(Senior) Associate to our growing Dubai team AboutKekst CNC:Kekst CNC is a global strategic communications firmthat specializes in protecting and enhancing reputations. From 12 officesaround the globe, our team of 300 professionals provides expert communicationscounsel, informed by judgment, insights and data-led analysis. We apply ourcommunications expertise across high-stakes corporate, financial, and politicalmatters, helping businesses communicate effectively through periods ofdisruption, transformation and growth. To support our Team in our office in Dubai we are hiring a Full Time (Senior) Associate to our growing Dubai team Kick off your career incommunications We are looking for talentedand ambitious Associates to join our diverse Dubai team and contribute to ourgrowing and ambitious organization. We offer an engaging entrepreneurialworking environment where you will be part of client teams from day one. Youwill be working on multiple national and global mandates and deliver an arrayof work for clients across a range of industries. Our aim is to developAssociates into the next generation of leaders at Kekst CNC. And guess what –you will be working and learning from the industries’ sharpest minds! You will contribute by Building your professional networkDeveloping excellent client knowledge andunderstandingStaying on top of trends, issues and challengesthat affect clients' businessesConducting research, such as media audits and marketintelligence reportsCreating communications materials such ascommunications plans, press releases and presentationsSupport the planning, organisation and managementof various events including interviews, media roundtables, and pressconferencesPlanning and execute social media campaignsPitching complex topics to journalists The perfect match To have the best possibleprerequisites for thriving at Kekst CNC, we see that you have:Prior junior level experience in strategiccommunications, PR, consulting or other relevant areas (internshipsqualify)Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Communications,Business Administration, Political Science or any other relevant field.A strong interest in news, current affairs andthe mediaExcellent verbal communications and presentationskillsExcellent attention to detail, enthusiasm, strongorganizational skillsStrongMicrosoft Office skillsFluent spoken and written English is a must,fluency in Arabic would be an advantageOccasional business travel across the GCC andMiddle East may be required Additional desirable skills Experience working in the UAE or GCC andknowledge of the regionDigitaland social media capabilitiesPrevious experience with industry tools Pulsar,Factiva, Quid, Moz or similar What we offer You will be working in aninspiring atmosphere, characterised by the highest level of professionalism ina dynamic, diverse environment. But that doesn’t mean we take ourselves tooseriously either, you can feel comfortable being yourself in an open workculture. In our office, we work hard but also make it a point to unwind as ateam at least once a month. Some of our past outings have included arcadenights, escape rooms and even a yacht ride around the marina.Your colleagues come from adiverse range of backgrounds, including the UK, Lebanon, Jordan, Philippines,France, Austria, Algeria, Canada – and that’s just the Dubai office alone!What’s even better is that everyone get’s along and looks out for one another.As a global firm you’ll be joining an international team and supporting with cross-bordermandates and interacting with clients and colleagues all over the world. Ouryearly summit is a great example of this collaborative spirit – with the entireorganization set to meet in Greece this June.We offer a competitivesalary, bonus scheme, UAE residency visa, office exchange program, premium healthinsurance, wellbeing program and much more! Areyou inspired? Apply now! The recruitment process willconsist of several steps, including video interviews, and a case assessment.Apply with you CV and Cover letter. Kekst CNC is an EqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations foremployment without regard to race, colour, age, religion / belief, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability,marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, or anyother characteristic protected under EU, state or local law, where applicable.
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