Associate Executive, Middle East Media Team

Telum Media; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A media and communications company in Dubai is seeking an Associate Executive to maintain a journalist and media outlet database. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent written and spoken English and Arabic. The role offers a hybrid working environment and comprehensive onboarding to support career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive onboarding programme

Hybrid working environment

Annual leave of 25 days

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the local media industry.
• Proven ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Excellent data entry and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy and relevancy of the journalist and media outlet database.
• Build, update, and verify journalist and media outlet profiles.
• Engage with journalists over the phone and through email.

Skills

Knowledge of local media industry

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Excellent written and spoken English

Excellent written and spoken Arabic

Computer literacy [MS Office]

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Telum Media creates connections between the media and public relations sectors using our industry-focused online media contacts database, events, news and communications channels. Our media teams, located across the Asia Pacific region and in the United Arab Emirates, work diligently to ensure our media database is updated with accurate and relevant information. They also create and obtain sign-off on industry-relevant content by reaching out to journalists, publishing short and long-form content, and support calls for help with our Media Requests service. All this helps public relations firms and in-house communication teams connect with the right journalists and media outlets at the right time.

We are looking for an Associate Executive to join our Middle East Media Team based in Dubai, where you will work alongside knowledgeable and professional colleagues.

What you will do

• Maintain the accuracy and relevancy of the journalist and media outlet database in compliance with Data Protection laws
• Build, update and verify journalist and media outlet profiles
• Accurately and competently action lead generation activities to identify relevant database updates and content opportunities
• Develop an understanding of the local journalist and media landscape
• Constantly adhere to Telum Media’s data policies and methodologies
• Develop editorial skills necessary for meaningful engagement with journalists to enhance Telum’s content offering
• Develop the confidence and skills required to engage with journalists over the phone, through email and / or online
• Develop the confidence and skills required to meet journalists and / or host journalist meetings

What we are looking for

• Knowledge of or a willingness to learn about the local media industry
• Determined, self-motivated, with a proactive attitude to learning
• Optimistic and energetic, enjoys working in a team environment
• Enthusiastic about maintaining standards and great attention to detail
• Proven ability to multi-task and work to deadlines
• Excellent standard written and spoken English and Arabic
• Excellent data entry and research skills
• Computer literate [MS Office]
• Good communication skills

What we offer

• A comprehensive onboarding programme to support your career progression
• A hybrid working environment [dependent on performance]
• Annual leave of 25 days

Telum Media is committed to inclusion and diversity, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply for this position.

If you are passionate about developing a career at the heart of the media and communication industries, we look forward to hearing from you.