Account Manager Communications Technology

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

Job summary

Edelman is seeking an experienced Account Manager in Abu Dhabi with a strong background in technology and AI communications. This role involves managing account activities and providing strategic counsel to clients. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a background in high-impact communications within the tech sector.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years in communications, public relations, or digital marketing focused on tech or AI.
• Experience with high-level clients or government organizations, ideally in the GCC.
• Background in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, or emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day contact for the client on assigned workstreams.
• Lead planning and execution of major events and campaigns.
• Translate complex technical information into compelling content.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management 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 We are looking for an experienced Account Manager (AM) with a strong background in technology and AI communications secondment with a major client based in Abu Dhabi.In this role, you will manage day-to-day account activity and act as a trusted communications advisor on the ground. You’ll provide ongoing tactical support to senior client stakeholders and play a central role in executing high-impact campaigns and initiatives that make complex AI and tech topics accessible to a wide range of audiences.While seconded to the client, you will be fully embedded in their team, representing Edelman, and will have the opportunity to work on high-profile national and international programs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day contact for the client on assigned workstreams, providing counsel, coordination, and content support.
• Support the delivery of strategic communications plans focused on AI, digital innovation, and emerging technologies.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, compelling content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead or support the planning and execution of major events, exhibitions, campaigns, and public engagement activities.
• Prepare high-quality written materials, including talking points, briefing documents, web and social copy, op-eds, and media content.
• Coordinate with creative, digital, and media colleagues (both in-house and within Edelman) to ensure integrated campaign delivery.
• Monitor emerging tech trends and support the client with proactive positioning and thought leadership.
• Liaise regularly with Edelman leadership to align secondment activities with overall account strategy and agency standards.

Skills and Experience

• 4–6+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or digital marketing—with a strong focus on technology or AI sectors.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to simplify complex or technical subjects.
• Experience working with or within high-level clients or government-facing organizations, ideally in the GCC region.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience supporting or leading high-impact communications activities, events, or campaigns.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Background in or familiarity with artificial intelligence, digital transformation, or emerging technologies.
• Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Previous secondment or in-house experience.
• Experience working in the UAE or GCC region and an understanding of the local cultural and media landscape.