Account Manager, Technology

ABOUT US
Edelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising,
Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We blur the lines between each
medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking
and engaging with brands in ever new ways. You will be challenged to push
convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behavior
in today 's socially charged, digital environment.
THE ROLE
Forming part of Edelman 's Technology Practice, your role involves managing
day-to-day account work across our regional tech client portfolio and
providing support to the senior team, as well as junior members. The
successful candidate will have frequent interaction with our clients and will
work closely with the UK office, providing counsel on tactical implementation
of regional plans and strategies.
You may also be the primary lead on some accounts within the team and will
have the opportunity to grow your own portfolio by working with some of the
world's leading technology brands.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Account management, including leading clients and internal meetings.


• Manage tight deadlines and process client requests in a timely manner.


• Proposal writing and review, content development and research.


• Account monitoring, reporting and analysis.


• Manage medium- to large sized projects across account programs, including the management of suppliers.


• Client counsel, both tactical implementation and general day-to-day contact.


• Assist in developing and preparing new business proposals and presentations.


• Lead tech product review programs.


• Support clients at leading technology events such as GITEX Technology Week.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• ‎4+ years of PR & Communications experience.


• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, or related field.


• Technology experience is highly desirable for the role. If not, the candidate must be able to demonstrate a passion for technology and strong sector knowledge.


• Previous client facing experience, including providing tactical counsel.


• Strong UAE media relations with English and Arabic media outlets.


• Strong project management skills.


• Effective time management, and demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst managing multiple accounts.


• Experience guiding junior employees.


• Ability to communicate effectively, including skills in negotiation and obtaining cooperation.


• Strong content development skills, and experience drafting press releases, media alerts, bylined articles, features etc.


• Arabic speaking is preferred, but not a must for the role.

WHAT 'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• An opportunity to shape your future and work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the PR industry, who will nurture, challenge, and enable you.


• We offer hybrid work environment where you can work from home 2x in a week.


• Big potential for personal growth, training, and further development of skills.


• A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced - and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are.


• A huge variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth.
  
  If you apply, we will review your fit against the position criteria and
  feedback to you. If your profile does not meet the criteria, we will retain
  your profile as an active applicant for future consideration.
  Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and
  organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our
  ‎6,000 people in more than ‎60 offices deliver communications strategies that
  give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the
  trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix
  for PR; Advertising Age's ‎2019 A-List; the Holmes Report's ‎2018 Global Digital
  Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Since
  our founding in ‎1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business.
  Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United
  Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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