PR & Communications Executive

Messe Frankfurt Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading trade fair and event organizer in Dubai as a PR & Communications Executive. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance brand visibility and industry influence through effective communication strategies. You will manage press materials, collaborate with media partners, and support social media efforts, all while working in a dynamic, multicultural environment. If you're passionate about storytelling and media relations, this position is perfect for you. Contribute to shaping the voice of iconic B2B events and grow your career in a collaborative team that values innovation and creativity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in PR or marketing communications role with media relations experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage press materials and coordinate with media partners.
• Support social media activities and manage onsite media center during events.

Skills

Media Relations

PR Campaign Execution

Communication Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social Media Platforms

Advanced Excel

Job description

Messe Frankfurt Middle East is a leading trade fair and event organizer based in Dubai, and a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, one of the world's largest event organizers with a history dating back over 800 years. With a strong regional presence, we organize some of the most successful and recognized B2B exhibitions and conferences across the Middle East, including Automechanika Dubai, Beautyworld Middle East, Intersec, and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. Our events connect global businesses, foster industry innovation, and serve as vital platforms for networking, trade, and knowledge exchange across a range of dynamic sectors.

We're looking for a PR & Communications Executive to support our growing portfolio of B2B exhibitions and conferences. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive communicator with a passion for storytelling and media relations to play a vital role in amplifying our brand voice and industry influence.

Reporting to the Head of PR & Communications, you will assist in delivering our communications strategy across all exhibitions and conferences. From managing press materials and coordinating with media partners to supporting onsite press operations and contributing to our digital presence, your impact will be felt across every touchpoint of our PR efforts.

What You'll Be Doing

• Create and manage press materials such as fact files, company profiles, and exhibitor spotlights.
• Coordinate with our external PR agency to ensure timely content sharing and approvals.
• Conduct exhibitor outreach to gather quotes, survey feedback, and insights for PR storytelling.
• Maintain and update media contact lists, and handle media registrations.
• Manage and support the onsite media centre and Digital Press Box during exhibitions.
• Update press sections on event websites and oversee press release uploads and distributions.
• Support social media activities including press content distribution, news sharing, and community management.
• Collaborate with the Social Media Manager to plan and implement monthly content calendars and provide onsite support during events.
• Assist with budget and procurement processes within the communications team.
• Handle administrative duties such as form submissions and documentation for communications projects.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a PR or marketing communications role.
• Solid exposure to media relations, PR campaign execution, and internal team support.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms; advanced Excel is a plus.
• Highly organized, proactive, and a team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Experience in exhibitions or the events industry and working in the Middle East is a bonus.

Why Messe Frankfurt Middle East

At MFME, you'll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that values innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking. We offer a dynamic and multicultural work environment where you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the voice of some of the region's most iconic B2B events.