Public Relations Executive – GMASCO
Al Futtaim Group
Dubai, UAE
Ref: HP698-4105
Al Futtaim Group

The Role


The Role


GMASCO enjoys an enviable reputation as the Gulf's most diverse full service communications, marketing and advertising agency in an industry typified by current decline, over-specialisation and lack of integration in other markets. Our Dubai location positions us in a still growing market at the hub of business in the northern hemisphere with a client base operating in more than 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, the Sub Continent and Asia. Our offerings include every aspect of communications, advertising and marketing in traditional and new media formats.We are currently looking to recruit a Public Relations Executive to work from our Dubai based offices.  You will be an integral part of the PR team which manages the reputation of a client through strong writing skills, implementing of strategies through action plans, manage press conferences, events, have strong relationship with the local and regional media.
You will be required to:

Write Press Releases and other editorial content

Put together an action plan

Hold strong relationships with local and regional media

Liaise with clients

Monitor the English and Arabic media

Prepare Media reports

Ensure media events go according to action plan

Requirements


Requirements


To apply for this role you should have the following skills, experiences and qualifications;

At least four years experience in recognised PR and Media Relations organisation (preferably Gulf)

Fluent in both English and Arabic is preferred but not essential
A bachelors degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, or communications.
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to think out of the box and react quickly
Solid understanding of how the media works
Pro-activeness in generating new ideas
Strong relationship with local and regional media and excellent writing capabilities

About the Company


About the Company


Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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