Corporate PR I Senior Account Executive

Q Communications; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency seeks a Senior Corporate Account Executive to lead PR services for clients in Dubai. The role involves developing creative PR plans, managing client portfolios, and crafting impactful campaigns. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in public relations and excellent client service skills, with a commitment to professional growth and team success.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PR industry experience.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional client service.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PR plans aligned with client objectives.
• Manage client portfolios independently.
• Craft innovative PR campaigns tailored to client needs.

Skills

Project Management

Client Service

Team Leadership

Media Relations

Creative Thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Communications

Public Relations or Journalism

Digital Marketing

Job description

Who we are

With offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Manchester, Q has a reputation for big ideas, new insights, relentless tenacity and achieving exceptional results for our clients – across the UAE, Middle East, United Kingdom, Europe and USA.

Our vision

We aspire to be the world’s most sought-after communications agency, inspiring moments of brilliance and happiness through our exceptional services and actions; a collective of creatives and communicators who we encourage and nurture in both mind and body; adding unparalleled value to our clients and making a real difference in the world.

Why join us

Q is a special place to work, made up of a passionate team who deliver brilliance and exceptional service to our clients. Our people are very important to us and we like to look after them by providing a range of opportunities and benefits, including:

Be better at what you do:

• Qcademy offers you the opportunity to learn and grow with us. We pride ourselves on our teams’ personal and professional development.
• We promise to give you all the tools you need in a great workspace so you can focus on being the best version of you.

You are our story:

• We believe that our people are our greatest achievement and know our team is our greatest asset.
• We regularly show our appreciation to our people and celebrate their achievements.

Flexible Fun Work Space:

• Our people enjoy coming into work and spending time with each other.
• We offer flexibility to help our people get the balance right between life in and outside of work.
• We are a team of professionals who know what it takes to get the job done.
• But we also know how and when to have fun.

Be part of something bigger:

• We embrace diversity and inclusion. Our team is proudly made up of people from across the globe and we see this as one of our greatest strengths.
• With international offices and a global client portfolio Q Communications continues to grow and you can be part of the journey.

Create Impact:

• We deliver campaigns for our clients that impact their business and your friends will be talking about at the water cooler.
• We care about the community we live in and are passionate about giving back. Through our Q Cares program we show our support for causes that we’re passionate about.

We live and breathe our values:

Connection | Creativity | Respect | Communication | Passion

Reporting into the Head of PR, the Senior Corporate Account Executive plays a lead role in the hands-on delivery of and PR services to a portfolio of clients. Responsibilities include:

• Develops creative and results-driven PR plans aligned with client briefs and objectives.
• Builds leadership capabilities to independently manage client portfolios from start to finish.
• Serves as the primary strategic PR advisor for assigned clients, offering guidance, issue resolution, and exceptional service.
• Crafts innovative, insight-led campaigns tailored to client industries and communications goals.
• Sets clear project plans, manages timelines independently, and effectively prioritizes tasks with minimal supervision.
• Produces high-quality written materials, including media releases, pitch notes, and interview briefings.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships with media, influencers, and key content creators; hosts media interactions when appropriate.
• Acts as a key liaison between internal teams and clients, co-leading meetings and maintaining consistent communication.
• Coordinates interviews and editorial meetings with key journalists, supporting client spokespeople throughout the process.
• Proactively pitches stories and content ideas across all media formats — print, digital, and broadcast.
• Cultivates a network of relevant influencers to amplify campaigns and client visibility.
• Tracks media coverage and prepares detailed performance reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Measures and evaluates campaign outcomes, delivering meaningful insights and results analysis.
• Supports planning and execution of client events, ensuring flawless delivery and hands-on assistance.
• Maintains a high standard of responsiveness and professionalism in all client interactions.
• Identifies upselling opportunities and contributes to business development through market research and lead generation.
• Expands knowledge of client contracts, invoicing processes, and internal reporting systems.
• Contributes to ideation sessions and pitch development to generate fresh, impactful ideas for prospective clients.
• Actively participates in Qcademy and other learning initiatives to enhance professional development.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends to ensure Q and its clients remain ahead in the regional communications landscape.

Who you are:

Ideally you will have:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Digital Marketing.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep understanding of the local media landscape, with proven experience navigating it effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and delivering outstanding client service.
• Well-established network of local media contacts, including journalists, influencers, and key industry stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with various social media platforms.
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, media, colleagues, and other stakeholders and leverage these connections to support business and client goals.
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to lead teams in delivering high-quality work and strategic outcomes.
• Solid project management capabilities, with a strong track record of delivering on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities.
• A balanced combination of creative thinking and commercial insight.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and delivery.
• Strong resilience and the ability to model this positively for junior team members.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism through punctuality, presentation, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Committed to continuous professional development and passionate about mentoring and supporting the growth of junior team members.
• Actively keeps up with industry trends and developments, and contributes knowledge through mentoring, collaboration, and thought leadership.

We look forward to hearing from you-apply now using the link below.