Account Director - Public Relations

Job Location: Dubai ( UAE)

Experience: 8-12 years of experience

Job Description:

Influencer Engagement:

- Manage relationships with key, senior level media/influencers,

- Solicit & share feedback/perception from media & influencers regarding client(s), competition & position in the industry in order to counsel clients & inform actions

Digital & Social Media Acumen:

- Establish social media objectives & goals across the account

- Partner with clients to establish the strategic direction for social media engagements

- Lead engagement with executives & support of their individual social media platforms

Client Engagement:

- Provide strategic counsel to executive-level clients

- Ensure internal & external stakeholders are aligned

- Manage, influence & negotiate scope of work with clients

- Drive strategic communication planning process

- Collaborate with other business leads to integrate & drive best results for all parties

Business Acumen & Strategic Thinking:

- Oversee team utilization, financial & resource management issues

- Contribute to agency strategic planning initiatives

- Educate & oversee team on cross agency activity

- Ability to detect & mitigate possible issues, conflicts & disruptions in the business

New Business Development:

- Responsible for some existing account growth and diversification metrics

- Determine if prospective business qualifies for pursuit

- Lead preparation and delivery of organic growth or new business proposal content & in-person pitch meetings

- Begin coordinating & pursuing cross-account/practice & global business opportunities

Qualifications:

- At least 8-10 years' experience in Integrated communications - in an agency

- Minimum of 4 years PR management, crisis management & execution experience

- Demonstrated creative & strategic mindset

- New business development experience

- Strong organizational skills & ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and meet deadlines

- Bachelor's degree required & Master's degree preferred in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field

We are looking for only agency candidates

If interested in pursuing this opportunity, please call 9873290702