PR I Senior Account Manager I Abu Dhabi

Who we are

With offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Manchester, Q Communications has a reputation for big ideas, new insights, relentless tenacity and achieving exceptional results for our clients – across the UAE, Middle East, United Kingdom, Europe and USA.

Our vision

We aspire to be the world’s most sought after communications agency, inspiring moments of brilliance and happiness through our exceptional services and actions; a collective of creatives and communicators who we encourage and nurture in both mind and body; adding unparalleled value to our clients and making a real difference in the world.

Be Better At What You Do

Q is a special place to work, made up of a passionate team who deliver brilliance and exceptional service to our clients. Our people are very important to us and we like to look after them by providing a range of opportunities and benefits, including:

• Qcademy offers you the opportunity to learn and grow with us. We pride ourselves on our teams’ personal and professional development.
• We promise to give you all the tools you need in a great workspace so you can focus on being the best version of you.
  
  

You Are Our Story

• We believe that our people are our greatest achievement and know our team is our greatest asset.
• We regularly show our appreciation to our people and celebrate their achievements.
  
  

Flexible Fun Work Space

• Our people enjoy coming into work and spending time with each other.
• We offer flexibility to help our people get the balance right between life in and outside of work.
• We are a team of professionals who know what it takes to get the job done.
• But we also know how and when to have fun.
  
  

Be Part Of Something Bigger

• We embrace diversity and inclusion. Our team is proudly made up of people from across the globe and we see this as one of our greatest strengths.
• With international offices and a global client portfolio Q Communications continues to grow and you can be part of the journey.
  
  

Create Impact

• We deliver campaigns for our clients that impact their business and your friends will be talking about at the water cooler.
• We care about the community we live in and are passionate about giving back. Through our Q Cares program we show our support for causes that we’re passionate about.
  
  

We Live And Breathe Our Values

Connection | Creativity | Respect | Communication | Passion

What the role entails

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Account Manager to lead our Abu Dhabi-based PR team and drive strategic relationships with our key clients in the region. This is a high-impact role that requires a confident communicator, a strong team leader and a results-driven PR professional with deep industry knowledge.

As the Senior Account Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for client relationship management, team leadership, campaign strategy and execution for all your accounts. You’ll work closely with clients to develop compelling PR solutions and manage a team of talented communicators to deliver consistently outstanding results.

Responsibilities

Client Leadership

• Serve as the primary contact for key clients in Abu Dhabi, offering strategic guidance, issue resolution and expert PR counsel.
• Develop innovative and insight-led PR plans and campaigns tailored to client goals.
• Build strong, long-lasting client relationships that lead to continued business and referrals.
  
  

Team & Project Management

• Manage and mentor the Abu Dhabi PR team, providing coaching, feedback and leadership across projects.
• Set project plans and delegate tasks to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Support team development through training, performance feedback, and on-the-job coaching.
• Lead and foster collaboration within and across teams, helping to ensure smooth project delivery.
  
  

Campaign Execution

• Oversee the development and editing of all campaign materials, including press releases, pitch emails, social media content, interview briefs and more.
• Lead and participate in pitching stories to media, managing relationships with key journalists, influencers and industry contacts.
• Arrange and facilitate client interviews, editorial meetings, press launches and events.
• Track and evaluate campaign performance, reporting on key metrics and recommending adjustments as needed.
  
  

Business & Operational Excellence

• Oversee administration for all client accounts, including invoicing, contracts, reporting and budgets.
• Recommend process improvements where appropriate and ensure best-in-class client service.
• Support new business efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals and leading pitches.
• Stay on top of market trends, bringing fresh ideas and insights that help our clients and agency stay ahead.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through Qcademy and learning & development programs.
• Participate in senior management meetings and support the Head of Department as needed.
  
  

Who you are

Ideally You Will Have

• 6–8+ years of relevant PR experience (agency experience preferred)
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record in delivering impactful PR campaigns
• An established media network across the UAE (Abu Dhabi experience is a plus)
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail and deadline discipline.

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