PR Senior Account Executive - Cross Practice at Burson

, , United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Media Relations, Digital Analytics, Integrated Communications, Client Relationship Management, Report Development, Strategic Planning, Mentoring, Trend Analysis, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Presentation Skills

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 seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive to join our teams across Dubai and Abu Dhabi! This is a prime opportunity to shape and execute high-impact strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional results across PR, Social, Influencer, and Creative & Campaigns, and ready to make a contribution to sectors like Corporate, Technology, Mobility & Transport, Health & Wellness, and Government & Public Affairs, we want to hear from you! Open to all nationalities. What you'll do: Manage and nurture strong client relationships: providing regular updates, presenting performance reports, and gathering feedback effectively. Drive proactive media relations efforts: build strong journalist relationships, and secure high-impact coverage across relevant sectors. Develop insightful reports: Analyze campaign performance, media coverage, and social data to create comprehensive reports with actionable insights and recommendations. Contribute to strategic planning: development and implementation of comprehensive communication strategies and integrated campaigns. Mentor and guide junior team members: Guide and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and fostering their development. Identify trends & opportunities: Monitor industry news, client sectors, and media landscapes to flag relevant trends and potential story angles for clients. Contribute to strategic planning: Support the development of integrated communication strategies, ensuring media and reporting objectives are central to client plans. Oversee daily account operations: Ensure smooth execution of PR activities, manage timelines, and maintain high standards for all deliverables and administrative tasks. Experience that contributes to success: Previous experience in a PR agency or in-house communications role. Proven track record of successfully supporting client accounts and contributing to campaigns. Experience guiding or supporting junior staff members. Strong understanding of media relations, digital analytics, and integrated communications. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills in English; Arabic is highly advantageous. A proactive approach to problem-solving. #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

Manage and nurture strong client relationships while driving proactive media relations efforts. Oversee daily account operations and contribute to strategic planning for integrated communication strategies.