Account Manager,Reputation Job Abu Dhabi UAE/Dubai,IT/Tech

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

THE ROLE

Your role involves managing day-to-day account work and providing support to senior team members. You will have a frequent interaction with the client providing counsel on tactical implementation. You may also be the primary lead on some accounts within the team and will have the opportunity to work on a number of high-profile brands.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposal writing and review, content development and research.
Account management, including leading clients and internal meetings.
Account monitoring, reporting and analysis.
Manage medium to large sized projects across account programmes, 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.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Ideally someone with an understanding of public relations and experience working with retail clients.
Previous client facing experience, including providing tactical counsel.
Strong UAE media relations with English 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.
Fluent in Arabic.

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.

It started with one man's passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world's largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected.

We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values.

We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company.

At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration.

Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work- taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe.

The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society.

We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career - we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but…

Account Manager, Reputation