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| Hays Dubai, UAE Ref: GP222-441 |
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The RoleThe RoleWith supervision, develops and executes effective public relations programs for the clients to which he/she is assigned. The Communication Executive is responsible for general writing, research and coordination activities within a designated account team. Position Responsibilities: · Understands client business and is capable of managing program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation · Sets priorities and manages workload · Insures workable proposals and client receptivity to programs · Writing, proofreading and editing · Develop first draft of clear, concise, well-organized presentations · Develop media contacts, pitches stories and prepares clients for media encounters · Develop and maintain vendor relationships · Demonstrates innovative ideas which coincide with marketing objectives · Researches and develops budget, as directed · Participates in brainstorming sessions · Prepares and updates activity reports · Recognizes circumstances that can lead to unfavorable budget variances and insures unbillable expenses are kept minimal · Provides support, sometimes on-site, for client events · Keeps supervisor and client aware of account status at all times |
RequirementsRequirementsQualifications: · Education: Bachelor’s Degree. · Experience: 1 to 2 Years in Public Relations or related field in Communications Skills . Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Ability to prioritize · Attention to detail · Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects · Demonstrate superior organizational skills · Work well in a team environment · Be proactive to find solutions · Communicate well with senior and junior staff members · Meet deadlines · Demonstrate ability to work independently and an ability to juggle more than one account successfully · Interact professionally with client · A good listener · Able to work well under pressure · An interpretive thinker · Flexible and able to react quickly Tech savvy: stay ahead of technological advances and trends and incorporate them into client work when appropriate |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyHays, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in specialist recruitment and HR services. We are the sixth largest recruitment business in the world – and also one of the fastest-growing. Over 5,269 people make up our worldwide team, including 3,683 fee-earning consultants working out of 723 business units in more than 326 offices in 17 countries; we share ideas, knowledge and experience across businesses and territories which enable us to deliver outstanding results. Operating in 5 principal markets; Construction & Property, Banking & Finance, Information Technology, Legal and Human Resources, we employ talented people in the UK and Ireland, continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, where our businesses enjoy market-leading positions. As part of our ongoing global expansion and demand from both clients and candidates, we have now opened our first office in the Middle East, in Dubai. |
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