PR Account Manager - Arabic/English

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

Quill Communications is looking for a PR Manager to join its growing public relations team. Advising a diverse set of clients, the ideal candidate should have 4+ years of agency experience, strong Arabic and English writing capability and dependable media connections across industries.

Reporting to the Director, you will be expected to:
• Serve as a primary client contact with the ability to manage multiple client account programs and teams delivering strategic value
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of client's business and industry
• Develop long term plans and program recommendations for clients
• Provide client counsel on tactical matters linked to strategic plans
• Direct client editorial calendar programs
• Generate ideas for media outreach and pitch efforts
• Manage and execute PR events such as press conferences, round tables etc
• Develop proposals, releases, customer profiles, by-lined articles and other press materials
• Account for quality control and final review of all client materials
• Contribute to work plans of junior team members
• Prepare and execute account reviews - provide ongoing communications and feedback
• Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business pitches and initiatives
• Plan, develop and advise clients on integrated and measurable PR programs
• Develop and nurture media relationships with trade and business media
• Display exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic
• Work with Account Director to manage client budgets and staffing
• Work with Quill team members in other divisions to ensure shared clients are receiving top-notch service
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires and blogs etc, in order to identify opportunities for clients;
• Prepare regular client reports such as monthly and quarterly reports and weekly status reports

REQUIREMENTS

You will need to be:
• Bilingual - Must speak both English and Arabic
• Able to write press releases in both languages
• Proven experience in coordinating and managing effective PR campaigns through various channels
• Ability to build strong relationships with key people or organizations
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Positive thinker who sees opportunity in challenges
• Confident advisor with strong listening skills
• Proactive and keen to go the extra mile to deliver beyond what is expected
• BSc/BA in PR, marketing or similar field

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a marketing communications firm offering both conventional and unconventional marketing communications solutions.

We are based in Dubai and networked regionally, nationally and internationally, to handle all marketing communications for both mid-sized to larger corporations.

Quill Communications is led by experienced marketing and communications experts.

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