Public Relations Account Manager

Description:

We are National Network Communications (NNC.). We began in Sharjah with a small team dedicated to providing the highest level of PR and media communications possible - we succeeded. Now NNC. hosts a family of over 60 committed creatives, all honed in on delivering excellence for our clients and partners.

We have rooted ourselves in the government and private sectors of the UAE, building a reputation for dynamic, effective campaigns that connect our clients with their audiences. We communicate, we strategise, we improve - but most importantly, we do it together.

We are looking for a talented Communication & PR Manager, if you fit the below, please apply!

·      To work with Account Director to develop an overall Communications Strategy and PR campaigns for specific clients

·      To coordinate the implementation of Communication activities and ensure quality and timely executions

·      Serve as secondary liaison between key clients and NNC

·      Edit, when necessary, client and media materials including press releases, press kit materials, plans, presentations, and reports in both Arabic and English

·      Distribute client’s press releases, features, articles to the media and ensure media coverage

·      Identify, recommend, and implement additional initiatives in line with clients' business goals

·      Handle separate PR and media projects that involves high creativity and follow-up

·      Attend client meetings, events, and activities and reporting back to the Account Manager

·      Prepare weekly and monthly client reports

·      Research and develop ways to enhance media distribution and monitoring capacity

·      Provide input into the further development of client’s social media strategy

·      Conduct any similar tasks that is need by the Account Director

Education and Experience:

·      Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

·      Five years of experience in marketing, publications, or a related field required.

Skills and requirements of a PR Manager's

·      Must be a confident communicator and presenter

·      Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English

·      Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills

·      Have a full understanding of media needs and media relationships

·      Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail

·      Possess the ability to keep information confidential

·      Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms

·      Ability to work in high-stress environments, often for long hours

·      A wide degree of creativity and latitude

·      Self motivated with a positive and professional approach to management