Associate (PR & Communications) - Arabic Speaker

Mackenzie Jones

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: HP279-3490

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Client is a leading PR and communications agency is looking for talented individuals to join their expanding team.

As part of the client-handling team, the candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing client accounts on day-to-day basis
- Producing high quality client account ‘essentials’ in both languages
- Preparing for, organizing and handling announcement days and client events from A to Z
- Giving intelligent advice, based on a good knowledge of the client and of the sector
- Establishing a strong network of media contacts
- Developing and managing media programs / communications plans
- Placing stories with trade, national and international press
- Carrying out sector analysis work and monitoring sector news

Requirements

- Experience in communications either from an advisory role or in-house within a reputable company.
- Ability to communicate fluently and effectively (both written and spoken) in Arabic and English.
- Ability to produce high quality client account ‘essentials’ (key messages, Q&A’s, press releases, internal communications, speeches, etc.) as well as provide strategic advisory through communications strategies, campaigns and plans.
- Required to show an understanding of a wide range of business and financial topics, and to represent the company in front of clients on a regular basis.
- Ability to build media relations and strategic thinking

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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