Summary
Edelman is seeking an Account Executive to support financial communications and integrated campaigns for a portfolio of clients in Abu Dhabi. The role includes managing account tasks, writing media materials, building journalist relationships, monitoring coverage, conducting research, and coordinating campaign deliverables. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of public relations or corporate communications experience; fluency in Arabic is required. The position offers a hybrid work environment, with work from home twice a week.
The posting
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About the Role
Edelman is seeking a dynamic and motivated Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will support the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work closely with account teams to deliver high-quality client service, develop compelling content, build media relationships, and contribute to strategic communications initiatives that help clients earn trust and drive business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day management of client accounts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
- Develop press releases, media pitches, key messages, briefing documents, fact sheets, bylined articles, Q&As, newsletters, and other communications materials.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders across relevant industries.
- Identify proactive media opportunities and support media outreach to secure impactful earned coverage.
- Monitor traditional, digital, and social media conversations, providing timely insights and reporting to clients.
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, stakeholder landscapes, and audience insights to inform communications strategies.
- Support the planning and execution of media events, press conferences, product launches, executive interviews, and integrated campaigns.
- Collaborate with internal specialists across digital, creative, social, strategy, and production teams to deliver integrated communications solutions.
- Prepare client reports, campaign evaluations, meeting agendas, contact reports, and media coverage analyses.
- Manage project timelines and coordinate deliverables across multiple workstreams.
- Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions and support the development of new business proposals and presentations.
- Ensure all work reflects Edelman's standards for quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or an agency environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Arabic language skills are an advantage for Middle East-based roles.
- Demonstrated experience writing media materials and client communications.
- Understanding of the regional, international media landscape and financial services.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with media monitoring and media database platforms.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in Arabic is required for this role
Skills & Competencies
- Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
- Excellent client service and relationship management skills.
- Basic understanding of the financial services landscape in the region and globally.
- Media relations and stakeholder engagement.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Project and time management.
- Attention to detail and quality assurance.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn.
- Curiosity about business, media, culture, and emerging trends.
What Success Looks Like
- Delivers high-quality work on time and to a consistently high standard.
- Builds trusted relationships with clients, media, and colleagues.
- Identifies proactive opportunities that add value to client programs.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and accountability.
- Contributes positively to team culture and Edelman's collaborative environment.
- Continuously develops communications expertise and industry knowledge.
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 twice 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.
If you apply, we will review your fit against the position criteria and feedback to you. If your profile does not meet the criteria, we will retain your profile as an active applicant for future consideration.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.