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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

The Account Executive is an entry-level position in the Public Relations team who will be expected to support the team in delivering Public Relations campaigns in support of our clients. This role will demand attention to detail, quick throughput on routine tasks, and a curious mind for how the media environment operates. This isn't strictly a client-facing role, but the successful candidate will be able to step in to new client situations with confidence and a mature approach to relationship development.

Technical & Product

• Market research, including media stories, titles, and client-related industry knowledge.

• Writing press content, media backgrounders, interview Q&A, and others.

• Media pitching, selling-in press releases, interviews, and story angles.

• Supporting the development and design of public relations plans.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

• Quick thinking and able to move quickly through a busy task list, prioritizing and executing tasks and deliveries;

• Reading broadly with a good understanding of the commercial and media environment.

• Familiar with common office tools such as the MS Office Suite;

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• Able to clearly articulate and share ideas

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

• University degree from a reputable institution. Preference to the Liberal Arts, but no restrictions;

• Preferred candidates will have 1-2 years of work experience in public relations or a related field;

• English fluency required. Arabic or other languages a major benefit.

Additional information

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