Account Director, PR, Creator and Social
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90 is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Account Director to join our growing communications team in Dubai, supporting one of the agency’s most high‑profile global clients. The account spans multiple premium sports including golf, cricket, F1, sailing, and more giving you the chance to work on major campaigns with cultural impact.
This client is heavily involved in high‑profile golf properties, including the DP World Tour, Ryder Cup, PGTI and partnerships with elite ambassadors like Tommy Fleetwood. As such, the role requires a deep passion for and understanding of the global golf landscape, including key stakeholders, influential players, and the sport's unique positioning on the world stage.
This is an exciting and dynamic role that combines strategic PR and communications expertise with hands‑on campaign execution. You will manage and deliver global campaigns across owned, earned, and paid media, leveraging influencer relationships, branded content, and strategic partnerships to create impactful brand experiences within the world of golf.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as a lead contact for one of 160over
90’s most significant global clients with a focus on golf and sports partnerships, particularly those related to the DP World Tour, PGTI and Ryder Cup. - Drive the development and execution of global PR and communications campaigns, ensuring alignment across geographies and tailoring approaches based on regional needs and cultural sensitivities.
- Develop and implement integrated PR strategies, including influencer marketing, content creation, event management, and branded content, highlighting key tournaments and ambassador partnerships such as those with Tommy Fleetwood.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key influencers, talent, and stakeholders within the golf world, from top players to media outlets.
- Manage campaign budgets, timelines, and critical paths, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
- Collaborate closely with the client’s internal teams to drive engagement through creative and engaging internal initiatives that unite their staff globally.
- Work closely with our in‑house strategy and creative team on strategic and creative planning around specific projects, including developing campaign concepts, messaging, and creative content tied to premier golf events and players.
- Frequent travel to global golf events and key markets to support campaign execution and client relationship management.
- A strong passion for golf, with a deep understanding of the sport’s global landscape, including key players, organizations, and media outlets.
- At least 7 years of experience in PR, communications, or influencer marketing, with a focus on sports partnerships or global brand campaigns, particularly in golf.
- Demonstrated experience in running global campaigns from an owned, earned, and paid perspective, ideally across multiple markets.
- Experience working with influencers and creators across various platforms (e.g., Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter).
- Strong knowledge of digital and social media strategy, including how to amplify content through paid media.
- Proven track record of managing complex campaigns across geographies, with the ability to adapt messaging and strategy for different audiences.
- Excellent copywriting skills with the ability to create accurate and insightful client proposals and pitch documents.
- Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments, with the ability…
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