Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Account Manager to provide strategic counsel on communications and media strategy, with a strong emphasis on content, messaging, and positioning. This is a six-month project-based role requiring exceptional writing and advisory skills. The candidate will be responsible for guiding clients on content strategies—such as thought leadership initiatives—and contributing to broader communication activities, including speechwriting, media relations, and media briefings. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter capable of working closely with clients to create and execute communications campaigns. They must be able to lead small teams. A good media contacts book and experience in fintech, FMCG and healthcare sectors are a plus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise clients on positioning strategies.
• Develop compelling messaging and narratives.
• Write and edit a wide range of materials, including press releases, media invites, Q&As, speeches, op-eds, and features.
• Work alongside executives, ministers, and other senior figures to boost executive profiles.
• Create comprehensive media plans and communication campaigns.
• Assess media opportunities, including interviews, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and services for both clients and the organization.
• Lead content activities at high-paced events.
• Contribute to growing accounts.

Ad-Hoc Assignments

• Perform other duties as requested by the Direct Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in literature, journalism, or communications.
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience in a consulting firm, corporate role, diplomatic post, or media organization.
• Fluent in English.
• Proven ability to produce error-free, media-ready content.
• Strong understanding of local, regional, and global current affairs, with sensitivity to geopolitical contexts.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Candidate must be based in Dubai.

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.