Description
Position at Weber Shandwick
About Weber Shandwick We are a leading, full-service, integrated, communications and marketing services agency that delivers industry-defining work and next-generation solutions for brands, businesses and organisations. In the Middle East, North Africa & Turkey (MENAT region), our network comprises a hyper-connected, award-winning network with a presence in 13 cities – including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait, Doha and Istanbul. Our team comprises social media experts, digital specialists, creatives, strategists, analysts and PR professionals who believe in the power of collaboration to deliver high-value, high-impact communications and business solutions for our clients. By welcoming outstanding and diverse talents to our team, we complement our sector expertise with specialisms such as content, content production, creative design, creative technology, digital platforms, influencer marketing, integrated media, media relations, social strategy and engagement, strategic planning, and video productions. Weber Shandwick was honoured as the Provoke Global Agency of the Decade (2020), PRWeek Global Best Agency in Middle East (2020), PRCA MENA Large Consultancy of the Year (2022, 2021, 2019) and PRCA MENA Digital Team of the Year (2021, 2020). Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age’s Agency A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019, in addition to being included in the top 10 rankings of Great Place to Work® UAE (2014-2019). An amazing opportunity: join a highly creative, multi-disciplined global communications agency and network. What this means: the opportunity to work on some of the best brands in the world, the ability to draw on all the resources of a top global networked agency, and the chance to work in an entrepreneurial environment. We are seeking an Associate who is passionate about all things digital and ready to bring that energy to our high-performing, collaborative team. You will work closely with senior team members to provide support on day-to-day work, while helping deliver our clients’ strategies across their digital footprint. You will demonstrate solid and well-rounded communication skills, and contribute to reporting, community management and content development. Experience managing healthcare clients is preferred, but not a must. Client relations:
Build strong relationships with your clients. Demonstrate proactivity by offering new ideas and new ways of generating success, including identifying digital opportunities. Actively work to create a good knowledge of current developments and trends affecting the clients’ and the markets in which they operate in
Communication skills:
Writing – have the ability to write in a range of styles including short and long-form digital content Quality standards – produce high standard of work at all times, paying attention to detail Presentation skills – establish a strong grasp of presentation skills Research & analysis – conduct and analyze research (i.e., desktop research, listening exercises, competitive analysis, SWOT analysis) to derive insights on client’s sector
Industry and Market knowledge:
Maintain a strong understanding of client’s business priorities and work to create a good knowledge of current developments and trends affecting the clients’ industries and markets in the digital arena Have knowledge of the role of social media channels in PR and how to best utilise each channel to the clients’ benefit Demonstrate understanding of the clients’ digital work and provide counsel to team on social media content and activations
Account team support:
Assist in the development of client’s activity reports.
1+ years of social media communications experience Fluency in digital/social media platforms, tools, and solutions Experience in copywriting and developing a range of social media materials Familiarity with analytics tools and an ability to set and evaluate campaign metrics Well-rounded communication skills and good at client servicing Bilingual – verbal and written* Based in Abu Dhabi
