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Videographer-Photographer

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

Job description:

We are looking for experienced photographers/ videographers based in Abu Dhabi who can follow precise briefings and produce creative content.

Please provide us with a portfolio link that best describes your knowledge and skill set as well as any specialties and expertise you possess.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage photoshoots for various clients in different sectors.
  • Detailed retouching and color correcting of shortlisted photos.
  • Shooting interesting reels and social media content for different clients.
  • Overlooking and watching for any technical issues that may delay shoots and providing suggestions to resolve.

Requirements:

  • 1 - 3 years of relevant experience with a relevant photography/videography portfolio.
  • Must have good skills using Adobe Photoshop.
  • Proposing interesting videos and photography ideas that align with the brand requirements.Good knowledge in using mirrorless camera, DSLR's, Strobe lights, speed flashes and gimbals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Positive, energetic, and professional attitude
  • Working quickly without compromising quality
  • Based in Abu Dhabi

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Full Stack Developer

Job brief
We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. As a Full Stack Developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

Responsibilities
  • Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
  • Design client-side and server-side architecture
  • Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
  • Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
  • Write effective APIs
  • Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
  • Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
  • Create security and data protection settings
  • Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
  • Write technical documentation
  • Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role
  • Experience developing huge websites using Laravel Framework 
  • mobile applications are a plus
  • Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery) vue.js is a plus and any other skills such as (Tailwind & bootstrap5) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. PHP ) and frameworks (e.g. Laravel) preferred and any other additional languages will be an extra plus (python, nodeJs)
  • Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL), web servers (e.g. Apache), and UI/UX design
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Organizational skills
  • An analytical mind
  • Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a relevant field

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Marketing Manager

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

Marketing manager responsibilities include tracking and analyzing the performance of advertising campaigns, managing the marketing budget, and ensuring that all marketing material is in line with our brand identity. You should be able to convert innovative ideas into successful advertising programs and have practical expertise with web analytics tools if you want to succeed in this position.

Responsibilities of a Marketing Manager:

  • Create plans and techniques to promote our business and attract targeted traffic to our front door.
  • Deploy effective marketing initiatives and take full responsibility for their execution from conception to completion.
  • Try out several organic and paid acquisition methods, such as lead generation campaigns, content curation, pay-per-click advertising, event management, PR, social media, copywriting, and performance analysis.
  • Create interesting and useful material for our website and blog that appeals to and converts our target audiences.
  • Create strategic partnerships and alliances with important industry players, organizations, and suppliers.
  • Make a judicious allocation of finances and prepare and oversee the marketing budget quarterly and annually.
  • Monitor and provide your approval for all marketing materials, including website banners, printed brochures, and case studies.
  • Measure and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, gain insight and assess against goals.
  • Analyze consumer behavior and adjust email and advertising campaigns accordingly.
  • Analyzing market trends and preparing forecasts.
  • Generating new business leads.
  • Increasing brand awareness and market share.
  • Coordinating marketing strategies with the Business Development, Client Servicing, Financial, Public Relations, Events, Media, and Production departments.
  • Preparing and presenting quarterly and annual reports to senior management.
  • Keeping informed of updated marketing strategies and trends.

 

Requirements of a Marketing Manager:

  • 2 to 5 years of relevant experience 
  • Demonstrated marketing expertise, as well as the capacity and willingness to learn.
  • Superb leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational abilities.
  • Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising and leading across-channels marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate.
  • Solid familiarity with website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends).
  • Being comfortable dealing with numbers, understanding measurements, and using spreadsheets to handle data.
  • A sense of aesthetics and a love for great copy and witty communication.
  • Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement.
  • Marketing-related BSc/MSc degree.
  • Arabic speaker preferred.

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Head of Digital Marketing

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a Head of Digital Marketing at our Egypt Office to develop and manage a multi-channel marketing strategy team that incorporates and executes marketing automation, and digital and social channels.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and managing the digital marketing team, leading all digital marketing initiatives from campaign ideation to execution, measurement, and optimization. He/she is required to have excellent leadership skills, a proven record of effective media management, and in-depth knowledge of all marketing channels (Search, Social Media, Content, Email, and Display), digital tools, and platforms. 
 

Head of Digital Marketing Responsibilities:

  • Planning digital marketing campaigns, including web, SEO/SEM, email, social media, and display advertising
  • Maximize brand visibility across all digital channels 
  • Building and leading the digital team to plan, create and implement a comprehensive comms and social media strategy

  • Defines, plans, and executes all digital marketing strategies including product marketing campaigns, roadshows, website management, social media presence, etc.

