Senior Executive – Communications Consultancy

Company description

Founded in 2009, MSL Middle East has become a leading force in transforming strategic communications across the region. We empower our clients to build strong connections with their audiences, enhance their reputations, and drive measurable business success.

With a presence in over 100 countries and a deep understanding of the Middle Eastern market, we combine regional insights, cutting-edge digital expertise, and a vast network of media and influencer relationships to craft impactful, market-specific campaigns. As an integral part of Publicis Groupe, MSL Middle East offers unparalleled resources and dynamic opportunities for professional growth in an innovative and collaborative environment. We cultivate a supportive work culture that inspires our team to achieve new heights.

Join us at MSL Middle East, and contribute to writing the next chapter of communications excellence in the region.

Overview

As a PR manager, the candidate will be required to work collaboratively with client servicing teams in developing and putting together presentations, think on their feet on client&rsquos business, pitch stories to / and managed relationships with media , KOL&rsquos and influencers. Have an analytical bent of mind to reporting and showcase performance. This candidate will be required to be a confident communicator, presenter, having excellent organization and planning skills, proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with attention to details.

Main Tasks

Technical & Product

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above. The candidate will be required to have

&bull Develop presentation, unpinned with a creative mindset

&bull Have a full understanding of workings of the media and foster relationship with stakeholders including, media, KOL&rsquos and influencers

&bull Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms

&bull Write Content and where applicable working with extended teams in briefing and reviewing content development, including but not limited to press releases, thought-leadership, blogs, features, briefing documents etc.

&bull Monitor and reporting on media, KOL and influencer coverage and other social and business trends that might have a bearing on the client&rsquos business.

&bull Facilitate and organizer, all stakeholder and client interactions, including but not limited to interviews, press conferences, media roundtables etc.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

&bull Ensure quality output to exceed client expectation in planning, content, and outreach.

&bull Be proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with an attention to details.

&bull Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to managing client&rsquos business and interacting with direct reports.

&bull Ability to work in a dynamic environment, with little or no supervision.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

&bull Creative and innovative in approach to client management, media relations and dealing with KOL&rsquos and Influencers.

&bull Have an analytical bend of mind in reporting performance and client coverage.

People & Leadership

• Seeks others’ feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area.
• Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
• Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment.
• Is able to make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view.
• Able to build relationships quickly with others and engages personally with peers and clients.
• Treats others with respect, listens to other perspectives, especially when they are different from own.
• Able to tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution.
• Drives a culture of trust with Peers, clients and all other stakeholders.

Self

• Is able to take ownership for actions and deals with consequences in a mature manner.
• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
• Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
• Showcases curiosity and open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
• Is able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and is able to take ownership of personal development and growth.
• Capable of constructively challenging the status-quo and takes risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity and humbleness.
• Displays resilience and maintains drives and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.

Qualifications

&bull Experienced (4-5years) professional having worked on the agency and/ or on the client side having worked with Corporate / Lifestyle brands.

&bull The candidate needs to have excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills in English and Arabic, including

&bull Detailed oriented workstyle, with good time management and organizational skills.

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