior team members. The role includes managing projects, client interaction, and developing business proposals. Ideal candidates should have experience in public relations, strong UAE media relations, and excellent project management skills. Opportunities for personal growth and a collaborative culture await the right professional.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Variety of virtual learning resources

Qualifications

• Ideally someone with an understanding of public relations and Energy industry experience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts.
• Experience drafting press releases and media alerts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day account work and support senior team members.
• Lead clients and internal meetings effectively.
• Account monitoring, reporting, and analysis.
• Manage medium to large-sized projects across account programs.
• Provide client counsel on tactical implementation.

Skills

Understanding of public relations

Client-facing experience

Strong UAE media relations

Project management skills

Effective time management

Experience guiding junior employees

Effective communication and negotiation 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 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 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
• 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