Public Relations Manager

Leo Burnett Middle East & North Africa

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP842-01

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

-Pro-actively write and present recommendations to clients
-Demonstrate commitment to business ethics
-Develop full client confidence in day-to-day running of account
-Issue on-going analysis and assessment reports
-Write a series of client programs and annual plans
-Write successful slide copy for new business pitches
-Demonstrate exceptional presentation skills
-Exhibit managerial / coaching skills through successful team leadership
-Capable on servicing brands, writing assignments and managing special events
-Able to nurture strong relationships with the media, other key stakeholders and suppliers.
-Has direct experience managing a team of PR executives
-Has direct experience in PR Consultancy, press releases, PR plans and PR briefs

Requirements

-BA or BS degree from a highly reputable university.
-Preferable a degree in Public Relations.
-3-4 years of direct experience in the field of Public Relations
-Show consistent professionalism, maturity, fresh /innovative thinking, thirst for human insights, ownership and entrepreneurial zeal
-Strong and pleasant personality
-Fluent in both English and Arabic
-Organized and multitasking individual that pays attention to detail
Highly computer literate (MS Office: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel)

About the Company

The Leo Burnett Group of Companies for the Middle East and North Africa Region is based in Dubai. In 2002, this umbrella of companies was bought by the Publicis Group, the 4th largest communication group in the world and the world’s 2nd largest group in media buying and consultancy. This allows all the agencies under the Group to offer the needed, centralized and complete communication services to clients. There are four main agencies in the Group and each consists of a variety of key areas of expertise:

 A. Leo Burnett Dubai / Kuwait - client servicing, creative services, studio/production, TV production, and planning

 B. ARC  – direct, digital and interactive marketing services 

 C. MS&L – public relations consultancy

 D. The Orchard – editing services

It’s all about communication and building belief in brands for The Leo Burnett Group of Companies.

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