Sr. Account Executive PR at BPG Group

The Opportunity

As a Senior Communications Executive, you will be part of the Communications team, supporting on client deliverables and providing a consistent level of service. You’ll work closely with other members of the PR account team and help with project execution as part of cross-functional teams that could include PR/Comms, strategists, data analysts, creatives, media, experience design, events, and technical deployment.

Responsibilities

You will be required to work across a wide range of subject areas, and at times stretch your comfort level in a supportive and dynamic team:
• Responsible for specific account deliverables, working as a team player
• Support on client communications, meetings, events, workshops
• Conduct client, competitor and industry research
• Ensure deadlines are communicated and met, demonstrating initiative
• Arrange meetings and issue accurate minutes as promptly as possible
• Support on proposals and plans
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is stored and well organised
• Keep account team and client up to date with competitive news and market trends
• Participate in brainstorming sessions on your clients and make key presentations
• Develop strong relationships with media and influencers and ensure we deliver on KPIs
• Pitch media stories and content to secure coverage in relevant publications
• Manage WIPs, reports in a timely manner and with attention to detail

Traits

• Proactive, with a natural curiosity for your clients’ industries and finding and developing the untold stories
• A passion for creativity, experimentation, and innovation
• Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Motivated team player
• Commitment to quality, professionalism, and nurturing client relationships
• Consultative mindset, focused on adding value and solving client problems
• A sense of humour Ideal Experience
• 1-3 years minimum of relevant PR experience across B2C and B2B brands
• Willingness to work on projects that cross into multiple disciplines and industries
• Strong presentation development and storytelling skills
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Arabic is a plus
• Excellent media relations and influencer relations across the MENA region
• Exceptional collaboration skills and the ability to draw on them in challenging situations• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to careers@bpggroup.com mentioning the role in the email subject.