  • Utilizes strong digital marketing & analytical capabilities to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels 

  • Research competition, investigate benchmarks and provide suggestions for improvement

  • Stay up to date with the latest technology and best practices
  • Manage and oversee different digital marketing channels


Head of Digital Marketing Requirements:

  • Proven work experience of a minimum of 10 years as a Head of Digital Marketing, Marketing Director, or a similar role
  • Good knowledge and experience with online marketing tools and best practices

  • Ability to understand ongoing market trends and align campaigns to relevant projects and programs.

  • Confidence in representing the presentation pitches to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Must have excellent leadership and management skills to direct and develop the team.

  • Excellent project management, communication, and people skills.

  • BSc in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or relevant field

  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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Digital Strategist

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a skilled and results-driven Digital Strategist for our Egypt team to coordinate with our various digital mediums. You will identify needs and new opportunities and aspire to increase brand awareness.


The ideal candidate should have a firm grasp of the various digital touchpoints, steer the campaign’s targeted digital narrative, and drive highly effective digital campaigns. He/she will be tasked with analyzing user experience data, initiating digital projects, reporting on planned and current strategies, leading effective digital marketing strategies, and ensuring that projects are executed within budget. 

Digital Strategist Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and implement improvements on digital strategy.
  • Research the latest digital tools and interactive trends.
  • Manage end-to-end digital projects
  • Monitor SEO/SEM, marketing, and sales performance metrics to forecast trends
  • Build strong client relationships through social media interaction
  • Stay updated with our audience’s preferences and proactively suggest new campaigns
  • Engage with clients, sales teams, and management.
  • Map out how digital assets will be optimized for business results.
  • Define and action digital events.


Digital Strategist Requirements:


  • Proven job experience of minimum 5 years as a digital media strategist, digital marketing manager or similar roles
  • Hands on experience with online marketing tools and practices
  • Solid knowledge of web analytics tools like Google Analytics
  • Firm grasp of emerging digital tools.
  • Must possess a thorough understanding of digital touchpoints.
  • Have the capacity to multitask and perform well under time constraints
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • BSc degree in advertising, marketing, communication science or equivalent.
  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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SEO SPECIALIST

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for an SEO Specialist to work out of our Egypt office to manage all search engine optimization and marketing activities.
The candidate will oversee all SEO efforts, including content strategy, link building, and keyword strategy, in order to improve ranks across all major search networks. In order to optimize ROI, you will also handle all SEM advertising on Google, Yahoo, and Bing.


SEO Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Execute tests, collect and analyze data and results, identify trends and insights in order to achieve maximum ROI in paid search campaigns
  • Track, report, and analyze website analytics and PPC initiatives and campaigns
  • Manage campaign expenses, stay on budget, estimate monthly costs, and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Optimize copy and landing pages for search engine marketing
  • Perform ongoing keyword discovery, expansion, and optimization
  • Research and implement search engine optimization recommendations
  • Research and analyze competitor advertising links
  • Develop and implement link building strategy
  • Work with the development team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code
  • Work with content and marketing team to drive SEO in content creation and content programming

SEO Specialist Requirements:

  • Proven work experience of minimum 4 years as an SEO specialist or a similar role.
  • BS/MS degree in a quantitative, test-driven field; up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEO and SEM
  • Management of PPC campaigns on Google, Yahoo, and Bing with proven SEM experience.
  • Understanding performance marketing, conversion, and online customer acquisition are essential.
  • Extensive knowledge of web analytics software (e.g, Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends)
  • Bid management software experience (e.g., Click Equations, Marin, Kenshoo, Search Ignite)
  • A/B and multivariate experiment experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development, as well as their limitations
  • Understanding search engine algorithms and ranking factors

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Community Manager

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Community Manager for our Egypt team who will be responsible for creates and manages a company’s brand voice and image. They will be serving as the point of contact for the online community and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have a firm grasp of the various digital touchpoints, steer the campaign’s targeted digital narrative, and drive highly effective digital campaigns. He/she will be tasked with providing engaging text, image, and video content for social media accounts. They will also be responsible for responding to comments and customer queries in a timely manner

