PR Senior Account Executive (Consumer)

Who we are

With offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Manchester, Q Communications 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. 

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:

Transparency | Creativity | Respect | Communication | Passion

What the role entails

The Senior Account Executive leads the hands-on delivery of PR services for a portfolio of clients, with responsibilities including:

• Develop PR Plans: Craft creative and effective PR plans aligned with client briefs and objectives.
  
• Client Relationship Management: Become the primary point of contact for PR advice, issue resolution, and guidance, delivering exceptional client service.
• Innovative Campaign Creation: Design and execute innovative, industry-specific PR plans and campaigns for assigned clients.
• Project Management: In consultation with Senior Manager prioritise tasks, set project timelines, and ensure standards are met with minimal guidance.
• Content Creation: Produce high-quality materials, including media releases, pitch emails, and interview briefings for various clients within your portfolio.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and media contacts, including organising media entertainment where necessary.
• Client Communication: Serve as a key liaison between the team and clients, co-leading meetings and maintaining regular communication.
• Media Engagement: Arrange interviews and editorial meetings for clients’ spokespeople with key journalists, and facilitate these interactions as needed.
• Press Pitching: Pitch press releases and feature ideas to journalists and influencers across various platforms to secure media coverage.
• Influencer Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with influencers to support campaign efforts.
• Media Monitoring: Track media coverage and report results to the team and clients.
• Campaign Reporting: Prepare and evaluate key metrics for client accounts, providing detailed campaign results.
• Event Coordination: Coordinate and support client events, ensuring smooth execution.
• Client Services: Deliver high-quality, responsive, and timely client services.
  
• Creative Collaboration: Participate in ideation sessions, pitches, and brainstorming activities to generate fresh ideas for new and existing business. 
• Continuous Learning: Engage in Qcademy and other learning opportunities to enhance skills.
• Industry Awareness: Stay informed about market trends and developments to keep Q and our clients at the cutting edge in the region.

Who you are

Ideally you will have:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism.
• Ideally, 2 years of experience in a similar role within the local market and agency environment.
• A strong interest in pursuing a career in Communications, PR.
  
• A creative flair with the ability to develop engaging PR content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with high-level presentation abilities.
• Capability to build and sustain strong relationships with journalists, clients, colleagues, influencers, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client service across a diverse portfolio.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently when required.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High levels of resilience when managing client requests and competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and professionalism, including punctuality, presentation, responsiveness, and reliability.
• A strong desire to continuously learn and develop professionally, and a commitment to staying updated with industry trends and developments.