The Account Executive is primarily responsible for day-to-day client work under the daily supervision of an Account Manager. Covering the basics of PR, communications, and social, the Account Executive plays a key role in coordination of account activity and will perform a variety of tasks including research and analysis, media monitoring, and preparing summary reports to support the client engagement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Staying up to date with current trends and news relevant to APCO’s clients
- Generating creative ideas to support clients' political and strategic objectives
- Conducting political research and monitoring for existing clients and new business opportunities
- Preparing first drafts of agendas, contact reports, and activity reports
- Contributing to new business efforts and supporting the growth of the UAE Public Affairs team
- Attending think tank and other relevant policy events
- Completing ad-hoc assignments and reports as requested by the direct manager
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, or Journalism
- Related work experience of 2–3 years
- Prior experience in public affairs, with flexibility to support other teams as needed
- Previous client servicing experience
- Knowledge of the UAE and KSA regulatory and political landscape
- Interest in communications and enthusiasm for the fast-paced nature of agency life
- Understanding of strategic communications, public affairs, and campaign planning
- Familiarity with the regional regulatory environment
- Proficiency in using tools and resources to support client work
- Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across media and government
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Awareness of market trends and ability to apply relevant insights
- Skills in client relationship management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Customer service orientation
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Careers at APCO
Through our recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint, and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies, and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
About APCO
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.
Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.
APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.
APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.
By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.
