Communications Executive

Cobalt

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: KP112-328

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Arabic Speaking Communications Executive
Competitive Salary package

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Demonstrate understanding and ability to deliver aspects of sports PR campaigns, including:
- Media relations (Gulf region)
- Social media updates (Facebook, Twitter etc.)
- Copywriting - press release drafting (English & Arabic)
- Provide support at media events
- Contribute to PR idea generation
- Strong written skills (English & Arabic), including experience of drafting media materials and press releases
- Project ownership for specific projects with support from senior managers
- Develop understanding of the sports marketing universe - provide examples of best practice, news, and industry insight regularly to other members of the FT Middle East team
- Manage clients day to day - organise meetings, manage status reports, etc.
- Work with other account executives to develop monthly industry insight report

Requirements

- Arabic correspondence - Reading, writing, and speaking - MUST
- University graduate - educated to degree standard or equivalent industry experience
- Arabic & English language skills - written and spoken fluency
- 1-2 years’ experience within public relations in the Gulf region
- Knowledge of the media landscape in the Gulf
- Interest in sports is essential
- Excellent communication and administrative skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

About the Company

Cobalt is part of a leading international recruitment provider with offices in Europe, Singapore and New Zealand. Cobalt offers high quality HR consultancy, executive search, contingency recruitment and Emiratization services in Dubai and the wider MENA Region. It works extensively within the fields of Construction & Engineering, Banking & Finance and HR & Business Support.

Contributing to the regions development, we play a key role in identifying and attracting the very best talent to ensure the regions potential is realized. We also understand the importance of Emiratization in ensuring the long-term success of the UAE economy and have therefore pro-actively developed a strong network of UAE Nationals within our specialist areas.

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