Job Description
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visitOgilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook.
Our Vision:Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To createbig ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in todays world this is the best way for our clients to achievesustainable growth.We achieve this by breaking down the barriersthat restrict talent and ideas, we call this Borderless Creativity. This is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities Advertising, Experience, PR, Consulting, and Health.This allows us to not onlyoperate but also innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent.We believe impact and magic lie at this intersection.Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.Our mission: We inspire brands and people to impact the worldHow we do it: We innovate and operate at the intersection of people and capabilitiesWhat we do: Borderless creativityToday, Ogilvy is recognized as the worlds leading creative agency. We are also one of the most effective networks globally. About Memac Ogilvy:Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide WPP & Ogilvy network. Its the only truly integrated comms network with Consulting, Advertising- Brand & Content, PR, Experience & Health under 1 P&L and single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is the most integrated modern creative and effective partner for client growth in MENA. We inspire brands and people to impact the world. We deliver on this bycombining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions, with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as a thorough and passionate People agenda.The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It has around 500 staff members. What we're looking for:As a PR Senior Account Manager specializing in Government Communications at Memac Ogilvy, you will play a pivotal role in managing communication strategies and initiatives for a large and prominent government body based in Abu Dhabi. You will be seconded on-site at the client's offices four days a week, working closely with senior stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive communication plans. To Succeed in This Role, You Need To:1. Strategic Communication: Develop and implement strategic communication plans aligned with the objectives and priorities of the government body.2. Crisis Management: Proactively identify potential communication risks and develop strategies to manage crises effectively, maintaining the reputation and integrity of the government body.3. Internal and External Communications: Oversee internal communication channels to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational goals. Manage external communication activities, including media relations, press releases, and public announcements.4. Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders within the government body, providing strategic counsel and support on communication matters.5. Media Relations: Develop strong relationships with media outlets and journalists to facilitate positive coverage and manage media inquiries effectively.6. Bilingual Communication: Serve as a bilingual (English and Arabic) spokesperson for the government body, delivering key messages to diverse audiences across various platforms.7. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of communication professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of communication initiatives. Qualifications:1. Experience: Proven experience in corporate or government communications, with a focus on strategy development, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.2. Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in both English and Arabic, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.3. Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive communication plans that achieve organizational objectives.4. Media Relations: Demonstrated experience in media relations, including managing media inquiries, organizing press conferences, and securing positive media coverage.5. Leadership Skills: Effective leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve excellence.6. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.7. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus. Memac Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We exist to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driven ideas for our clients.Borderless Creativity is our lifeblood. We operate, innovate, and create at the intersection of our talented people, across advertising disciplines such as strategic thinking and distinctive idea creation, through a social-first approach alongside our wider Memac Ogilvy family of Advertising, Experience, Health, Consulting, and PR. Never have there been more opportunities available to communicate incredible ideas, impact culture, and influence consumer behavior. Paid advertising is a consistent, regular, and controllable way of getting a business and brands core message in front of consumers in a way that no other medium can. Creativity is our greatest differentiator as we transcend the status quo and shift culture.How Well Support You Memac Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. Well empower you with the tools youll need to succeed. Well give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. Well support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And well provide opportunities for you to do work of which youll be proud, with people youll be proud to call your teammates.Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, orphysical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
