PR Account Executive at Burson

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Relations, Content Strategy, Social Media, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Proactive Attitude, Collaboration, Creative Brainstorming, Trend Analysis

Industry

Public Relations and Communications Services

Description

Who we are: Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. More about the role: Burson UAE is searching for a passionate and proactive Account Executive to join our dynamic team in Dubai! This is an incredible opportunity for a junior PR professional to elevate their career, working with the potential to work across a diverse portfolio of sectors such as Corporate, Destination, and Consumer & Brand. If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge campaigns across PR, Social, Influencer, and Creative, we want to hear from you! What you'll do: Support client relationships by assisting senior team members and acting as a reliable point of contact for day-to-day queries. Contribute to media relations efforts by drafting press materials, building media lists, and pitching stories. Assist in crafting compelling content for various platforms, ensuring high-quality writing and adapting to different tones. Monitor and report on web and social media activity, helping to gather data and identify key trends. Coordinate project logistics, including scheduling, managing deadlines, and liaising with internal and external teams. Learn about account profitability and support senior colleagues in administrative and financial tasks. Actively participate in creative brainstorming sessions, bringing fresh ideas and contributing to campaign development. Stay informed on industry news and trends, including AI, and proactively seek out learning and development opportunities. Experience that contributes to success: Previous experience in a PR agency or in-house communications role. Proven experience in media relations, including drafting press materials and pitching stories. Demonstrable understanding of social media platforms, content strategy, and basic analytics. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a significant advantage. Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. A proactive, collaborative attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow #LI-RE1 You belong at Burson: Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success. At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.

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Responsibilities

Support client relationships and assist in media relations efforts. Monitor web and social media activity while coordinating project logistics.