Community Manager Responsibilities

  • Develop a content marketing plan and editorial calendar.
  • Monitor social media campaigns and analyze web traffic from the online community using key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Respond to comments and customer queries in a timely manner
  • Monitor and report on feedback and online reviews
  • Organize and participate in events to build community and boost brand awareness
  • Plan and execute community initiatives and programs.
  • Monitor social media campaigns and analyze web traffic from the online community using key performance indicators (KPIs).
  •  Arrange reports for all activities and updates on social media

Community Manager Requirements

  • Proven work experience of minimum 3 years as a community manager or in a relevant role
  • Experience launching community initiatives (e.g., building an online forum, creating an event series, and writing an email newsletter)
  • Ability to identify and track relevant community metrics (e.g., repeat attendance at events)
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Hands-on experience with social media management for brands
  • Ability to interpret website traffic and online customer engagement metrics
  • Knowledge of online marketing and marketing channels
  • Attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • A BSc degree in Marketing or a relevant field 
  • Fluent in English and Arabic

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Digital Specialist

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a qualified Digital media specialist to join our team. You will lead our marketing efforts using new media and digital tools.

This job is for you if you have experience using a variety of internet marketing platforms, such as blogs, podcasts, and websites. You will work with different teams to coordinate our marketing, advertising, and promotional activities.

Ultimately, you should be able to promote our company and increase client engagement.

Digital Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Create digital media strategies that support clients' objectives.
  • Coordination of digital content development (e.g. website, creatives, newsletters, etc.)
  • Manage end-to-end digital projects
  • Create a presence on the internet to increase brand recognition
  • Use social media to keep up a strong online corporate voice.
  • Guarantee brand consistency, and communicate with the marketing, sales, and product development departments.
  • Suggest and implement direct marketing methods to increase profitability
  • Track KPIs and ROI.
  • Keep current with advancements in digital media

Digital Specialist Requirements:

  • Proven job experience as a digital media professional or digital marketing manager
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Audacity, or other media editing tools. Proven job experience as a digital media professional or manager of digital marketing
  • Experience with visual communication principles
  • Familiarity with content management systems and web design
  • Superior analytical and project management abilities
  • Have the capacity to multitask and perform well under time constraints
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • BSc degree in Marketing, Digital media or relevant field
  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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PR Director

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a Public Relations (PR) Director to develop and execute marketing strategies that strengthen our client's media relations, engage their target market, and increase brand recognition.

This position is for you if you're interested in managing our PR team to produce top-notch press releases, build online communities, and coordinate events. With the help of your creative ideas, you will spearhead PR campaigns that will bring long-term success to our clients and further boost our brand's reputation in the market. Additionally, you'll work closely with internal departments (including marketing and communications) to ensure that all of your advertising activities are as consistent as possible with your brand.

Ultimately, you'll ensure a strong online and offline brand presence while promoting and maintaining a positive image of our business and our clients.

PR Director Responsibilities:

  • Set targets for the PR team and monitor their progress
  • Maximize brand visibility across all channels (e.g. web, TV, and social media)
  • Develop and maintain relationships with the media and prominent individuals/professionals.
  • Set up press conferences and interviews to advance our client's business and their offerings.
  • Ensure brand coherence throughout all advertising endeavors.
  • Plan PR-related activities to raise awareness 
  • Assign tasks and projects to the PR team
  • Monitor and influence media coverage
  • Report on the outcomes of PR campaigns
  • Manage delicate issues to preserve the company's good reputation

PR Director Requirements:

  • Proven work experience as a Public Relations (PR) Director, PR Manager or similar role
  • Solid experience coordinating successful PR campaigns
  • Expertise in different social networks, including Facebook and Twitter
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills ls with confidence to serve as the company’s spokesperson
  • Creative thinker
  • Team management skills
  • Ability to foster long-term relationships with key professionals
  • BSc in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or relevant field
  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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PR Manager

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) to create and implement efficient communication and media relations plans to establish a strong industry network, raise awareness, and create a desirable corporate image. Develop a solid market reputation to generate buzz in the industry and ultimately generate more clients. He/she needs to be able to handle existing clients with professionalism.

