PR Account Manager

Overview

Who we are

With offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Manchester, Q has a reputation for big ideas, new insights, relentless tenacity and achieving exceptional results for our clients – across the UAE, Middle East, United Kingdom, Europe and USA.

Our vision

We aspire to be the world’s most sought-after communications agency, inspiring moments of brilliance and happiness through our exceptional services and actions; a collective of creatives and communicators who we encourage and nurture in both mind and body; adding unparalleled value to our clients and making a real difference in the world.

Why join us

Q is a special place to work, made up of a passionate team who deliver brilliance and exceptional service to our clients. Our people are very important to us and we like to look after them by providing a range of opportunities and benefits, including:

Be better at what you do:

• Qcademy offers you the opportunity to learn and grow with us. We pride ourselves on our teams’ personal and professional development.
• We promise to give you all the tools you need in a great workspace so you can focus on being the best version of you.

You are our story:

• We believe that our people are our greatest achievement and know our team is our greatest asset.
• We regularly show our appreciation to our people and celebrate their achievements.

Flexible Fun Work Space:

• Our people enjoy coming into work and spending time with each other.
• We offer flexibility to help our people get the balance right between life in and outside of work.
• We are a team of professionals who know what it takes to get the job done.
• But we also know how and when to have fun.

Be part of something bigger:

• We embrace diversity and inclusion. Our team is proudly made up of people from across the globe and we see this as one of our greatest strengths.
• With international offices and a global client portfolio Q Communications continues to grow and you can be part of the journey.

Create Impact:

• We deliver campaigns for our clients that impact their business and your friends will be talking about at the water cooler.
• We care about the community we live in and are passionate about giving back. Through our Q Cares program we show our support for causes that we’re passionate about.

We live and breathe our values:

Connection | Creativity | Respect | Communication | Passion

The PR Account Manager oversees a portfolio of large client accounts, leading the delivery of PR services to support and enhance their brands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Client Management: Handle multiple large client accounts, aligning PR strategies with project plans and targets.
• Strategic Guidance: Serve as the primary contact for strategic PR advice, issue resolution, and excellent client service.
• Campaign Development: Create and implement innovative PR plans and campaigns using industry insights.
• Project Oversight: Set project plans, delegate tasks to junior team members, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Content Review: Edit press releases, pitch emails, social media content, and other materials, tailoring them to specific audiences and platforms.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and key industry contacts; manage media entertainment.
• Pitching & Queries: Pitch press releases and features to media; respond to journalist inquiries.
• Event Management: Organise and oversee press launches and client events, ensuring smooth execution.
• Team Leadership: Coach and provide feedback to junior team members; oversee account reporting and campaign evaluations.
• Budget & Business Development: Contribute to project budgets, manage costs, and drive business development through client relationships and new business pitches.
• Administration: Manage client account administration, including contracts, invoicing, and reporting.
• Collaboration & Development: Foster team collaboration, engage in professional development through Qcademy, and stay updated on industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Ideally you will have:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Digital Marketing.
• At least 4-5 years agency…