Associate Director - Corporate Comms, Energy
Edelman (Daniel J Edelman Holdings)
Posted 2 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Abu Dhabi
Requirements
10+ years, Agency experience, Energy sector, Client leadership, Strategy, Media relations, Project management, Budgeting, English fluent, Arabic bonus
Required Skills
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic corporate communications programmes for energy and oil & gas clients across the Middle East.
- Act as senior client partner; deliver strategic counsel and be the main client contact for assigned accounts.
- Develop communications and stakeholder engagement strategies that align to business objectives.
- Support pitches and new business development within the Energy practice.
- Oversee account profitability, budgeting, resourcing and forecasting in partnership with business/resource managers.
- Mentor and manage account teams, share best practices, identify training needs and ensure high-quality delivery.
- Build and maintain external sector relationships and media networks.
Requirements
- 10+ years
- Agency experience
- Energy sector
- Client leadership
- Strategy development
- Media relations
- Project management
- Budget management
- English fluency
- Arabic bonus
Preferred Qualifications
- Middle East experience
- Oil & Gas background
- Governmental client exposure
- Crisis communications
- Experience pitching and winning new business
Benefits
- Hybrid work (twice weekly WFH)
- Training & development resources
- Annual leave
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
About the Company
Edelman is a global communications and PR agency blending PR, advertising, digital, social and experiential work. The Middle East Energy practice advises public and private sector clients across the region, delivering integrated communications programmes with a focus on trust, creativity and measurable impact.