Senior PR Account Executive | Polaris Amman, Jordan

Job Purpose: As a member of the client team, a Senior Account Executive assists in researching and analyzing issues and in managing the day-to-day administration of the client relationship.
Vacancies: 2

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Through news bureau activities, work with targeted media on story development.
Proactively develop relationships with external audiences (media, third party constituencies, etc.) to convey the client’s message.
Write and distribute basic materials, including news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks, program elements, standby statements and pitch letters.
Handle standard media inquiries.
Research and monitor client’s business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base.
Assist in the research and preparation of new business proposals.
Coordinate production and distribution of materials with internal service departments to create print and video products.
Organize and implement events and promotions for the client.
Assist in client administration duties such as billing and activity reports.
Represent client at events or trade shows.

SKILLS REQUIRED
Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to generate ideas and think creatively.
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to facilitate organization of project details.
Business presentation skills.
Ability to work within assigned budgets.
Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work as a member of a team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:
BA or BS degree
A minimum of 1.5 years of work experience in professional services firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field is preferred.
General understanding of the techniques of a professional services/consultancy firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field.
Good knowledge of media relations from key trade publications to national outlets.
General knowledge of specific industries (such as Tourism, IT, Telecommunication, Financial and other business fields).
Bi-lingual (English & Arabic).

Desirable:
Graduate Degree.
Exposure in client organization.

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