PR Account Manager

Company Description
Saatchi & Saatchi has grown from a start-up advertising agency in London in
‎1970 to a global creative communications company with ‎114 offices in ‎67
countries and over ‎6500 employees. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis
Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group We are a full service,
integrated communications network and we work with ‎6 of the top ‎10 and over
half of the top ‎50 global advertisers. We’re in the business of getting people
to fall in love with our clients’ products and services.
We have an unshakeable spirit and unbeatable attitude that Nothing is
Impossible, a concept we apply to all our clients and work. We believe in
effecting positive change through creativity, always. While we seek out the
most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we’re also passionate about
nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your
journey can be one of continuous evolution.
Job Description
As an Account Manager, you will be working as part of a collaborative
account team that develops and delivers strategic, creative client programs
from start to finish. Together with your stellar team your job is to tell the
client’s story and relentlessly pursue the best ROI and brand outcomes
possible. Collaborating and partnering with several internal and external
stakeholders, as well as other client agency partners, you will help drive
smart, disruptive and unique ideas. We’re looking for a passionate team player
with very strong creative, strategic thinking and organizational abilities.
A successful * candidate will have experience crafting and executing both
traditional PR and social media programs, with a strong focus on media
relations, corporate communications, and financial services. Ideally, you will
have ‎4–‎7 years of agency experience developing broadly integrated marketing
strategies.
*Some of the amazing work you’ll do:
* Developing and supporting PR and social media communication deliverables to meet client objectives, including pitching magazines, bloggers, online publications, newspapers, television, radio, etc.
* Drafting and editing media materials including editorial pieces, media advisories, press releases, fact sheets and briefing books (strong writing skills required).
* Strong financial services, corporate communications and media relations experience is required.
* Written and verbal outreach with media contacts; strong relationships with media is an asset.
* Strategic thinking capabilities to support the development of innovative campaigns; a creative thinker.
* Oversee fully integrated communications including social media and digital programs for existing and new clients.
* Demonstrate an expert understanding of how social/digital and online community engagement integrates into a complete communications program.
* Strong client management and leadership skills.
* Providing timely feedback to management on progress against goals.
* Experience in building and managing project budgets, event planning and program execution.
* Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
* Ongoing tracking and knowledge of industry & brand best practices.
* Ability to contributing to a positive culture of collaboration, coaching, development and mentoring for junior team members.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Location: Media City, Dubai
Job Type: Full-time