PR Senior Account Executive | Middle East Communication Networks (MCN) Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Role

Senior Account Executive

The Job Description of a Senior Account Executive includes but not limited to:

• Write complete press kit: Recommend press release items, write materials, backgrounder and more technical or issues-oriented news releases, work with graphic designer on kit cover
• Plan successful events
• Pitch national media and secure right placements
• Develop contacts with trade/professional media in area of expertise with clear understanding of news needs of these media through successful placement media relations
• Conduct media tours and manage logistics for spokesperson training and attend spokesperson training as observer
• Conduct and pitch background briefings with spokesperson, client or third party organization
• Manage development of quantitative research for client and attend training session on research
• Draft copies for brochures /newsletters/ sales tools
• Set up trade show, including booth development, collateral material, staffing when applicable
• Write first draft of tactics for client program
• Participate in client meetings – organize agenda, actively contribute to meeting under supervision of manager/director and present at some portion of the meeting
• Manage the release of major news announcement on behalf of client
• Submit a series of proactive recommendations to the client under the guidance of account supervisor or director
• Develop relationship with a third party organization of concern to client
• Handle entire account activity on at least one small account with supervision of account manager/director and stay within budget
• Submit ongoing clips on matters of concern to client and offer insights
• Maintain consistent contact, both verbally and in writing, with one member of client team
• Show knowledge/understanding of products/issues pertaining to account(s)
• Handle pre-bill process accurately and quickly under supervision
• Issue monthly budget status report to client
• Demonstrate effectiveness as a team player, and exhibit a positive attitude and enthusiasm for work and for Weber Shandwick
• Demonstrate maturity in dealing with internal and client problems that arise
• Ask for more responsibility and opportunity regularly

Requirements

A leading PR agency are currently recruiting Senior Account Executive with excellent Arabic writing skills for their Abu Dhabi office, if you meet the following requirements then we are keen to hear from you.

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