Strategic PR Account Manager | Hybrid & Growth

Edelman; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Personal growth & training

Diverse and inclusive culture

Virtual learning resources

Job summary

Edelman in Abu Dhabi is offering a hybrid role supporting day-to-day account work and providing guidance to senior team members. You will engage with clients to advise on tactical implementations and may lead on select accounts across high-profile brands.

The position emphasizes strong UAE media relations, project management, and the ability to work across multiple accounts while meeting tight deadlines. Arabic fluency is essential and the company fosters a diverse, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Understanding of public relations with retail client experience.
• Previous client-facing experience with tactical counsel.
• Strong UAE media relations with English media outlets.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and tight deadlines.
• Experience guiding junior employees.
• Excellent negotiation and cooperation skills.
• Strong content development and press materials drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Proposal writing, content development and research.
• Account management, including leading clients and internal meetings.
• Account monitoring, reporting and analysis.
• Manage medium to large projects across account programmes, including managing suppliers.
• Client counsel on tactical implementation and day-to-day contacts.
• Assist in developing and preparing new business proposals and presentations.

Skills

Public relations

Client facing

UAE media relations

Project management

Time management

Mentoring juniors

Negotiation

Content development

Arabic fluency

Job description

Edelman in Abu Dhabi is offering a hybrid role supporting day-to-day account work and providing guidance to senior team members. You will engage with clients to advise on tactical implementations and may lead on select accounts across high-profile brands.

The position emphasizes strong UAE media relations, project management, and the ability to work across multiple accounts while meeting tight deadlines. Arabic fluency is essential and the company fosters a diverse, inclusive culture.