A leading global PR agency, with offices across the globe, they have long been established in the Middle East and are in the process of extending their reach in the region. The agency works across multiple sectors, covering everything from media relations to financial and corporte communications. Due to their expansion plans they are looking to hire a senior lever practitioner to help hte MD manage the extended workload.
The role will suit an experienced practitioner either looking to step up to a more managerial position, or someone in a senior role with a smaller agency looking for larger network experience.
It requires an extremely structured individual, process driven, able to work closely with the Account Directors, ensuring clients are serviced effectively. As well as being an operational role, the deputy MD will be expected to take ownership of RFPs, pitches and media training of clients, as wll as becoming the second face of the agency.
The ideal candidate will have experience in numerous sectors, ideally including healthcare, real estate, finance and retail. Middle East experience is essential and while excellent English communication skills are a given, Arabic Skills will be highly sought after.
This is a great opportunity to join a major global player in an highly influential position at a time of growth and expansion. As such, it will be highly competitive, so please ensure you match the minimum requirements before applying:
*Extensive regional PR experience
*Previous managerial experience - ideally both man-mangement and operational
*Multisector PR exposure
*Excellent communication skills - ideally both in Arabic and English
