Account Manager, Media Relations (Arabic Speaker)

About Us

Edelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We blur the lines between each medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking and engaging with brands in new ways. You will be challenged to push convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behavior in today’s socially charged, digital environment.

We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients and have the trophies to prove it. We are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot ....

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a passionate and media-savvy Account Manager to join our team on a secondment basis with one of our key clients. This is a yearly renewable contract working directly from the client’s office and embedded within their communications team.

You will lead on day-to-day media relations, develop strong journalist relationships, and deliver standout earned coverage across key markets. This is a unique opportunity to work client-side while enjoying the support and structure of our agency network.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Media Strategy & Execution
• Develop and execute proactive media relations strategies that align with client goals.
• Craft compelling narratives, identify pitch angles, and secure targeted media placements.
• Monitor news cycles to identify opportunities for thought leadership and rapid response.
• Client-Embedded Communications
• Act as the daily media relations lead from within the client team.
• Provide on-the-ground support for media planning, execution, and issues management.
• Collaborate with internal client stakeholders and external agency teams to ensure aligned messaging.
• Content Creation
• Draft and edit media materials including press releases, media statements, Q&As, and op-eds.
• Prepare briefing documents for spokespeople and coordinate interview logistics.
• Media Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant journalists and media outlets.
• Manage press events, media briefings, and coordinate reactive and proactive outreach.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Monitor media coverage using tracking tools, and deliver coverage reports and analysis to client stakeholders.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on media outcomes.
  
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Skills and Experience
• 4–6 years of experience in public relations or journalism, ideally in an agency setting or in-house corporate communications role.
• Strong portfolio of earned media success across tier-one outlets.
• Familiarity with the UAE landscape; an established network of journalist contacts is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting senior spokespeople and managing media-facing moments.
• Arabic language is a MUST.
  
  
  

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to shape your future and work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the PR industry, who will nurture, challenge and enable you.
• We offer hybrid work environment where you can work from home twice in a week.
• Big potential for personal growth, training, and further development of skills
• A dynamic, collaborative and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced – and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are.
• A huge variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth.
• If you apply, we will review your fit against the position criteria and feedback to you. If your profile does not meet the criteria, we will retain your profile as an active applicant for future consideration
  
  
  

Key Details

• This is a full-time secondment to the client, based on a 1-year renewable contract.
• You’ll work directly from the client’s office, supported by the agency’s central team.
• The role offers a unique blend of in-house experience and agency best practices.