Junior PR Account Executive

The Role

The Junior PR Account Executive (JAE) will work closely with the PR team to develop and implement communication strategies for clients. This is a junior-level position for someone keen to learn and progress quickly in a fun but fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support in executing PR strategies for our clients with the support of senior PRs
• Draft press releases, media pitches, and other communication materials
• Supporting the PR team for all day-to-day functions as per Media Release and Alerts drafting
• Story pitching to journalists and editors to bite on your story, Media follow-ups
• Proactively search for opportunities to showcase/exhibit client projects in relevant media
• Generates media coverage reports and prepares activity recaps or WIPs
• Event coordination and support
• Building relationships with journalists
• Check consistently and report in details, the progress recorded on campaigns
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reports for clients

Qualifications

• Preferably holds a Bachelors degree in Marketing and Communications, or from a hotel school or hospitality school
• Passionate about the F&B and hospitality industry
• Curious, possesses common sense, and eager to learn
• Preferably has a minimum of 1 internship in PR positions within a PR agency or in-house environment; experience with F&B brands preferred
• Attention to detail and dedication to quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is preferable
• Outgoing and positive personality
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment