Public Relations Account Director – Automotive

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Public Relations Account Director with a proven track record in the automotive sector to join a leading communications agency in Dubai. This role will lead automotive client accounts, providing strategic counsel, campaign oversight, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of integrated public relations campaigns, media relations, and content strategy, capable of driving results for both corporate and consumer automotive clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage automotive client accounts with a focus on public relations strategy, execution, and delivery
• Act as senior client counsel, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders
• Develop and implement integrated public relations campaigns across earned, owned, and social media channels
• Translate business objectives into insight-driven communications strategies
• Oversee the work of Account Managers and Executives, ensuring high-quality output and team development
• Support new business and pitch initiatives within the automotive sector
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and media coverage to inform client strategy
• Manage budgets, timelines, and reporting for client campaigns

Experience & Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in agency-side Public Relations, including 2-3 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven experience in automotive public relations (corporate, lifestyle, and consumer campaigns)
• Strong understanding of integrated communications, including digital and social media
• Demonstrable ability to lead high-profile campaigns and deliver measurable results
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strategic and commercially minded, with a strong ability to advise clients at a senior level
• Well-connected within the automotive industry and media landscape
• Comfortable managing multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced agency environment
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented

What’s on Offer:

• Lead high-profile automotive public relations accounts in a dynamic agency environment
• Opportunity to shape and drive strategic campaigns in a growing market
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career growth and leadership opportunities within the agency

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.