18 Oct
Q Communications
Jumeirah
**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 Account Manager - Public Relations 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.
- **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.
**Who you are**
Ideally you will have:
- A recognised tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Digital Marketing.
- At least 4-5 years agency experience in similar role.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with the local media landscape.
- Proven experience in leading and collaborating within a team to deliver client services.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with excellent presentation abilities.
- A creative flair and demonstrated ability to produce engaging PR content.
- Strong knowledge and experience with various social media platforms.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, journalists, and other stakeholders.
- Exceptional client service skills with a proven ability to manage a busy client portfolio effectively.
- Experience in managing projects, meeting deadlines, and adhering to budgets and targets.
- Capacity to work
▶️ Pr Account Manager
🖊️ Q Communications
📍 Jumeirah