Account Executive

APCO Worldwide LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory and advocacy firm in Riyadh is seeking an Account Executive to support communication strategies for clients in the tourism and cultural sectors. Key responsibilities include supporting marketing programs, conducting research on trends, and engaging in media and stakeholder relations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in related fields, 1+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills in both English and Arabic. This role offers opportunities to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in PR, communications, or destination marketing.
• Strong interest in cultural experiences and tourism.
• Proficiency in digital and social media tools.

Responsibilities

• Support communication and marketing programs for cultural institutions.
• Conduct research on tourism trends and competitor activity.
• Draft press materials and coordinate media relations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication in English

Written and verbal communication in Arabic

Organizational skills

Research and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, cultural management, tourism, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Account Executive will support day-to-day activities across a portfolio of clients within the destination marketing, arts, and culture sectors. Reporting directly to the Director, this role is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of integrated communications programs, including PR, stakeholder engagement, content development, and social media coordination. The ideal candidate brings a passion for cultural storytelling, place-branding, and audience engagement within the tourism and cultural landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Client & Project Support: Support the planning and execution of communication and marketing programs focused on destinations, cultural institutions, and arts-driven initiatives.
• Client & Project Support: Conduct in-depth research on tourism trends, cultural developments, and competitor activity to support strategy development.
• Client & Project Support: Participate in client meetings, offering insights and recommendations rooted in cultural expertise.
• Client & Project Support: Coordinate day-to-day project activities and ensure timely deliverables.

• Media, Content & Reporting: Monitor traditional and digital media for coverage related to tourism, culture, and the arts; compile regular media updates and analytics reports.
• Media, Content & Reporting: Draft press releases, briefing materials, fact sheets, social media content, and storytelling assets tailored to cultural and destination narratives.
• Media, Content & Reporting: Support media relations by identifying relevant journalists, influencers, and cultural stakeholders.

• Stakeholder & Partner Engagement: Assist in coordinating with partners including tourism boards, cultural organizations, artists, event organizers, and community groups.
• Stakeholder & Partner Engagement: Support event planning and execution for cultural activations, press trips, exhibitions, and destination showcases.

• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (creative, digital, research & insights) to align client deliverables.
• Internal Collaboration: Seek opportunities for continuous learning in cultural communications, destination branding, and tourism marketing trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, cultural management, tourism, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in PR, communications, destination marketing, arts, culture, or related sectors.
• Strong interest in cultural experiences, tourism, heritage, and creative industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Strong organizational, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital and social media tools.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.