Edelman is looking for a content writer in English. We understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
About the company
We are a leading global communications marketing firm helping businesses and organisations evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. We are independent and family-owned, which allows us the freedom to deliver original thinking and invest in our clients. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders.
Job Role
- Your role will be to oversee account programs and be the daily contact with clients and partners, providing them with strategic counsel on tactical implementation and solid project management skills.
- You will be leading major activities for accounts, managing teams to deliver strong results and ensuring work is of high quality.
- You will also be helping to develop program plans for brands, ensuring tactics meet client’s business objectives.
- Managing accounts and responsible for the overall quality and delivery of brand programmes ensuring client’s strategic goals are met.
- Native-level written and spoken English, enabling strong content development skills, including experience drafting speeches, op-eds and quotes/statements for media. (Arabic skills would be an advantage)
- Daily client counsel, including problem-solving
- Develop and edit written documents that are on message and tailored to the audience; documents will include slides, proposals, plans, budgets, and issues management documents
- Keeping abreast of new developments, trends and opportunities for both clients and the wider industry
- Line management and people development, including recruitment
- Leading and participating part in new business ventures, including pitching.
Education and skills
- In-depth local knowledge of the market, including regional business developments impacting KSA (+GCC) and a strong knowledge of the competitive environment
- At least three years of relevant experience in communications, preferably at a PR agency
- Superior writing and editing skills (in English)
- Presentation development skills; project management skills; and consultative skills (including effective questioning, critical thinking, client management, etc.)
- Ability to draft strategic client-facing internal and external communications plans and proposals
- Passion for client service and teamwork
- Ability to multi-task and manage many projects/work assignments simultaneously to tight deadlines
- Understanding of budgeting client programmes, including budget development, management, resourcing and forecasting
- Experience working on clients in the tourism sector and on projects based within KSA would be a bonus