PR Account Director (social media) - Global PR Agency

Manpower Professional; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global PR agency is seeking an Account Director to manage social media projects. This role requires strong project management skills, client interaction, and a solid understanding of integrated marketing communications. The ideal candidate will lead projects from strategy to execution, ensuring measurable outcomes for global brands.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in social media, digital, PR, media, or advertising roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver global and local social media projects for a major automotive brand.
• Manage all financial aspects of projects, including statements of work and budget adherence.
• Maintain client relationships daily and handle high-pressure situations effectively.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Flexibility

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Any degree

Job description

PR Account Director (social media) - Global PR Agency

HR Source Consulting

Posted In 18 / 11 / 2013

Job Description :

Seeking an Account Director to work across both owned and earned social media platforms. You will focus on specific projects and lead them from start to completion. This role requires strong account and project management skills, experience with results-driven, global social media projects, and a solid understanding of integrated marketing communications and the role of social media within those strategies.

You should be skilled at client interaction, evaluating requirements, and developing comprehensive social strategies based on research and insights, including social content creation, outreach, search visibility, innovative engagement solutions, and measurable outcomes.

Active engagement in social media, experience in developing social solutions for clients, and a proven track record in managing complex programs for global brands are essential. This includes leveraging social media and word of mouth, executing strategies, and understanding research.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and deliver global and local social media projects for a major automotive brand, from strategy and creative stages to implementation and measurement.
2. Utilize strong project management skills and tools.
3. Lead projects by collaborating with internal teams (social analysts, content strategists, senior account leadership), managing external agencies (creative, media, content production, event planning), and coordinating with multiple client stakeholders.
4. Manage all financial aspects of projects, including statements of work and budget adherence.
5. Maintain client relationships daily and handle high-pressure situations effectively.

Job Requirements

Experience : Relevant experience in social media, digital, PR, media, or advertising roles.

Job Type : Full Time

Vacancies : 2 Open Positions

Salary : Negotiable

Qualifications : Any degree, faculty, major, age, nationality, residence, languages, and owning a car or driving license are acceptable.

Desired Skills and Experience :

• Strategic thinking
• Pragmatism
• Proactivity
• Creativity
• Flexibility / Open-mindedness
• Multi-tasking ability
• Sense of humor
• Solid consultancy background in social media, digital, PR, media, or advertising
• Experience in developing social strategies from planning to execution
• Prior roles include Senior Account Manager, Senior Digital Manager, Senior Social Media Manager, Digital PR Manager, or Digital PR Director

About The Company :

HR Source Consulting is a leading Human Resources Consultancy serving clients across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). We provide expert HR planning and solutions to a diverse range of organizations, from multinationals to SMEs and boutique businesses.