During the Employment, the Employee shall be employed as Account Director and shall perform all duties related to the nature of their services, and have the responsibility to provide Services that shall include without limitation the following: Act as the Account Director for NEEDAFIXER Project:
Main point of contact with the client for all communication and workstreams Work with internal PRM team on integrated workstreams around all SOWs including External Comms, Internal Comms, Crisis Comms, Thought Leadership Strategy, Events, Website Content Contribute to the design and implementation of communications objectives and goals for projects by providing innovative communications content. Develop, implement, and update communications operational plans and oversee their implementation to take part in the realization of the envisioned future of projects. Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal and external communications mediums. Draft talking points, remarks, executive speeches for CEO and key executives. Manage key media relations with local and regional outlets. Secure CEO interviews Develop extensive media lists and contacts in key markets including GCC and KSA Work with the events leadership team on the organisation of MOUs, Announcements, Trade and Roadshows Work closely with the Strategic Communications team on key messaging, plans and workstreams. Liaise with communication and marcom agencies of record to ensure execution and implementation of approved strategies and plans including key announcement plans and milestones. Continually seek new and innovative channels and communications practices to support comms plan of projects. Supervise communication projects to guarantee all content is publication ready. Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner. Create and deliver presentations to support planning for communications initiatives. Develop coordinated schedules and plans for communication initiatives. Work with other agencies of NEEDAFIXER. To ensure a holistic and fully functional marcomms operational modelRequirements
We are keen to hear from strong PR professionals with solid experience of the below:
Strong client handling skills with motivation to deliver beyond a briefPersuasive, creative writing abilityHas a full understanding of the field of communications and public relationsIs comfortable with complexity and adapting quickly to changes in the client’s needsOutstanding organisationAt least 5 years’ experience of PR in a similar role and ideally familiar with the role of PIF and government organizations in UAE/KSA You’re a true people person who excels in client relations and managementAn outstanding attention to detailBenefits
- Hybrid working; from our office in Dubai and working from home
- Ideally candidate would be able to travel abroad to other sites (25%)
- Must be flexible in working hours due to demands of working across multiple time-zones
- Plenty of opportunities to evolve your career within a fast-paced, dynamic and multi-cultural environment
