Public Relations Account Executive

We are seeking a Public Relations and Communications Account Executive for our rapidly growing clean energy practice in the MENA market.

This is NOT a business development or marketing account executive role – this is a communications/public relations role.

While there’s no “typical” day in this role, we are looking for team members who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who is invigorated by challenges, complex subject matter, and can think creatively.

Must have communications experience in the MENA region, especially within Saudi or UAE within the power, energy, or renewables sector. Agency experience a plus. Arabic language skills required. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day account management and anticipate client needs and ensure quality control
• Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both traditional and social media outreach plans, as well as proactively pitching media outlets on an ongoing basis
• Must have strong media relationship contacts
• Consistently produce high-quality, clear and persuasive content for both internal and external communications content
• Closely track communications and marketing, and energy trends in the region to bring fresh thinking and best practices to clients
• Contribute to the operational performance of accounts, ensuring quality work, deadline and budget adherence
• Generate new story ideas, media campaigns, and social media campaigns.
• Write and distribute pitch letters, press releases (including financial press releases), articles, B2B social content, CEO scripts and talking points, and other press materials.
• Identify and secure speaking roles for Mercom clients.
• Coordinate conference activities for Mercom clients.
• Represent Mercom clients at events and trade shows.
• Support Mercom global teams as needed.
• This position requires you to be available as needed to meet deadlines and coordinate with global teams.

Desired Experience/Skills:

Proactive, goal-oriented individual who takes pride in achieving client results.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to solve problems and overcome obstacles
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership skills and a high degree of independence while still functioning within a team-oriented environment
• At least two years of energy, power, or renewables PR experience
• Two years of agency PR experience managing multiple accounts and projects, desired
• Experience working directly with energy and environmental journalists, from national outlets to trades and be well versed in the top energy and environmental stories in the news a plus.
• Degree in public relations/communications/journalism preferred
• Experience in delivering quality media results in the MENA regions in Arabic
• Possessing energy media contacts a plus
• Must be able to grasp technical concepts and translate to written pieces, such as articles, press releases and more.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure

To be considered, please email: hr@mercomcapital.com and attached your CV, cover letter, visa requirements and salary requirements.