Marketing Specialist - Dubai

EY; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a highly motivated supervising associate for the MENA Marketing team. The role involves managing marketing initiatives, assisting in digital and physical events, and supporting content development. Candidates must be UAE nationals with a Bachelor's degree, 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in content marketing, and strong English and Arabic writing skills. A competitive compensation package is offered along with continuous learning and a diverse culture.

Benefits

Continuous learning

Flexible working tools

Transformative leadership

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years experience in content marketing or written communications.
• Experience in copy editing.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and manage digital and physical events.
• Manage EY participation at external events.
• Support content development of newsletters and presentations.

Skills

Excellent English and Arabic writing skills

Ability to synthesize information

Digital marketing strategy understanding

Strong organization and time management skills

Multitasking ability

Team player attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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 EYs 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.

We are looking for a bright and dynamic individual who thrives on the challenge of creating initiatives from scratch sharing ideas while delivering to a high standard within tight timescales. You can expect to work with senior stakeholders who are highly engaged in what you are doing. You will work within teams of varying sizes with a range of expertise.

Success in this role will be the delivery of comprehensive worldclass 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 provide 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 comms
• 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 BRET Global SCORE event contracts procurement procedures sponsorships Cevent 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 multitask with good attention to detail even when working under pressure or on several projects simultaneously.
• Be a team player with a flexible cando 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 crosscultural sensitivities.
• Develop knowledge of the business; actively find and participate in opportunities to learn.

To qualify you must have

• Bachelors 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 alone

What we look for

We are looking for people who can combine great listening skills collaboration influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing diverse multicultural 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 youll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer:

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

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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