PR Manager Responsibilities:

  • Create a marketing communications plan with a strategy, objectives, spending limit, and tactics
  • Develop a media relations plan and seek out prominent positions in print, television, and internet media
  • Coordinate public relations efforts
  • To engage audiences across conventional and new media, direct the social media team
  • Leverage existing media connections and make new contacts in business and industrial media
  • Organize requests for interviews and media inquiries
  • Produce material for keynote speeches, byline articles, and press releases
  • Monitor, evaluate, and share PR outcomes on a quarterly basis
  • Constantly assess the availability of sponsorship, advertising, and partnership options
  • Create connections with influential people to raise industry awareness
  • Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy 

PR Manager Requirements:

  • Proven working experience in public relations required
  • Strong connections with local and national business and industry media outlets, as well as a track record of creating and carrying out effective public relations initiatives at both the local and national levels
  • Experience serving as a spokesman for a firm; comfort and competency in media interviews for both broadcast and print
  • Excellent writing and editing abilities Strong social media expertise, including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
  • Experiential event planning
  • Marketing, advertising, communications, or a closely similar field: BA/MA
  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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Account Manager

Who we are:
9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:
We are searching for an account manager who is proactive and passionate about company services and the clients they serve. Account managers will act as the point of contact for their clients. They will build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with their contacts, and always strive to find solutions that best fit the individual needs of the client. They will also aid in processing and analyzing client data and complaints, and identifying industry trends.
To succeed in this position, candidates should have exceptional communication, computer, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should be resourceful, analytical, adaptable, and organized with the ability to build rapport with clients.

Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Actively take part in client pitches and meetings.
• Conduct detailed key account client research.
• Communicating with clients to understand their needs.
• Building relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
• Collaborating with internal departments to facilitate client need fulfillment.
• Collecting and analyzing data to learn more about consumer behavior.
• Keeping accurate records pertaining to inventory and account notes.
• Maintaining updated knowledge of company products and services.
• Resolving complaints and preventing additional issues by improving processes.
• Identifying industry trends.

Account Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in sales, communications, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in the marketing industry.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both verbally and written
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collect, track, and analyze large amounts of data.
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the company and externally.
• Understanding of consumer behaviors and industry trends.
Extensive, accurate product knowledge.

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Account Director

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We’re seeking a quality-driven, multi-account juggling account director. Building and cultivating good client relationships, finding new marketing possibilities, briefing creative teams, assigning and managing budgets, and exploring new avenues of development are just a few of the responsibilities that come with the position.

Candidates should have outstanding interpersonal skills, a demonstrated track record of client relationship management, at least 5 years of work experience, including some management experience, and a keen eye for detail.

Account Director Responsibilities:

• Supervising the advertising plans for clients' campaigns.
• Leading and managing creative teams.
• Briefing designers and copywriters.
• Establishing and maintaining client connections.
• Maintaining project timelines and budgets.
• Setting goals for creative teams.
• Conducting performance reviews and providing feedback to team members.
• Keeping track of campaign results.
• Identifying new growth opportunities.

Account Director Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience as an Account Director.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both verbally and written
• Proven management experience.
• Knowledge of market research techniques.
• Working knowledge of CRM software.
• Understanding budgeting and reporting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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English/Arabic Copywriter

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

The position will be in charge of developing creative content and concepts, as well as editorial direction, for corporate, marketing campaigns, and digital communication that engages audiences and spread awareness.

Responsibilities:

• Visualization and conceptualization of client campaigns.
• Write top-notch copy for social media and print ads in English and Arabic.
• Manage content calendar of clients.
• Lead and manage a junior copy/content writer.
• Work closely with graphic designers and video editors to create outstanding output.
• Communicate with clients
• Conduct meetings with the team
• Willing to work long hours when the project or campaign demands.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Mass Communication, or other related fields
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in PR firm, media agency, or corporate sector as a Content Writer, Copywriter, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress).
• Demonstrated portfolio of published articles.
• Experienced in conducting research using multiple sources.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Advanced level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Well versed in written and oral English and Arabic (preferably).
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

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Senior Graphic Designer

About You
 
You will collaborate with our global senior leadership teams, creative directors, designers, strategists, and cross-functional teams to visualize the essence of a project and take it from an idea to a world-class execution.
 
You see every brief as an opportunity, not a challenge. You appreciate the love for design and have experience working across social media, creative advertising, and UX design.
 
You specialize in visual storytelling and must be able to clearly present solutions and creative thinking to both internal stakeholders and clients.
 
