Account Executive, Abu Dhabi

Who is Prosek?

We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms with offices and strategic partners worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric. Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an "Army of Entrepreneurs" that was recently named 2024 PR Week Best Place to Work.

Overview:

We're currently seeking an Account Executive to join our newest office in Abu Dhabi. The Account Executive is the 'linchpin' of their accounts, with various responsibilities as listed below. They execute strong media relations skills, pitch reporters, and provide measurable results for our clients. Our Account Executives are client-facing, included in team meetings, participating in brainstorms, creative planning for clients and internal projects alike with a curious, adaptive and entrepreneurial spirit.

We welcome candidates based in Dubai, provided they are able to commute to the Abu Dhabi office at least two days per week in accordance with our hybrid work policy.

What you'll be doing:

• Complete daily scans, draft meeting agendas, timesheets, and clips
• Accurate reporting - meeting deadlines for monthly, quarterly, etc. and including the right content
• Develop a strong knowledge of the media that influences your client's stakeholders (customers, prospects, and investors)
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant journalists
• Build and maintain editorial, speaking, and awards calendars
• Independently develop media pitches and secure relevant opportunities and results
• Create media background and briefing materials to help prepare clients for interviews
• Understand the value of PR to your client's business and how to achieve valuable results for them
• Demonstrate expertise in your client's business and industry and know your client's competitors
• Produce client-ready written communications and have strong verbal communication with your clients
  
  

What makes you qualified:

• 2-4 years of experience
• Fluent in both English and Arabic
• Bachelor degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology and/or B2B communications
• Proficiency in Cision, Factiva, and Microsoft Suite
  
  

Our Core Values:

• Chemistry, Collaboration and Belonging: Our collegial culture inspires people with different perspectives and backgrounds to work towards common goals as we brainstorm, plan and execute on behalf of our clients and to build our business together.
• Grit and Hustle: We work hard. We roll up our sleeves. We are not precious or pretentious. We do not take short cuts. Instead, we put in the work and do what it takes to get the job done.
• The Excitement of New Challenges: We view challenges as opportunities and embrace them. They motivate us to learn and grow so that we can be the best versions of ourselves, for our clients and each other.
• A Workplace with Humanity: We recognize the rigor and demand of our work. We also recognize that life inside and outside of Prosek can be stressful. We work very hard to run our business with a heavy dose of humanity and to make Prosek a safe place where people enjoy the work and each other.
  
  

Our Beliefs on Culture, Diversity & Belonging:

We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting and embracing diversity of all kinds - diversity of geography, cognitive diversity, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe having teams that represent the broader communities where we live and work creates a culture that celebrates creativity, inclusiveness and teamwork and helps us offer our global clientele of mature and emerging businesses counsel that is dynamic, rich and nuanced.