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Expired on March 30, 2026
Job Description
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. We are looking for a Riyadh-based Senior Account Manager/Communication Consultant to work on some of the biggest projects across destination, sport, entertainment and culture. The role offers the opportunity to develop under the guidance of some of the best in the industry and gain first-hand experience working on high-profile international brands. Currently our international work from Saudi Arabia see us manage an unrivalled portfolio of high-profile federations, prestigious international events and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Leading a busy campaign project management and press offices
- Strategic client advisory and planning
- Maintaining relationships and building media / influencer contacts to drive client coverage
- Reviewing and developing content and strategic presentations
- Confident generating ideas in response to client briefs
- Managing retainers and projects with ease, showing ability for account management from conception to completion
Qualifications
- High level working Arabic is an advantage this level
- Experience and autonomy to independently lead projects, planning and delivering newsrooms
- Strong communications and PR experience working across corporate, consumer, sport and entertainment campaigns
- A very confident client handler with the ability to share counsel
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that align with client business objectives and market trends
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing budgets, retainers, and identifying opportunities for account growth
- Familiarity with PR measurement tools and a data-driven approach