PR Account Manager



JPd PR is looking for an Account Manager with experience to come on board and be part of it's award-winning team. Working with B2B focused clientele in varying sectors ranging from technology and logistics to engineering and mobile app development. Helping turn business owners into thought leaders.



An Account Manager at JPd PR is an integral part of the team, making sure client work is delivered on time and to a highest standard, coming up with new ways to generate media coverage and reach influencers, and supporting senior members of the team on new business.

Account Management Responsibilities



Take client briefs and help to develop strategic communications programs.
Working with clients that are B2B focused within industries such as FINTECH, Technology, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Retail and Hospitality.
Lead and manage client relationships and run key accounts.
Take responsibility for quality control of client work
Design strategies to maximize the value of media relation and public affairs among other JPd PR services and target influencer audiences within client accounts.
Plan and execute public meetings or other special events including press conferences and providing the client with sound communications counsel.
Manage proactive/reactive media outreach with local print, broadcast and online reporters.
Ability to interact with and gain the trust of senior clients.
Own client relationships and work with exceptional organizational and relationship skills.
Serve as point for client-service philosophy; ensuring quality work from team in order to meet/exceed client expectations.
Translate client business needs into communications action steps with solution-oriented focus.
Responsible for budget management on accounts and stays ahead of budget issues and is proactive to ensure account profitability.
Provide overall strategic PR counsel to clients.
Ability to provide counsel and strategy for branding, reputation management and integrated marketing; embraces and understands the principles of integrated marketing communication.
Aptitude for thinking creatively and sharing those creative ideas with clients.
Stays abreast of emerging technology and recognizes opportunities to apply the technology to meet client goals.
Demonstrates commitment to industry, agency and clients by mastering industry knowledge and trends and understanding and clients’ business in “off time.”
News releases, publications content and speech writing
Event management
Social media support
Able to write new business proposals

Skills


Able to review & create content in English
Able to manage internal resources and multiple client stakeholders simultaneously
Understanding/experience of working with corporate stakeholders
Able to work under pressure/time sensitive projects
Strong media relations skills; able to work with both Arabic and English media (Regional/UAE)
Support annual communications planning for client community outreach time.
Able to analyze
Have a can do attitude
Independent, able to work alone under pressure
Positive personality
Well-organized and efficient

The successful candidate will have

Experience of building strong relationships with media contacts to secure press coverage
Proven PR account management skills
Experience of reporting, measuring campaigns
A successful background in a corporate setting
We are looking for the right candidate to come on board right away.