Responsibilities
 
  • Develop concepts and provide clear, strong design direction
  • Design engaging and interactive assets across social media, advertising, and UX
  • Ensure all work aligns with design principles and brand standards
  • Continually advocate for quality, brand consistency, and creativity
  • Provide quality assurance and constructive feedback to other designers
  • Work with the team through to the final delivery
  • Participate in client presentations and pitches
  • Comfortable managing team members
  • Communicate design trends to internal teams and clients
 
Requirements
 
  • 5+ years of agency experience
  • Diploma or degree in design, visual communication, or similar
  • Diverse online portfolio demonstrating processes and problem solving
  • Strong understanding of digital design, motion graphics, typography, and layout
  • Strong communicator and written skills to articulate design thinking
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong conceptual thinking
  • Ability to direct new ideas and take criticism and feedback
  • Must have a keen eye for detail
  • Interest in emerging technologies and design trends
  • Arabic & English speaking
 
Bonus Skills
 
Arabic & English speaking
Sketch and illustrating skills are preferred but not mandatory
GCC/MENA experience is preferred

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Executive Creative Director

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

A Creative Director, or Director of Creative Services, is responsible for overseeing the design layout and visual impact of marketing materials, products, or publications. Their duties include leading a team of creative professionals, meeting with company executives to determine visual needs for packaging or advertisements, and coordinating with freelance professionals and manufacturers to complete projects.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the creative aspects of concept development, collaborating with team members, establishing a work environment, meeting work expectations, and discussing team goals and accomplishments.
• Ensuring the effective maintenance of creative functionalities, the development of creative products in accordance with market standards, the quality of creative work projects, and the profitable operation of the design firm
• Providing strategic solutions to the company and clients, taking into account their market stakes in building a brand reputation.
• Meeting the client's needs and requirements in accordance with marketing goals and strategies, developing unique brand promotion concepts in accordance with the client's promotional scheme, prioritizing creative work in accordance with the client's requirements, and transforming the client's profile into a creative visual experience
• Assigning duties to the creative/account management team and leading the team in post-production activities such as video graphics, motion graphics, interactive web integration, and web marketing.
• Keeping up with the latest advancements in the technologies used in creative direction, as well as understanding the advancements in marketing technologies like digital marketing technology.
• Directing activities for organizational team members' professional development, conducting creative workshops for staff, and implementing corrective strategies in promotional activities.
• Taking critical decisions that ensure organizational profitability without jeopardizing the project's creative quality, and directing continuous improvement in creative quality.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree, BFA, MFA, or advanced degree preferred;
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both verbally and written
• Strong time-management, organization, collaboration, and communication skills;
• A deep understanding of direct mail and experience working across all platforms;
• Excellent leadership skills and proven track record of managing client relationships;
• Experience in variable data printing;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of applying marketing analytics to optimize direct mail campaign strategies;
• Knowledge/experience with Adobe Suite and other editing software platforms;
• Must include a portfolio of examples of image and series marketing when applying for this role.

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Creative Director

Job Description
  • Building an environment for the creative team to work in and overseeing their ideas and projects.
  • Developing ideas for advertising or promotional campaigns
  • Pitching concepts to clients.
  • Conduct brainstorming sessions with a creative team and account directors, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • Collaborate with the account directors and account managers
  • Prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs, establishing production schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production departments.
  • Overseeing several projects from start to finish, keeping to deadlines, and signing off on these projects before they are presented.
  • liaising with clients to keep them informed and to highlight any issues.
  • Managing the creative team.
  • Reports to executive creative director.

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MEDIA PLANNER & BUYER

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a Media Planner & Buyer to shape and execute effective advertising campaigns. Your job will be to identify and reach target audiences, as well as evaluate campaign success. To succeed in this role, you should be a skilled communicator and excellent negotiator and a good decision-maker who can collaborate well with various teams. Knowledge of market research and a willingness to follow media trends are essential. Your goal will be to optimize media marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and help achieve business goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect and analyze market data.
  • Identify target audiences and understand their behavior and habits.
  • Determine the best media outlet mix for our campaigns.
  • Optimize ad campaigns according to geographic exposure, frequency, time spans and more.
  • Allocate budgets and monitor costs.
  • Follow media trends of online and offline outlets (TV shows, magazines, blogs, radio programs)
  • Evaluate the success of media strategies and campaigns.
  • Developing effective media buying strategies
  • Negotiating ad space and time slots with various media outlets
  • Participating in media planning to identify target audiences and craft effective.
  • Compare and negotiate rates, ad space and airtime
  • Optimize plans and budgets according to the best media mix
  • Prepare schedules and adjust when needed.
  • Experiment with new platforms and channels
  • Ensure ads are creative and displayed appropriately.
  • Monitor costs and return on investment (ROI)

