PR Account Executive

M&C Saatchi; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Sport & Entertainment sector is seeking a PR Account Executive in Dubai. The role involves collaborating with global brands, supporting PR strategies, and executing communications campaigns. Ideal candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, strong Arabic media relations, and a passion for driving results in PR and Communications.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in PR/Communications.
• Ability to speak, read and write in Arabic.
• Solid media background with an interest in sport and entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Support communications team in drafting media materials including press releases and meeting agendas.
• Lead on client correspondence and daily updates.
• Monitor and log relevant media coverage.

Skills

Outstanding communications skills

Strong Arabic media relations

Ability to produce excellent work to tight deadlines

Self-starter

Highly organised

Clear communicator

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department:Sport & Entertainment

Reporting to: Communications Manager

Work arrangement: Full time / hybrid

Job Description:

As a PR Account Executive, you will have the opportunity to work with multiple global, high-profile Sport & Entertainment brands across the Middle East, supporting with their PR and helping to develop exciting communications campaigns. You will work closely with the other members of the PR account team and help with project execution as part of cross-functional teams which could include PR/Comms.

Responsibilities:

• Support the communications team in drafting media materials including press releases, briefing documents, meeting agendas, bios, speeches
• Develop and demonstrate a solid understanding of PR principles and client strategy by contributing ideas for campaigns and projects

• Lead on client correspondence (daily updates, activity reports, WIP reports, client calls)
• Support with research for new business proposals
• Stay updated with industry trends and apply them where necessary to improve campaign effectiveness

• Monitor and log all relevant media coverage before sharing with client in a timely manner

• Act as part of the on-the-ground comms team to support media management and amplification at all events where needed

Requirements:

• Outstanding communications skills with ability to speak, read and write in Arabic
• 1-2 years of experience in PR/ Communications
• Strong Arabic media relations/contacts
• Ability to produce excellent work to tight deadlines
• Solid media background and knowledge of the industry, with an interest in sport, entertainment and events
• Self-starter, who is highly organised and a clear communicator

If you are passionate about PR & Communications and have a track record of driving results for clients, we want to hear from you.