Junior PR Account Manager

Umami Comms DMCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Umami Comms DMCC is seeking a Junior PR Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients, assist in PR strategy development, and lead a team of junior staff. The role emphasizes strong communication, media outreach, and content creation to elevate client profiles in the F&B and lifestyle sectors.

You will collaborate with senior managers, manage client expectations, and drive successful PR campaigns while nurturing relationships with media outlets across the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of PR experience.
• Agency experience with F&B or lifestyle clients is mandatory.
• Excellent media industry connections are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and develop PR strategies.
• Develop media pitches and secure media coverage.
• Create press releases and content tailored to audiences.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor media coverage and report results.

Skills

Strong communication

Media relations

Copywriting

Event management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Agency experience

Job description

The Role:

The Junior PR Account Manager is a mid-level management role for someone with a minimum of 4/5 years of experience in the field.The Junior PR Account Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, assisting in the development and execution of PR strategies, managing a team of junior and PR Executives.

Responsibilities:

Client Management:

• Manage client accounts and develop PR strategies to meet their objectives
• Assist in the creation of comprehensive PR plans and campaigns
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure their needs are met
• Contributing to weekly meetings, and liaising and updating clients on PR activities
• Monitor and analyze media coverage
• Handle client inquiries, requests, and concerns in a timely and professional manner

Media Relations:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key media outlets and journalists
• Pitch stories and secure media coverage for clients
• Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities for media exposure
• Developing news angles, stories and pitches to further the client’s profile, products and services
• Securing high-end interviews for key clients
• Conduct research and analysis to measure PR success and identify areas for improvement
• Being involved in pitching for new business and developing PR proposals

Content Development:

• Assist in creating compelling and engaging content for press releases, media pitches, articles, and other communication materials
• Ensure content is tailored to the target audience and aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary information for content creation
• Edit and proofread content for accuracy and consistency
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and strategy development

Management:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and integrated PR strategies
• Managing and mentoring junior members of staff
• Support the training and onboarding of new team members
• Collaborate with senior PR managers to support the development of the PR department's capabilities and expertise.
• Contribute to the creation of training materials and best practices documentation
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the PR team

Relevant skills/ aptitude

• High levels of communication - both presentation, verbal and written skills
• Agency experience working with F&B and/or lifestyle clients is mandatory
• Must be well connected in the media industry - Strong relationships with both local and national business and Lifestyle/F&B media outlets
• Impressive emotional intelligence and interpersonal expertise
• A passion for the media and the F&B industries
• Flair for creativity, strategic thinking and innovation
• Strong copywriting skills
• Commercially aware and business savvy
• Strong presentation skills
• Good industry knowledge and experience in building influential networks
• Outstanding organisation with an ability to manage multiple projects and portfolios
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Consistently meet standards and requirements
• Event management