Action Global Communications is Hiring!
Communications Manager – UAE
Action Global Communications, an independent communications agency spanning three
continents, is looking for a result-driven, committed, and enthusiastic Communications
Manager, to be seconded at our client’s office, based in Abu Dhabi.
The ideal candidate will support the development and implementation of high-level corporate
communication campaigns and should have a strong background in communication campaigns
Role Description
• Serving as Action’s representative in client’s office daily, following client’s working
hours.
• Working occasionally from Action’s Dubai office, as required and agreed.
• Coordinating day-to-day requirements between client and agency.
• Managing stakeholders and third- party partners and suppliers.
• Supporting external and internal communications – government level across
departments.
• Leading and coordinating on external requirements (event participation, media
opportunities, etc.).
• Crafting presentations for senior leadership to deliver.
• Leading on planning and activating client campaigns and ongoing scope of work.
• Developing and leading PR strategies from formulation through to execution, aligning
with the client’s key business objectives, and integrating (where required) with social
media and digital activities.
• Using strong command of written Arabic and English, lead on researching, and drafting
and editing high-quality, ‘journalist standard’ editorial content (i.e. press releases and
features) along with any other written copy required by the client such as Q&As, talking
points etc.
• Ensure all communication is engaging, relevant, consistent, credible, timely and in the
appropriate writing style.
• Proofread final materials – including those of your colleagues – for sufficient
newsworthiness, as well as the basics of correct spelling, grammar and sentence
structure and alignment with overarching client key messaging and positioning.
• Working knowledge and information gathering of the marketplace to help determine
the best opportunities for clients.
• Stay abreast of developments in the client’s industry and update teams accordingly
Requirements:
• BA/MA degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• Work experience in communications required (minimum 3-4 years).
• Proven track record of executing successful communications campaigns.
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets, will
be considered an advantage.
• Excellent Arabic and English writing proficiency; journalism experience preferable.
• A “can-do “attitude. Commitment to meeting deadlines and going the extra mile.
• Agile, flexible, and problem-solving mindset.
• Experience in education and with government entities will be advantageous
If interested, please submit your resume to our HR Manager Crystal Dcosta at crystal.d@actionprgroup.com
Senior Communications Executive-UAE
Action Global Communications, an independent communications agency spanning three
continents, is looking for a result-driven, committed, and enthusiastic Senior Communications
Executive, for our office in Dubai.
The ideal candidate will support the development and implementation of high-level corporate
communication campaigns and should have a strong background in communication campaigns.
Role Description
• Support with co-ordination on all aspects of client communications, including but not limited to,
administration, reporting, editorial, brainstorming to ensure work is accurate, on schedule,
consistent and in adherence with client guidelines.
• Help to draft PR plans, proposals, strategies and ideas for existing and potential clients.
• Lead on researching, pitching, distributing and follow-up for media content such as press
releases and features.
• Using good command of written English (and / or Arabic) and in consultation with client lead,
proactively develop first draft of client content, including press releases and media alerts, and
seek feedback from the team.
• Draft media pitches (English and /or Arabic), distribute content and lead on follow-ups in GCC
media, managing ad hoc media requests and supplying background information and images to
media upon request.
• Proactive media and social media influencer outreach and meeting with key (English and Arabic
speaking journalists / influencers) to update team on editorial / online opportunities where
multiple clients can be featured.
• Ensure all content (images, backgrounders, factsheets, editorial and market intel) and media
lists are updated and saved on Action UAE server
• Lead in collating, analysing and evaluating media coverage with appropriate metrics including
competitor news.
• Co-ordinate with suppliers for client events.
• Source and produce client quotations for photography, print, promotional items, ad space and
other client purchase requirements.
• Attend client and media / influencer events, coordinating on-site requirements, client meetings,
prepare contact reports, briefing notes.
• Monitor and absorb daily news cycles and agendas, competitor news, statistics and feedback to
teams and clients (where applicable)
• Proactively gain an understanding and working knowledge of all core communications
disciplines across Action UAE, including social / digital media, design and production with a focus
on core PR, to provide a quality assurance check of project deliverables, assisting with the
implementation of best practices and solutions across function.
• Lead on researching material for client presentations and new business proposals and fully
participate in brainstorming sessions.
Requirements:
• BA/MA degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience as a communications executive in UAE.
• Proven track record of executing successful communications campaigns.
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets, will
be considered an advantage.
• Excellent English writing proficiency: journalism experience preferable.
• A “can-do “attitude. Commitment to meeting deadlines and going the extra mile.
• Agile, flexible, and problem-solving mindset.
If interested, please submit your resume to our HR Manager Crystal Dcosta at crystal.d@actionprgroup.com
Communications Executive-UAE
Action Global Communications, an independent communications agency spanning three
continents, is looking for a result-driven, committed, and enthusiastic Communications
Executive, for our office in Dubai.
