Marketing Specialist

Ernst & Young AE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated supervising associate to join their dynamic MENA Marketing team. This role is pivotal in designing and managing marketing initiatives across various sectors, specifically focusing on events and content development. You will collaborate closely with the Brand and External Communication teams to enhance the firm's market presence. If you have a passion for marketing and a knack for creative content, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact while working in a diverse and inclusive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working tools

Transformative leadership coaching

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in content marketing or written communications.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and copy editing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist digital and physical events for the MENA region.
• Support content development for newsletters, brochures, and presentations.

Skills

Excellent English writing skills

Excellent Arabic writing skills

Digital marketing strategy

Copy editing skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to multi-task

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description:

To comply with UAE nationalization law, EY must hire nationals from UAE for this role.

EY has a powerful purpose: to build a better working world. The EY MENA Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) team plays a critical role in helping the firm realize this purpose through its work supporting EY's brand, reputation, and business goals.

The opportunity:

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented supervising associate to work across a variety of sectors and service lines within the MENA Marketing team. As a supervising associate, you will provide strong support to the MENA Marketing Leader. You will help design, develop, and manage marketing initiatives for the MENA region, specifically managing events in the UAE and providing guidance to other markets, managing webinars (both internal and external), and supporting content development profiles, brochures, presentations, thought leadership, and newsletters.

The role will also work closely with Brand and External Communication team members to optimize content for social channels to drive revenue and protect and enhance our brand position in the market.

Success in this role will be the delivery of comprehensive, world-class marketing initiatives that deliver sustainable and measurable results.

Your key responsibilities:

• Assist and manage digital events including internal and external webinars.
• Manage physical events from start to finish, working with the business and providing branding support where needed.
• Manage EY participation at external events and speaking opportunities in line with the BMC plan and budgets.
• Creative writing and content editing of invitations and brochures.
• Support content development of local thought leadership, newsletters, and presentations.
• Assist with global thought leadership deployment and programs.
• Lead on marketing plans and campaigns with internal and external communications.
• Liaise effectively with the internal creative agency for creative design support.
• Deploy CRM systems and effective use of marketing channels.
• Develop and maintain a monthly activities calendar.
• Develop greater understanding of EY marketing protocols including BRET, Global SCORE, event contracts, procurement procedures, sponsorships, C-event tool, EY Visual Identity guidelines, EY writing style guidelines.
• Act as an ambassador of the MENA BMC team.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent English and Arabic writing skills.
• Ability to synthesize a lot of detailed information into key messages through copy editing skills.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing strategy and platforms - how to engage audiences.
• Ability to prioritize workload and proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to multi-task with good attention to detail even when working under pressure or on several projects simultaneously.
• Be a team player with a flexible can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Be able to work under own initiative with minimal supervision; demonstrate reliability.
• Good knowledge and skills concerning business fundamentals and cross-cultural sensitivities.
• Develop knowledge of the business; actively find and participate in opportunities to learn.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent area of study or experience).
• Must be a UAE national.
• 2 to 4 years experience in content marketing and/or written communications.
• Experience in copy editing.
• Experience working in an agency or fast-paced environment.
• Experience working and delivering engaging programs within a people organization.
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
• Experience working with multiple teams and independently.

What we look for:

We are looking for people who can combine great listening skills, collaboration, influencing, and commercial acumen. Being able to thrive in an ever-changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.