Job Title : PR Account Manager

Category : Public Relation / Government Sector / Semi Government Sentor

italent-me Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted Date : 01/17/2017

Job Description :

Job description
On behalf of one of the regions leading independent PR and Events companies, iTalent is on the hunt for a driven and ambitious PR Account Manager

Overview:

Based in Dubai, with a regional remit, this is an exciting and challenging role for candidates with a passion for developing and delivering superior result on PR campaigns and events.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with brands across luxury goods, beauty, luxury hospitality, Fine Dining, Education, and Government.

Critical elements of the role include day-to-day brand management, strategic planning, and working with the team on PR strategy implementation, new business development and delivering results.

The position will be based in Dubai and also provide general support to senior management team and when required and may involve travel within the region

Personality Traits
Optimistic
Ambitious
Enthusiastic
Honest
Courteous
Teachable
Adaptable
Punctual
Responsible
Fashionable

Desired Experience and Ability

PR & Communications Account Manager

Passionate about a career in PR, candidates will possess between 3 – 5 years’ experience in PR within Luxury hospitality and F&B

Must have native English communication skills

Have an understanding of the Middle East media landscape

Demonstrate the maturity and professionalism required when working directly to senior executives at our international clients

Excellent communication skills, especially writing. Must have the confidence to proactively contact media and sell in stories

Possess first-class organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

Capacity for data analysis and identifying insights

Creative and dynamic, continually seeking to improve his/her own performance and that of the company

Able to prioritize workloads and manage deadlines

Tenacious and results driven, a self-starter focused on promoting the client at any opportunity

Highly versatile – able to successfully deliver results under frequently challenging conditions

Responsibilities:

not limited to:

Direct client servicing, with a wide range of responsibilities, including major projects and events

Proactive development of media and influencer relationships across the Middle East – become one of the lead media contacts for accounts

Producing high-quality press releases and media material

Developing engaging social media content calendars and managing social media channel communities

Ability to liaise directly with clients, media and suppliers, both verbally and via email, to the highest professional standards

Proactively developing creative ideas to benefit the company and its clients

Creating and maintaining media lists

Selling in interviews and feature ideas to key media

Inviting and hosting media at major events

Client reporting, including coverage reports and contact reports

As with all client facing roles, it will involve working flexibly to respond to their requirements

Benefits Offered : As per UAE Law