The Account Executive at Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) puts plans into action! With your expanding contact list of media, influencers and industry, your colleagues and clients rely on you as a valued member of the team that makes things happen and creates impact.

You are continuing to develop your core skills through training and coaching, and have plenty of opportunity to explore disciplines and practice areas through your client portfolio and project activity. At Account Executive level, you are expected to demonstrate the ability to work independently and as an effective member of a well-functioning team, taking responsibility for day-to-day activation of items on the client WIP.

At this level, you will contribute to the strategy and planning on your accounts, so lots of avenues for creative thinking and new ideas. You will have a client-facing role and be accountable for daily deliverables of high quality work.

The following job description details the skills and competencies required for this level.

SKILLS + COMPETENCIES

At This Level, You Will Be Able To

Consulting
Be an integral part of the account team by taking ownership of tasks on the Work In Progress report (WIP) including media and online research, maintaining media and influencer lists, monitoring media and compiling accurate coverage reports, as well as effectively pitching news to media, securing media opportunities for clients and administering product review programmes
Assist with preparation, delivery and follow up of announcements and events, including press conferences, media/analyst/influencer briefings, social events, product launch events
Demonstrate creativity, understanding and attention to detail through the ability to create client-ready content, including press releases, articles, speeches, executive speaking points and briefing documents, social media calendar and content, interview transcripts/summaries and activity reports
Continue development of language skills for Arabic consultants; including expertise in originating core content for different platforms, localising materials to the Arabic language and audience, and working with the translation team to improve client-ready content
Understand and be conversationally competent on popular social media channels; how they work, their audience and purpose, the services they offer and how to optimise content to drive results
Take ownership of day-to-day community management, including conversations and posts; flag issues/potential issues arising on social channels to account lead
Establish an understanding of influencer mapping and ability to create a list of relevant key influencers for a client or project
Draft a creative brief and work with designers, producers and other specialists from concept to final product
Extract information and compile reports from social tools including Sherlock, Facebook Analytics, Twitter Analytics, YouTube Analytics and Sysomos
Create accurate and clear reports for all channels, such as tracker reports, conversation/topic analyses, ad campaign reports, community management and coverage reports
Research client and competitor products and services, develop and apply industry knowledge
Develop and demonstrate a solid understanding of PR principles and client strategy by contributing appropriate approaches and ideas for clients and projects
Develop an understanding of the regional media landscape, keep abreast of current affairs, industry issues and trends relating to clients and their markets
Meet influencers, media + other client stakeholders on a regular basis
Actively participate in internal creative brainstorms across all agency sectors and apply creative thinking to all aspects of your work
People
Assist in managing the work load and activities of junior team members, team assistants and interns
Actively participate in team and client meetings
Actively participate in office or team initiatives that enhance H+K’s working environment
Provide support to the H+K internship programme through buddy role and H+K’s engagement with local universities
Act as H+K ambassador internally and externally
Business Acumen
Be aware of H+K’s offerings, specialist services, MENAT and global network
Be alert to new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients, and discuss with senior team
Assists in researching and responding to RFPs for new business proposals
Support and contribute to industry award entries
Be familiar with H+K’s social media policy and professional practices
Contribute to the external marketing activity of H+K Strategies
Be diligent in submitting expenses in a timely manner
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Implementation of day-to-day publishing work, online and traditional media
Foster relationships within the client team, share knowledge and insight
Take responsibility for part of a client or project WIP; manage implementation of a product review or influencer engagement programme
Display sound judgement and problem solving on a day-to-day level, with senior support
Delegate effectively and know when to escalate issues to senior team members
Identify and discuss long term career goals with Line Manager
Demonstrate professional behaviour at all times; show maturity in client interactions and counsel
Qualifications
University degree
2++ years’ relevant industry experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
Bilingual is an asset