Associate Account Director Communications - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - APCO Worldwide

Description

• Day to day client relationshipmanagement
• Nurture relationships with clientpartner agencies
• Supervise the junior staff onthe day to day running of the account, ensuring that tasks arecompleted on time, project status is monitored and client requestsare handled.
• Develops PR plans andpresentations in conjunction with more seniorstaff
• Participate in client's planpresentations
• Execute plans and projects onbehalf of clients, with assistance ofjuniors
• Monitor status and manage project toensure on-time completion
• Assist with andoversees all project administrative duties including contractset-up and maintenance, and issue accurate client reports (monthly,quarterly, annual) with a high degree ofaccuracy

Requirements

• Solidunderstanding of PR and campaignplanning
• Writing and Researchskills
• Able to effectively use all availabletools and resources to complete clienttasks
• Able to convincingly and methodicallybuild media relationships
• Strong presentationskills
• Ability to work in a team environment;resourceful, collaborative
• Excellent writtenand verbal communication skills
• Demonstratedcritical thinking and problem solvingabilities
• Strong analytical abilities andquantitative skills
• Able to understand marketinsights and applyeffectively

EducationAndExperience

• 5-6years related work experience
• Universitygraduate (Business, Marketing, Communications,Journalism)
• Knowledge of the UAElandscape.