PR Account Manager – Technology (PR & Communications)

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in Dubai is seeking an Account Manager with a strong background in technology communications. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of experience in PR, excellent communication skills, and strong media relations with the tech press in the UAE. Responsibilities include leading client accounts and developing effective PR campaigns. The role offers a dynamic environment and opportunities to engage with innovative tech clients.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in PR or communications with technology clients.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong media relations with UAE tech press.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple tech client accounts ensuring satisfaction.
• Develop integrated PR campaigns across channels.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance.

Skills

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Media relations

Proficiency in media monitoring tools

Strategic mindset

Tools

Meltwater

Cision

Job description

We are seeking a driven and dynamic Account Manager with a strong background in technology communications to join a leading PR agency’s Dubai office. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a deep understanding of the tech media landscape in the GCC, and a track record of managing B2B and B2C technology clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the day‑to‑day lead on multiple tech client accounts, ensuring strategic planning, flawless execution, and client satisfaction.
• Develop and execute integrated PR campaigns across earned, shared, and owned channels.
• Craft compelling press releases, media pitches, and thought leadership content aligned with clients’ objectives.
• Maintain strong media relations with top‑tier technology journalists and influencers across the GCC.
• Lead client meetings, status calls, and presentations, offering proactive counsel and strategic insights.
• Collaborate with internal creative, digital, and media teams to drive campaign performance and innovation.
• Monitor, track, and report on campaign performance using media monitoring and analytics tools.
• Support senior leadership with new business proposals and pitch development.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in PR or communications, with a strong focus on technology clients.
• Agency background preferred; in‑house corporate communications within the tech sector is also a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong media relations with UAE and regional tech press.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, timelines, and budgets effectively.
• Proficient in media monitoring tools (e.g., Meltwater, Cision) and social media platforms.
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented communicator with a strategic mindset.
• Passionate about innovation, startups, and emerging technologies.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a multicultural agency setting.