Public Relations Manager (Remote)

Hi, this is Whale — a creative studio based in the UAE

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated PR Manager – someone who excels at managing their own work and responsibilities.

The main focus of your work will be on developing and implementing a PR strategy, building strong partnerships with media and key opinion leaders, and managing PR initiatives for both Whale Studio and our clients both in the UAE and internationally.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement PR strategy for Whale in the UAE Market

• Create a PR strategy and activations plan to increase Whale’s visibility, including targeted industry rankings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local and international media, influencers and partners to support press events, releases and campaigns.

Manage client PR projects

• Create and manage bespoke PR plans for clients, ensuring timely delivery of quality materials.
• Report monthly on PR results with analysis and recommendations for improvement.

Content and media engagement

• Coordinate the production of news, feature articles and media commentary across platforms, ensuring consistency of brand voice.
• Drive new media initiatives to extend Whale’s and clients’ reach.

Innovation and market analysis

• Identify new media opportunities to enhance brand presence, with ongoing monitoring of local and global trends.
• Undertake competitive analysis to refine PR strategies.

Brand consistency and communications oversight

• Ensure brand consistency across Whale and client materials, overseeing regular updates to values, mission, tone and vision to ensure alignment across platforms

Event management and industry involvement

• Monitor events and industry developments to identify opportunities for Whale participation.
• Increase the industry presence of the studio and team by driving growth in Whale citations and mentions.
• Oversee the preparation, execution and post-event analysis of events to track results.

Qualifications

• You have at least 3 years’ experience in marketing, B2B PR or journalism (experience in an agency or design studio is a strong plus).
• You have a proven track record of working with the media.
• Experience of submitting projects for industry awards is a bonus.
• You’re a proactive professional who can manage tasks without additional supervision, with the ability to create, follow and execute your own work plan.
• You have excellent grammar and spelling skills and a strong sense of tone and brand voice.
• You set clear goals, create structured plans to achieve them and track progress.
• You’re skilled at engaging with executives, top managers and key clients, and adept at building relationships with community advocates, channels and influencers.
• You’re adept at working with contractors — sourcing them, assigning tasks, overseeing delivery and managing documentation.
• English at C1 level or higher.
• Russian language will be your advantage.

Conditions

• Full time
• Remote work
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00 Dubai time (GMT+4)
• Probationary period: 2 months
• Reports to: CEO
• Competitive salary in line with market rates, based on experience and skill level — we are open to discussion.

If you are looking for a dynamic and ambitious environment where you can grow and realise your ideas, we’d love to have you on our team.