Bilingual PR Manager at Sherpa Communications

Company overview

Sherpa Communications, a B2B-focused PR consultancy, is looking for an experienced Public Relations specialist (Junior Account Manager / Account Manager) to confidently manage campaigns and deliver tier 1 hits across the UAE and the region.

Requirements

• Fluency in Arabic (writing and proofreading) and English
• Minimum 3 years of experience in PR/media
• Extensive experience working with B2B clients
• PR agency experience in the UAE market; must understand agency processes and be able to perform from day one
• At least 3 years of experience executing PR campaigns in the UAE, KSA, and other regional markets
• Strong, developed media contacts across the UAE and region (KSA, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, other), with the ability to secure tier 1 national/ business/ tech/ lifestyle/ broadcast media coverage in Arabic outlets
• Confident user of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, CRM systems, and other project management and marketing software

Responsibilities

• Confident, strategic management of the agency’s clients (English & Arabic)
• Development & delivery of PR campaigns for brands, based on their business priorities (UAE
  & regionally)
• Daily management of the project team to ensure KPI delivery and efficient work under tight deadlines
• Delivery of tier 1 organic coverage with the media (TV, radio, magazines, newspapers – UAE and region, English & Arabic)
• Drafting of high-quality content (B2B/B2C, English & Arabic), including press releases, interview pitches, articles, expert comments, and case studies
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic business counsel and ensuring their PR objectives are met effectively
• Planning and managing social media and influencer campaigns as required

Key responsibilities

• Confident and multi-layered management of agency’s clients
• Development of PR campaigns for clients based on their business priorities
• Daily management of project team to ensure KPI delivery and efficient work under tight deadlines
• Delivery of tier 1 organic coverage hits with the media (TV, radio, magazines, newspapers – both UAE & region)
• Draft high-quality content (B2B/B2C), including press releases, interview pitches, articles, expert comments, case studies
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic business counsel and ensuring their PR objectives are met effectively
• Plan & manage social media, influencer campaigns as required

Expectations

• KPI-driven approach, able to deliver results
• Switched-on attitude
• Willing to proactively step in and support
• Full of ideas and eager to execute them
• Able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Team player with a positive, “let’s do it” mentality
• Strong business consulting and advisory skills, ensuring campaigns align with clients’ business objectives
• Able to deliver quality results independently
• Capable of leading a team, assigning tasks, and overseeing timely execution to ensure overall team performance
• Able to conduct reviews, provide constructive feedback, and improve unit performance
• Proactive, go-getter personality with a positive attitude
• Solution-oriented mindset with no room for excuses

Start Date

Immediate for the right candidate.

How to apply

Send your CV to asksherpa@sherpacomms.com