Requirements:

  • Hands on experience in Media Planning & Buying.
  • Broad knowledge of media channels.
  • Familiarity with campaign evaluation metrics.
  • Working knowledge of analytics tools (e.g. NEOSYS, TGI , STATEX ,Nielsen IMS)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Familiarity with media-buying, planning and research.
  • Interest in following advertising and media trends.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • An analytical mind with an aptitude for statistics and math and MS Excel.
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • BSc/BA in Marketing, Business Administration or similar field and minimum of 4+ years’ experience working in an agency environment as Media Planner & Buyer
  • Native Arabic speakers will be preferred.

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Videographer-Photographer

UAE OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

Job description:

We are looking for experienced photographers/ videographers based in Abu Dhabi who can follow precise briefings and produce creative content.

Please provide us with a portfolio link that best describes your knowledge and skill set as well as any specialties and expertise you possess.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage photoshoots for various clients in different sectors.
  • Detailed retouching and color correcting of shortlisted photos.
  • Shooting interesting reels and social media content for different clients.
  • Overlooking and watching for any technical issues that may delay shoots and providing suggestions to resolve.

Requirements:

  • 1 - 3 years of relevant experience with a relevant photography/videography portfolio.
  • Must have good skills using Adobe Photoshop.
  • Proposing interesting videos and photography ideas that align with the brand requirements.Good knowledge in using mirrorless camera, DSLR's, Strobe lights, speed flashes and gimbals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Positive, energetic, and professional attitude
  • Working quickly without compromising quality
  • Based in Abu Dhabi

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Full Stack Developer

EGYPT OFFICE

Job brief
We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. As a Full Stack Developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

Responsibilities
  • Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
  • Design client-side and server-side architecture
  • Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
  • Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
  • Write effective APIs
  • Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
  • Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
  • Create security and data protection settings
  • Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
  • Write technical documentation
  • Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role
  • Experience developing huge websites using Laravel Framework 
  • mobile applications are a plus
  • Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery) vue.js is a plus and any other skills such as (Tailwind & bootstrap5) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. PHP ) and frameworks (e.g. Laravel) preferred and any other additional languages will be an extra plus (python, nodeJs)
  • Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL), web servers (e.g. Apache), and UI/UX design
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Organizational skills
  • An analytical mind
  • Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a relevant field

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Marketing Manager

UAE OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

Marketing manager responsibilities include tracking and analyzing the performance of advertising campaigns, managing the marketing budget, and ensuring that all marketing material is in line with our brand identity. You should be able to convert innovative ideas into successful advertising programs and have practical expertise with web analytics tools if you want to succeed in this position.

Responsibilities of a Marketing Manager:

  • Create plans and techniques to promote our business and attract targeted traffic to our front door.
  • Deploy effective marketing initiatives and take full responsibility for their execution from conception to completion.
  • Try out several organic and paid acquisition methods, such as lead generation campaigns, content curation, pay-per-click advertising, event management, PR, social media, copywriting, and performance analysis.
  • Create interesting and useful material for our website and blog that appeals to and converts our target audiences.
  • Create strategic partnerships and alliances with important industry players, organizations, and suppliers.
  • Make a judicious allocation of finances and prepare and oversee the marketing budget quarterly and annually.
  • Monitor and provide your approval for all marketing materials, including website banners, printed brochures, and case studies.
  • Measure and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, gain insight and assess against goals.
  • Analyze consumer behavior and adjust email and advertising campaigns accordingly.
  • Analyzing market trends and preparing forecasts.
  • Generating new business leads.
  • Increasing brand awareness and market share.
  • Coordinating marketing strategies with the Business Development, Client Servicing, Financial, Public Relations, Events, Media, and Production departments.
  • Preparing and presenting quarterly and annual reports to senior management.
  • Keeping informed of updated marketing strategies and trends.

 

Requirements of a Marketing Manager:

  • 2 to 5 years of relevant experience 
  • Demonstrated marketing expertise, as well as the capacity and willingness to learn.
  • Superb leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational abilities.
  • Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising and leading across-channels marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate.
  • Solid familiarity with website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends).
  • Being comfortable dealing with numbers, understanding measurements, and using spreadsheets to handle data.
  • A sense of aesthetics and a love for great copy and witty communication.
  • Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement.
  • Marketing-related BSc/MSc degree.
  • