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About Edelman</b></div><div></div><div><br>
We are a leading global communications marketing firm helping business and organisations evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. We are independent and family owned, which allows us the freedom to deliver original thinking and invest in our clients.
</div><div>In India, we have a deep presence, heritage and have created legacies of award- winning communication programmes for our clients including but not limited to Unilever, Microsoft, Starbucks, PepsiCo, Hewlett Packard, and many more Fortune 500 and government clients. We have deep expertise and advise on consumer trends, research, analytics and insights, corporate reputation, influencer marketing, social commerce, media planning for both private cos and government affairs.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
The Role</b></div><div>
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a strong background in integrated brand communications &mdash; someone who brings a digital-first mindset and also understands that successful execution spans across earned, owned, shared, and paid channels.</div><div>
The ideal candidate will be skilled at conceptualizing and delivering consumer-facing integrated brand marketing campaigns. They will lead large accounts, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and drive integration across digital, earned, and creative workstreams to deliver award-winning results.</div><div>
This person will also play a critical role in P&amp;L oversight, contribute to the agency&rsquo;s strategic growth, and collaborate with the leadership team on operational and entrepreneurial initiatives. Leveraging Edelman&rsquo;s proprietary IP and insights, they will build strategic platforms and guide top-tier clients with authority and confidence.</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><ul><li>
Lead two large key accounts, overseeing the development and execution of integrated, multi-market campaigns.</li><li>
Champion earned media as a central pillar of the communications mix, working alongside digital, influencer, and creative leads.</li><li>
Develop and execute consumer-facing integrated brand marketing campaigns across owned channels, earned media, influencer activations, and content experiences.</li><li>
Own full P&amp;L responsibility for key accounts, including forecasting, budgeting, and revenue growth.</li><li>
Identify organic growth opportunities and lead new business development efforts.</li><li>
Provide strategic counsel across the marketing communications spectrum &mdash; digital, PR, social, content, and influencer.</li><li>
Partner with clients to build innovative campaigns grounded in insight and creativity that deliver tangible impact.</li><li>
Write and review proposals, Q&amp;As, briefing documents, and other high-value strategic materials.</li><li>
Lead cross-functional teams, mentor talent, and foster a high-performance culture.</li><li>
Guide media and influencer engagement strategies and empower teams to activate them effectively.</li><li>
Drive true integration across practice areas to deliver high-caliber, business-impacting work.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h3><ul><ul><li>
Minimum <b>14 years of total experience</b> in marketing communications, with at least <b>8 years in integrated roles </b>with multimedia / creative agencies, and <b>5 years in digital-first or digital agency settings</b>.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, integrated marketing campaigns, including influencer, social, and earned strategies.</li><li>
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to provide actionable strategic feedback.</li><li>
Proven success managing budgets, developing financial plans, and overseeing account P&amp;L.</li><li>
Experience in delivering cross-market toolkits and executing campaigns across geographies.</li><li>
Skilled in pitching and selling bold creative concepts &mdash; and bringing them to life through disciplined execution.</li><li>
Track record of effective team leadership, talent development, and building collaborative team cultures.</li><li>
Prior experience working with global brands and managing complex client relationships.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What's in it for you?</b></h3><ul><ul><li>
An opportunity to shape your career further through working with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the PR industry, who will nurture, challenge and enable you.</li><li>
We offer a hybrid work environment where you can work from home 2x in a week.</li><li>
Big potential for personal growth, training, and further development of skills.</li><li>
A dynamic, collaborative and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced &ndash; and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are.</li><li>
A huge variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth.</li></ul></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Vice President - Brand Marketing HYBRID — FULL-TIMEMUMBAI

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Smithfield, Edelman&rsquo;s dedicated financial communications and capital markets advisory arm, is looking for an experienced Account Director to join our growing team in Abu Dhabi. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading global consultancy at the intersection of finance, communications, reputation, and influence.</div><div></div><div><br>
We partner with some of the region&rsquo;s most prominent financial institutions, investment entities, listed companies, and sovereign stakeholders- supporting them across capital markets advisory, transactions, corporate positioning, and regulatory communications.</div><div>
If you&rsquo;re a strategic thinker with deep financial fluency and a passion for delivering high-impact, board-level counsel, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Who you are:</b></h3><ul><ul><li>
A confident and thoughtful advisor with a solid grounding in financial and corporate communications.</li><li>
Adept at managing complex client relationships, developing high-stakes narratives, and leading cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Passionate about helping clients navigate reputational opportunities and risks&mdash;especially in investment, capital markets, and financial services contexts.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b></h3><ul><ul><li>
Lead integrated communications strategies for investment-focused and capital markets clients, including IPOs, M&amp;As, investor relations, ESG, and financial calendar activity.</li><li>
Serve as a senior point of contact and trusted advisor for key clients&mdash;delivering timely, insightful, and commercially relevant counsel.</li><li>
Manage and oversee the execution of deliverables, including financial announcements, messaging frameworks, investor presentations, and media strategies.</li><li>
Guide clients through complex issues including disclosure obligations, regulatory comms, and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>
Collaborate with Edelman and Smithfield colleagues across the region and globally to bring integrated, multidisciplinary solutions.</li><li>
Build and mentor high-performing teams; coach junior talent with empathy and clarity.</li><li>
Drive organic growth by identifying new opportunities within existing accounts and supporting new business initiatives.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></h3><ul><ul><li>
6&ndash;8 years&rsquo; experience in financial communications, investor relations, investment banking, capital markets, or related professional services.</li><li>
Strong understanding of GCC market dynamics and regional regulatory frameworks (e.g., ADX, DFM, Tadawul).</li><li>
Experience advising on transactions (IPO, M&amp;A, restructuring) and financial calendar events (results, AGMs, guidance).</li><li>
Proven ability to write and communicate clearly&mdash;especially when distilling complex financial or regulatory information.</li><li>
Confidence in working directly with C-suite leaders, legal and IR teams, bankers, and advisors.</li><li>
Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Why Edelman Smithfield:</b></h3><ul><ul><li>
At Edelman, we believe in the power of trust. As part of our Smithfield practice, you&rsquo;ll be part of a global team with deep financial expertise and a shared commitment to insight-driven communications. We&rsquo;re invested in your growth, your ideas, and your voice.</li><li>
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels heard, respected, and empowered to contribute.</li></ul></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Account Director, Corporate Communications ( Investment Banking) HYBRID — ABU DHABI

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 Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
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 At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
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 We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you&rsquo;re excited about this role but your experience doesn&rsquo;t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Designer (Social Media)

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 Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
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 At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
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 Edelman UAE has an immediate opening for an experienced Business Development Manager to work with the Operations Team due to company growth.
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 The Business Development Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the new business process to ensure integration across teams in developing responses to new business requests and RFPs. Together with the Head of Operations, they will be responsible for leading all new business efforts to secure new clients and organically grow existing clients.
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 Reporting to the Head of Operations, the role will work closely across the agency with the senior leadership team as well as account management and the global new business team as required.
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   Representing Edelman as the first point of contact for prospective clients; understanding their needs and objectives and presenting this back to the senior team.
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   Managing and completing detailed prospective Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Procurement (RFP).
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   Supporting the refinement and roll-out of the agency new business development process. Managing the lead capture process, qualifying and prioritizing opportunities.
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   Tracking agency wins and losses and review performance, conversion rate and costs.
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   Building solid relationships with procurement, vendors and distributors, as well as communications teams.
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   May be required to shape, manage and train in the new business process.
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   Ensuring that there is no conflict of interest in working with a potential client.
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   Working with the teams and finance to ensure all budgets are in line with scopes of work and realistic based on market and company knowledge.
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   Partnering with the marketing lead on all efforts relating to events, awards and case studies.
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   Partnering with the resourcing and senior leadership team on all efforts relating to staffing projects, new wins and existing client remits.
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   At least 7 years&rsquo; experience within an agency environment &ndash; Middle East experience in a hybrid communications and operations role would be a bonus.
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   Advanced written and spoken English, as well as Arabic is necessary
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   Proven business development experience.
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   Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, namely Powerpoint and Excel.
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   Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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   Exceptional management skills.
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   Effective communication and negotiation skills.
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   Strong business acumen.
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   Strategic thinker.
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   Detail-oriented, process-driven and persuasive.
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   Strong influencing ability and gravitas for internal and external engagement.
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   Experience managing finances, including budget development.
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   Team player who is focused on developing a collaborative work ethic within account teams and is committed to ensuring an excellent work environment.
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 We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you&rsquo;re excited about this role but your experience doesn&rsquo;t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Business Development Manager - Arabic Speaker (Abu Dhabi)

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Vice President - Brand Marketing HYBRID — FULL-TIMEMUMBAI

Account Director, Corporate Communications ( Investment Banking) HYBRID — ABU DHABI

Designer (Social Media)

Business Development Manager - Arabic Speaker (Abu Dhabi)