PR Account Manager, Saudi Arabia

About the role

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram . More about the role: We are seeking an experienced and exceptionally organised Project Manager to join our communications team on a full-time secondment at a key client's office. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator with a strong background in project coordination and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic corporate environment. This role requires close collaboration with both the client's internal teams and our agency to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality communication programmes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day liaison between the client and the agency, ensuring effective communication and smooth workflow.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects, timelines and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.
• Track, monitor and report on project progress, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Support the development and implementation of communication plans, press materials and advice notes.
• Assist in the design of strategies and campaigns, including by conducting research and analysis to guide decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain project trackers, action logs and post-campaign reports.
• Manage approval processes and documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain brand consistency and uphold client confidentiality at all times.
• Experience that contributes to success:
• A Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' experience in public relations, communications or corporate affairs, ideally within an agency or in-house communications function.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with a recognised qualification considered an advantage.
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritise under pressure and deliver to a consistently high standard.
• Strong writing, editing and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Asana, Monday.com, Trello).
• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is highly desirable
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