Senior Account Executive - PR

About Ogilvy and WPP

Ogilvy is a globally renowned agency with over 75 years of history in delivering transformative marketing that blends intelligence, creativity, and influence. Operating across more than 120 offices in 90 countries, Ogilvy specializes in advertising, sports and entertainment, PR and social, consulting, and health. It is recognized as a leader for creative excellence and effectiveness, and is part of the WPP network, which integrates advanced media intelligence, data solutions, and strategic marketing.

Role Overview

The Senior Account Executive at Ogilvy will lead medium-scale client projects and provide insightful media intelligence and analysis. This role involves close collaboration with multiple teams including PR, internal communication, digital media, and press offices. The individual is expected to apply innovative thinking, spotting relevant digital and social media trends and applying those insights to support client objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver media intelligence and analysis, advising clients on trend developments affecting their business.
• Assist in crisis preparedness activities such as drills, messaging, and ongoing monitoring.
• Help organize event-related content by researching and evaluating potential speakers and participants.
• Conduct research and provide detailed recommendations to guide decisions on public relations, collaborations, stakeholder communications, reputation issues, and emerging trends.
• Support management of reputation through issue monitoring, information gathering, analysis, and communication strategy development.
• Coordinate the collation and distribution of client newsletters, managing content sourcing and stakeholder list accuracy.
• Participate actively in daily meetings, sharing ideas and insights.
• Assess upcoming trends, topics, and speakers to position client events strategically and enhance their impact.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the PR department, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage client expectations and ensure timely delivery of services.
• Prepare client presentations regarding project updates and program statuses.
• Keep relevant teams in the loop on project progress and developments.
• Develop creative strategies and concepts for new campaigns and projects supported by strong analysis.
• Anticipate client challenges and proactively devise solutions.
• Produce and edit high-quality written content requiring minimal revision.
• Adhere strictly to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Between 3 and 5 years of client-facing experience managing project delivery and campaign development.
• Experience working across multiple client accounts with a focus on corporate branding.
• A strong curiosity and dedication to continuous professional growth.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Calm and confident demeanor demonstrating responsibility and accountability.
• Excellent research, analytical, and trend-spotting skills.
• Superior writing and communication skills; fluency in Arabic and English is preferred.

Support and Development

Ogilvy is dedicated to fully supporting its employees by providing necessary tools, autonomy to explore better approaches, teamwork with experts across the network, and opportunities to work on projects that inspire pride.