Senior Campaign Executive

TEAM LEWIS; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing agency seeks a Senior Campaign Executive to manage media relations, client communications, and project management. The role requires strong presentation skills and experience in digital communications. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering award-winning campaigns and fostering client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B, corporate, consumer, or digital communications.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Assist Campaign Managers with client and project management.
• Pitch content to journalists and manage press tours.
• Draft press releases and create press materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Strong presentation skills

Research skills

Leadership ability

Calm under pressure

Job description

About TEAM LEWIS

We are a global marketing agency that has grown from startup to multinational in just over two decades. Our success stems from talented people delivering award-winning campaigns, expanding client relationships into new markets or services, and making strategic acquisitions. TEAM LEWIS has received numerous prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO European Excellence, and PRCA Digital Digital Impact Global Digital Excellence.

At the core of our business is the TEAM LEWIS Foundation. In January 2021, in response to the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, we launched our local causes scheme, allowing members to nominate causes close to their hearts for cash donations, as well as in-kind support in terms of expertise, time, and resources. Over the past year, we have donated nearly $2 million to 445 causes worldwide.

Role Overview

The Senior Campaign Executive is responsible for day-to-day media liaison and project management within accounts. As the most media-focused role in the Client Servicing team, this individual excels at pitching client stories to the media, integrating social media into PR campaigns, and communicating effectively with clients, media, and influencer contacts.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Management: Assist Campaign Managers and Directors with client and project management; provide strategic advice; maintain client relationships; support business development through pitch preparation and research.
• Media Relations: Follow news agendas; pitch content to journalists, bloggers, analysts, and influencers; manage press tours and briefings; adapt campaign plans; respond rapidly to breaking news; build media contacts; attend industry events.
• Content Creation: Draft biographies, press releases, alerts, Q&As, backgrounders, and boilerplates; create press materials; develop news angles; review and guide content quality.
• Digital / Social Media: Leverage social platforms to expand networks; pitch digital content; explore new tools; provide social insights; collaborate with digital teams.
• Team Development: Mentor junior staff; meet personal and client objectives; report activity levels; support training and development.
• Reporting and Analysis: Track media activity; review reports; communicate performance internally and to management.
• General: Support team initiatives; promote the brand and values; assist HR and talent efforts; contribute to system and process improvements.

About You

• Experience in B2B, corporate, consumer, or digital communications at a Campaign Executive or Senior Campaign Executive level.
• Attention to detail; excellent written and spoken English and Arabic; creative thinking.
• Understanding of client issues; strong presentation skills; broad media knowledge; research skills.
• Leadership ability; effective delegation; calm under pressure; confident at board level; current affairs awareness; professional appearance.

This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional responsibilities as needed.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a respectful environment where everyone can thrive.