The ideal candidate will support the development and implementation of high-level corporate
communication campaigns and should have a strong background in communication campaigns.
Role Description
• Support with co-ordination on all aspects of client communications including but not limited to,
administration, reporting, editorial, brainstorming, to ensure work is accurate, on schedule,
consistent and in adherence with client guidelines.
• Using good command of written English and in consultation with client lead, proactively develop
first draft of some client content, including press releases and media alerts, and seek feedback
from the team.
• Draft media pitches, distribute content and lead on follow-ups in GCC media, managing ad hoc
media requests and supplying background information and images to media upon request
• Proactive media and social media influencer outreach and meeting with key journalists from
English and Arabic media outlets / influencers to update team on editorial / online opportunities
where multiple clients can be featured.
• Ensure all content (images, backgrounders, factsheets, editorial and market intel) and media
lists are updated and saved on Action UAE server.
• Co-ordinate with suppliers for client events.
• Attend client meetings, prepare contact reports, briefing notes.
• Attend client and media / influencer event, coordinating on-site requirements.
• Monitor and absorb daily news cycles and agendas, competitor news, statistics and feedback to
teams and clients (where applicable)
• Proactively gain an understanding and working knowledge of all core communications
disciplines across Action UAE with a focus on social media to provide a quality assurance check
of project deliverables, assisting with the implementation of best practices and solutions across
function.
• Stay abreast of communications industry trends.
Requirements:
• BA/MA degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience as a communications executive in UAE.
• Proven track record of executing successful communications campaigns.
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets, will be
considered an advantage.
• Excellent English writing proficiency.
• A “can-do “attitude. Commitment to meeting deadlines and going the extra mile.
• Agile, flexible, and problem-solving mindset
If interested, please submit your resume to our HR Manager Crystal Dcosta at crystal.d@actionprgroup.com
Communications Manager – UAE (Internal)
Action Global Communications, an independent communications agency spanning three
continents, is looking for a result-driven, committed, and enthusiastic Communications
Manager, for our office in Dubai.
The ideal candidate will support the development and implementation of high-level corporate
communication campaigns and should have a strong background in communication campaigns.
Role Description
• Lead on planning and activating client campaigns and ongoing scope of work.
• Develop and lead PR strategies from formulation through to execution, aligning with the client’s
key business objectives, and integrating (where required) with social media and digital activities.
• Proactively identify opportunities and suggest creative campaigns that will position the client
positively in the media and with consumers.
•Using strong command of written English (and / or Arabic), lead on researching, and drafting
and editing high-quality, ‘journalist standard’ editorial content (i.e. press releases and features)
along with any other written copy required by the client such as Q&As, talking points etc.
• Ensure all communication is engaging, relevant, consistent, credible, timely and in the
appropriate writing style.
• Proofread final materials – including those of your colleagues – for sufficient newsworthiness,
as well as the basics of correct spelling, grammar and sentence structure.
• Oversee the delivery of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to meet client deadlines,
ensuring reports contain relevant analysis of client activity and recommendations.
• Establish and build high-level media contacts, securing coverage in a variety of media outlets
that are important to clients.
• Ensure team media lists and client materials are kept up to date and saved on the Action UAE
server.
• Assist in managing crisis communications.
• Look for opportunities to grow the client’s scope of work and increase annual fees and revenue.
• Working knowledge and information gathering of the marketplace to help determine the best
opportunities for clients.
• Develop a calendar of events or key occasions in the Dubai calendar, around which to proactively
recommend commercial activities.
• Keep track of impending deadlines and ensure all work is completed on time.
• Liaise with the client and act as key point of contact in support of senior team. Lead client
meetings.
• Supervise junior staff and their activity and workload on corresponding clients.
• Support in internal brainstorming sessions and create workable programmes including proposal
writing for new business and existing clients.
• Proactively gain an understanding and working knowledge of all core communications
disciplines across Action UAE, including social / digital media, design and production, with a
focus on core PR, to provide a quality assurance check of project deliverables, assisting with the
implementation of best practices and solutions across function.
• Stay abreast of communications industry trends and actively pursue new business leads and
prospects.
• Support senior team and liaise on basic quotations and invoicing between finance teams and
clients.
Requirements:
• BA/MA degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• Work experience in communications required (minimum 3-4 years).
• Proven track record of executing successful communications campaigns.
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets, will
be considered an advantage.
• Excellent English writing proficiency: journalism experience preferable.
• A “can-do “attitude. Commitment to meeting deadlines and going the extra mile.
• Agile, flexible, and problem-solving mindset.
If interested, please submit your resume to our HR Manager Crystal Dcosta at crystal.d@actionprgroup.com.
