Corporate PR I Senior Account Executive

Q Communications; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in Dubai is seeking a Corporate PR Senior Account Executive. The role involves delivering exceptional PR services, developing innovative strategies, and managing client relations in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong media network and a passion for communication.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Flexible work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Deep understanding of the local media landscape.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and media.

Responsibilities

• Develops creative and results-driven PR plans aligned with client briefs.
• Serves as primary PR advisor for clients, ensuring exceptional service.
• Produces high-quality written materials, including media releases and pitch notes.

Skills

Client service skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Public relations strategies

Media relations

Education

Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Digital Marketing

Job description

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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

Be Better At What You Do

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:

• 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

Responsibilities

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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