PR Manager

**Title**: Communications Manager

Key Attributes \| Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, marketing, or other related field
• Minimum 5-6 years of PR / Marketing experience
• Agency experience is a plus for understanding communication principles and agency functions
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Arabic proficiency is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• **Proven track record** in managing clients and media relations
• Extensive press and social contacts in UAE / GCC
• Strong understanding of the luxury sector and market insights
• Strong **leadership skills**, with the ability to manage team members effectively
• Experience with **crisis management** and media strategy development
• Flexible, versatile and copes well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Proactively identify challenges and propose solutions to address client needs
• Driven, ambitious, and enthusiastic about the world of PR and luxury
• Flexibility to travel for work as required

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Successfully lead the management of client accounts, ensuring the successful execution of PR and communication strategies
• Lead the implementation of **strategic communication plans** tailored to client objectives
• Lead client calls and strategy meetings when necessary, ensuring clear communication and alignment of deliverables
• Provide **leadership and mentorship** to junior managers and executives(if applicable), fostering professional development within the team
• **Proactively identify media opportunities**, develop impactful storytelling angles, and drive high-value media coverage
• Oversee writing and distribution of communications material, press releases, Q&A, speeches, presentations and collateral materials of clients
• Oversee monthly coverage reports, analysing media coverage
• **Lead the planning and execution** of events, activations, and press engagements for clients
• Play an active role in **crisis communication management**, providing clients with guidance and response strategies
• **Maintain and strengthen relationships** with media, influencers, and key industry stakeholders
• Support **new business development**, including pitching to potential clients and contributing to agency growth
• Stay informed on **market trends, competitor activities, and emerging PR opportunities** to enhance client strategies
• Job contract type: Temporary