Senior Account Executive Bilingual - Corporate

More about the role:

As a Senior Account Executive, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of accounts, demonstrating strong writing skills, proactivity, autonomy, and a commitment to exceptional client service.

This role requires a confident communicator with strong media relations experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to think strategically while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.

What you'll do:

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, delivering high-quality client service and day-to-day account management.
• Create and edit high-quality content including press releases, media Q&As, briefing documents, reports, and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships, pitch stories, and identify relevant news hooks aligned with client KPIs.
• Support media monitoring, monthly and quarterly reporting, and provide analysis and insights on coverage performance.
• Prepare weekly status reports and provide basic-level client counsel and strategic support.
• Collaborate with senior team members on account administration, budget awareness, and account profitability.
• Contribute to new business research, ideas, and development of pitch decks.
• Stay informed on AI tools and best practices, applying them responsibly in line with WPP guidelines.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Proven experience in PR, corporate communications, or media relations, supporting client accounts and campaigns.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English across multiple formats; Arabic reading and conversation required, strong Arabic writing a bonus.
• Existing media contacts and demonstrated experience pitching to journalists.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in monitoring, reporting, and performance evaluation.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, ambitious team player with the ability to work autonomously and lead by example.

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