Public Relations Account Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Relevance International is a premier, full-service marketing and public relations agency known for strategic results and innovative, industry-first campaigns. With offices in New York, London, Los Angeles, and Dubai, the agency supports clients in reaching audiences worldwide. Relevance International leverages strong media relationships and deep insight into global markets and trends to create customized campaigns that align with clients’ short- and long-term business goals. Its team brings industry-leading experience in real estate, architecture, design, hospitality, and luxury lifestyle, enabling compelling storytelling across all brand touch points. The agency focuses on building and maintaining brand relevance in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.

The Public Relations Account Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Dubai, UAE.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and nurture relationships with key local and regional media.
• Develop, manage and maintain strong media lists using Cision (or alternative).
• Update media lists and proactively look for new reporters and publications to add
• Have a strong understanding of the importance of media relations.
• Develop a good understanding of the Tier 1 media relevant to our clients, the stories they publish and what opportunities could present for clients.
• Distribution of press releases, and media follow up.
• Effectively and frequently pitch stories by phone as well as email, sechelping to build relationships and secure quality placements
• Active participation in account meetings, both internal and external.
• Drafts agendas for client meetings, and notes / minutes which should be shared internally, approved and with the client no more than 24hrs after the meeting.
• Coordinate and schedule internal meetings proactively.
• Conduct research, as needed.
• Monitor media for clients.
• Proactively monitor for media coverage.
• Regularly clip, file and send digital and print press placements
• Helps fellow junior staff with questions and edits
• Proactively keep the account moving, and suggest ideas and next steps for clients.
• Manage and keep up to date the internal asset libraries.

SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Fluent in Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Has strong knowledge of and commitment to increase knowledge of real estate, hospitality, luxury, and travel industries, dependent upon client focus
• Good media contacts.
• Has knowledge of and commitment to increase knowledge of real estate, hospitality, luxury, and travel industries, dependent upon client focus
• Social Media skills and understanding of different channels.
• Strong notetaker and researcher.
• Highly responsive to team members and clients.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail,
• Strong writing skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Solution-oriented
• Strong research skills
• Self-directed, proactive, and independently capable of managing workload so deadlines are met
• Flexible, able to work under pressure and changing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Programs and Outlook (electronic scheduling)
• Commits to 5 days per week and hours sufficient to cover responsibilities to clients and team.
• Workday begins at 9 am Monday through Friday.

PERKS OFWORKING AT RELEVANCE INTERNATIONAL

• Dynamic hybrid work environment
• Generous PTO policy in addition to being closed the last week of the year.
• Summer Fridays
• “Work from anywhere” 2 weeks per year
• Excellent career development with external and internal training programs for all employees.
• Reviews twice a year and regular coaching and mentoring sessions for all staff.

Salary Commensurate with Experience