Hybrid PR Account Executive: Grow, Influence & Deliver

Edelman Smithfield; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Personal growth and development

Inclusive culture

Virtual learning resources

Job summary

Edelman Smithfield in Abu Dhabi seeks an Account Executive to support integrated communications campaigns for a diverse client portfolio. You will collaborate with account teams to deliver high-quality client service, craft compelling content, build media relationships, and contribute to strategic initiatives that earn trust and drive business impact.

The role requires strong writing, media relations, and project-management skills, with English proficiency and Arabic being advantageous for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years in public relations, corporate communications, or an agency environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience writing media materials and client communications.
• Understanding of regional and international media landscape and financial services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with media monitoring and media database platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of client accounts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Develop press releases, media pitches, key messages, briefing documents, fact sheets, bylined articles, Q&As, newsletters, and other communications materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders across relevant industries.
• Identify proactive media opportunities and support media outreach to secure earned coverage.
• Monitor traditional, digital, and social media conversations, providing timely insights and reporting to clients.

Skills

Writing

Media relations

Client service

Project management

Time management

English proficiency

Arabic advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Media monitoring platforms

Media databases

Job description

Edelman Smithfield in Abu Dhabi seeks an Account Executive to support integrated communications campaigns for a diverse client portfolio. You will collaborate with account teams to deliver high-quality client service, craft compelling content, build media relationships, and contribute to strategic initiatives that earn trust and drive business impact.

The role requires strong writing, media relations, and project-management skills, with English proficiency and Arabic being advantageous for