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Account Director - Arabic Speaker
job type:
full time
location:
abu dhabi, UAE
seniority:
Director / Senior
languages:
Native Arabic, Fluent English
reports to:
Agency Director, CEO, COO
team:
MarCom
cross-collaboration:
Creative, PR, Production, Government Relations
note: This role sits within ZIA’s MarCom team but operates in close alignment with executive leadership and cross-functional departments due to the sensitivity and seniority of the account.
We’re hiring a strategic, discreet, and culturally fluent Account Director to lead a high-level government project involving the royal family. You will be the primary point of contact for the client, leading multi-disciplinary teams across creative, communications, content, and production.
This is a fast-paced and highly sensitive role that requires intelligence, diplomacy, and leadership under pressure.
Important Note: This role supports a senior-level government account involving VVIPs. Absolute discretion, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism are critical. Only candidates with native Arabic fluency, excellent English, and experience in similar high-stakes roles will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage day-to-day client communications and act as a trusted liaison with key government stakeholders
Oversee strategic planning and delivery across campaigns, activations, and communications
Lead the briefing process and ensure internal teams are aligned and delivering against client expectations
Coordinate internal teams (production, social, creative, PR, and other outputs) to ensure alignment and execution for on-time, on-brand delivery
Track and manage timelines/schedules, deliverables, budgets, feedback loops, and approvals across projects
Own and deliver client briefs, proposals, high-level reports, and approvals
Manage budgets, schedules, approvals, and quality control for all deliverables
Translate complex feedback into clear, actionable internal guidance
Anticipate challenges, resolve issues quickly, and maintain absolute client trust
Uphold protocol, confidentiality, and high cultural sensitivity in all aspects of delivery
Required Qualifications & Experience
8–10+ years of experience in client servicing or agency account management
Native-level Arabic and fluent English (spoken and written)
Prior experience working with UAE government, royal, or sensitive high-profile clients
Strong project management and multi-stakeholder coordination skills
Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, lead diverse teams, and manage complex projects
Strong understanding of the cultural and communications landscape in the UAE and GCC
Familiarity with agency workflow across creative, content, and digital teams
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
Background in PR, communications, or brand strategy
Experience in both government and private sector client accounts
Familiarity with formal protocol and content review processes/approval workflows especially within UAE entities
Experience in integrated campaigns that span creative, social, and event platforms
Experience working closely with multiple departments without an agency including creative and production teams
Why Join ZIA
Work on meaningful, high-impact national projects
Competitive salary and performance-based growth opportunities
Exposure to cross-collaborative work across disciplines, clients, and cultures
A diverse, dynamic, multicultural team with a shared standard of excellence
A creative culture that celebrates innovation, authenticity, bold thinking, cultural relevance, and results
about ZIA
ZIA Creative Network is a culturally rooted creative agency with offices in Dubai, Abu
Dhabi,
and Halifax. Headquartered in the UAE, we specialize in bold, human-centered
campaigns for
leading brands and government entities across the Emirates and wider GCC. Our work also extends
internationally, with select projects reaching audiences in North America and beyond.
At ZIA, we combine deep regional insight with global creative
standards to produce culturally
meaningful, high-impact work across strategy, content, creative production, and digital
platforms. We pride ourselves on delivering locally resonant, globally competitive ideas that
drive real-world results.
Important Note: ZIA is a high-performance, high-stakes environment. If you
thrive under
pressure, enjoy the intensity of tight deadlines, and take pride in producing exceptional work
that moves people and shapes culture — you’ll fit right in. We’re looking for team members who
are ambitious, resilient, and excited to push creative and strategic boundaries every day.
