Sherpa Communications
We are looking for a confident PR specialist with agency experience in the UAE or a journalist with B2B experience willing to explore a PR role to blend easily and work on exciting campaigns.
We can offer you a unique experience, mentorship and support system for your professional growth but you need to care and be passionate about what you’ll do.
Day-to-day job responsibilities –
Support with account management (focus on B2B); ability to manage some accounts under minimal guidance if needed
Content creation like press releases, interview pitches, articles, blog posts
Effective media relations resulting in new opportunities for clients (UAE & regional media)
Research and identification of quality opportunities for clients
Communication with clients, media, and influencers if needed
Evaluation of opportunities for partnerships or sponsorships to share recommendations with clients
Measure and provide reports on each PR campaign
Monitoring of industry news and reporting to clients
Social media management if needed (content management, design ideas etc.)
Influencer marketing, management of campaigns
Cultivate new contacts within business, national and industry media
Requirements –
PR agency experience is a MUST (or strong experience in Public Relations/comms/media)
Strong copywriting skills are essential (English)
Experience in B2B comms (agency side is preferred)
Proficiency in English (Arabic is a plus)
Willingness to work on B2B projects
Experience in account management (client-facing roles in the past, team management, experience in planning & execution of projects)
Switched on attitude / ‘Let’s do it’ person who can work fast
Process-oriented, with a structured approach to work
Experience in management of social media accounts + active user (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Analytical and research skills to generate quality results
Advanced user – Microsoft office (ppt, word, and excel) to deliver stellar reports; graphic design is a plus
Ability to multitask/ Capable to work under tight deadlines / Capable to deliver a quality outcome
A positive and proactive attitude, resourcefulness in solving problems, a person who cares
Immediate start for the right candidate.
Remote work is potentially possible.