Q Communications

PR I Account Executive

Q Communications

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Abu Dhabi • United Arab Emirates

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About the role

  • Develop creative, effective PR plans in line with client brief and targets.
  • Create a range of materials including media releases, pitch emails, interview briefings and social media content for various clients within portfolio.
  • Act as a key liaison point between the team and various clients, including attending client meetings and regularly communicating with clients through other channels.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with journalists, influencers and other media contacts, including hosting media entertainment where appropriate.
  • Pitch press releases and feature ideas to journalists and influencers, across print, broadcast and online to interest them in covering clients’ stories.
  • Respond to journalist queries.
  • Arrange interviews and editorial meetings with key journalists for clients’ spokespeople and facilitate these meetings where appropriate.
  • Coordinate press launches and drops.
  • Coordinate and attend client events and provide hands-on support to ensure smooth execution of events.
  • Monitor media coverage and report results to the wider team and clients.
  • Deliver analytics reports on media coverage, traffic, engagement, followers and other relevant metrics.
  • Work collaboratively with members of other teams (i.e. Digital and Creative & Content) to ensure smooth project delivery across teams.
  • Understand and observe client social media channels and how they work to be able to support the Digital Team if needed.
  • Provide high quality, responsive and timely client services.
  • Participate in ideation, pitches and other brainstorming activities to develop fresh ideas in support of business development.
  • Engage in Qcademy and other learning & development opportunities, to enhance skills.
  • Stay across market trends and developments to help Q and our clients stay at the forefront of our industry in the region.

Requirements

  • A recognized tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism.
  • Ideally 2 years of local market experience in an agency.
  • A strong interest in a career in the Communications/PR industry.
  • Basic knowledge and experience of the local media landscape.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as high-level presentation skills.
  • Creative flair and a demonstrated ability to use that to bring engaging PR content to life.
  • Ability to build relationships, trust and credibility with clients, colleagues, journalists and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to delivering high levels of client service to a busy portfolio of clients.
  • An ability to work as part of a team to deliver services to clients.
  • An ability to work independently, seeking guidance when required.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines within a busy schedule.
  • Resilience in dealing with client requests and competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated professionalism including being punctual, well presented, responsive and reliable.
  • A strong desire to learn and develop professionally.
  • A commitment to stay across industry development and trends.
Benefits
  • Be better at what you do: Qcademy offers you the opportunity to learn and grow with us.
  • Flexible Fun Work Space: Our people enjoy coming into work and spending time with each other.
  • Be part of something bigger: We embrace diversity and inclusion.
  • Create Impact: We deliver campaigns for our clients that impact their business and your friends will be talking about at the water cooler.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
media releasespitch emailsinterview briefingssocial media contentanalytics reportsmedia coverage monitoringevent coordinationclient servicescreative content developmentpresentation skills
Soft Skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingclient serviceteam collaborationindependenceorganizational skillsresilienceprofessionalismcreativitycommitment to learning
Certifications
tertiary qualification in Communicationstertiary qualification in Public Relationstertiary qualification in Journalism