Senior Public Relations Account Manager

About the role

Emirates Content, a UAE national strategic communications, public relations and media consultancy founded in 2009, is hiring a Senior Public Relations Account Manager. This is a full-time on-site role based in Dubai, responsible for leading PR strategies and managing key client accounts. The role covers developing and running PR campaigns, drafting and reviewing press releases, and overseeing media outreach to build relationships with journalists and media outlets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement PR and communications strategies and plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead media relations, executive positioning, thought leadership and reputation programmes.
• Provide strategic counsel on issues, reputation and crisis communications.
• Oversee integrated PR campaigns from strategy through to delivery.
• Coordinate with internal content and production teams so that messaging is consistent across channels.
• Manage client communication, prepare reports and performance analyses, and identify opportunities for positive coverage.
• Lead, mentor and develop the account team, monitor campaign performance and give strategic recommendations.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in public relations and corporate communications, preferably in the government or public sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholders and leading teams; experience across corporate and government sectors is advantageous.
• Ability to work on-site in Dubai in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Bilingual Arabic and English is desirable.

Required skills

• Public relations and media relations, including reputation management and executive communications.
• Account management, client relationship management and performance reporting.
• Writing and managing press releases, including drafting, editing and tailoring content for different media channels.
• Strategic thinking, problem solving and ability to work under deadlines on multiple projects.