Public Relations Executive

 

Description:

Sherpa Communications, a B2B focused PR agency is expanding and looking for a passionate PR Executive to join their Dubai team and support with the management of the agency’s accounts.

We are looking for a confident PR specialist with agency experience in the UAE or a journalist with B2B experience willing to explore a PR role to blend easily and work on exciting campaigns.

We can offer you a unique experience, mentorship and support system for your professional growth but you need to care and be passionate about what you’ll do.

Day-to-day job responsibilities –

· Support with account management (focus on B2B); ability to manage some accounts under minimal guidance if needed

· Content creation like press releases, interview pitches, articles, blog posts

· Effective media relations resulting in new opportunities for clients (UAE & regional media)

· Research and identification of quality opportunities for clients

· Communication with clients, media, and influencers if needed

· Evaluation of opportunities for partnerships or sponsorships to share recommendations with clients

· Measure and provide reports on each PR campaign

· Monitoring of industry news and reporting to clients

· Social media management if needed (content management, design ideas etc.)

· Influencer marketing, management of campaigns

· Cultivate new contacts within business, national and industry media

Requirements –

· Strong copywriting skills are essential

· Experience in B2B comms (agency side is preferred)

· Proficiency in English (Arabic is a plus)

· Willingness to work on B2B projects

· Experience in account management (client-facing roles in the past, team management, experience in planning & execution of projects)

· Switched on attitude  ‘Let’s do it’ person who can work fast

· Process-oriented, with a structured approach to work

· Experience in management of social media accounts + active user (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

· Analytical and research skills to generate quality results

· Advanced user – Microsoft office (ppt, word, and excel) to deliver stellar reports; graphic design is a plus

· Ability to multitask Capable to work under tight deadlines Capable to deliver a quality outcome

· A positive and proactive attitude, resourcefulness in solving problems, a person who cares

Immediate start for the right candidate.

Remote work is potentially possible.

If you feel you fit the requirements, want to work with reputable businesses and on exciting campaigns, if you like to dream big and do impossible things with the team, send your CV