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Account Executive, PR & Comms Jobs in Dubai at Endeavor
Title: Account Executive, PR & Comms
Company: Endeavor
Location: Dubai
Job DescriptionContract SummaryWho We Are160over90 is an Endeavor company and 750 strong full-service creative agency with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Sydney and others. 160over90 combines advertising and branding, sponsorships and partnerships, PR & Comms and experiential to position themselves as the world’s most culturally-led creative agency. 160over90 is a reference to elevated blood pressure, derived from the idea that great work elicits strong, emotional consumer reactions.
What makes 160over90 different is not what they do, it’s the power of the Endeavor platform and the lens (insights, access and influence) into the work and world this provides. The Endeavor platform provides unrivalled access within entertainment, sports, culinary, art, gaming, fashion, and music as the holding company of WME, IMG, UFC and many more global properties.
What You’ll DoThe Account Executive will play a critical role in a 160/90 team working for a major client on their Global Partnerships portfolio. You will be working with an international business operating in multiple markets who has interests across Golf, Formula 1, Cricket and a number of other regionally focussed properties. The Account Executive will form part of the Partnerships function across the client account and work collaboratively within an integrated client team including Creative, Strategy and PR & Comms that spans 160over90’s London and Dubai offices.
Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited ToClient-Servicing
Form a key part of the 160over90 team delivering global B2C media relations including press office, proactive story development, hosting, event management and thought leadership
Support in the creation of consumer-facing content including sourcing and management of best-in-class specialist third party suppliers
Collate, filter and organise all communications requests from client and relevant parties so they can be channeled through to rights holders and ambassadors as appropriate
Campaign/activation management
Act as part of the on-the-ground comms team to support media management and amplification at all events where agency staff is needed
Monitor and log all relevant media coverage and share with client in a timely manner
Research skills
Build, maintain and update media lists mapped against the client’s key regions and properties
Business/Industry Knowledge
Ability to quickly absorb and immerse in client business, category and specific challenges
Show an understanding of the relevance and impact of sports and other partnerships on businesses
Show and continually seek a clear understanding of relevant sports or partnerships landscapes
Proficiency in writing
Support the Account Team in drafting media materials including press releases and media alerts
Lead on the recording/minute taking, delivery and tracking of client meetings and status materials
Fluency in using software PPT, Keynote, Excel, Word
Other
Supporting the broader business and Dubai leadership team in other ad-hoc tasks related to existing or prospective clients
You Will Have The Following Strengths
Relevant agency or client-based experience across B2C communications
Knowledge and expertise across a variety of sports preferable
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Knowledge and expertise across a variety of sports preferable
Organised and detail oriented in a fast-paced, client service environment
Excellent writing and grammar
Natural communica…
