Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-03 Ref. JB1349566

Public Relations Account Managers and Account Directors Required for Global Communications Agency
Fleishman Hillard

Fleishman-Hillard, one of the world's leading communications firms, based in UAE, has opportunities for PR Account Managers and Account Directors interested in supporting our expansion into Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Our team prides itself on being at the forefront of corporate communications and issues management best practice in the Middle East, offering innovative, intelligent and creative solutions to fulfill client needs. Our practitioners advise on all aspects of corporate reputation and offer dedicated expertise in media relations and strategy, crisis communications, issues management, and media training.

These pivotal roles will involve working on local and global accounts in a, in a fast-paced environment with collaborative teams to assist a range of blue chip and government clients with their external public relations and communications activities. Supporting senior management with new business proposals and pitch development will also be a requirement of the role. Applicants should have a background in PR and a creative and professional approach to client relations.

Key skills required for the roles are:

• Strong internal and external communications skills
• Previous PR agency or in house experience
• Strong presentation and writing skills in English and preferably in Arabic
• Solid account management skills with a proven finesse in managing clients and developing relationships
• Strong understanding of regional media
• Ability to work in a team with proven success working across geographies/cultures/languages
• Ability to manage highly confidential client information
• A clear analytical thinker particularly under pressure
• Ability to provide strategic counsel to clients
• Expert financial management and planning experience
• Can build trust among key client stakeholders
• Event organisation experience

If you are interested in helping our team develop our capabilities across the Middle East region and are specifically interested in career opportunities in the UAE, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Fleishman-Hillard’s reputation for quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry. We offer a competitive salary package and opportunities for career development at all levels.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Michelle Leff, Senior HR Manager.
Email: hrlondon@fleishmaneurope.com

Skills

Corporate Communiations & Public Relations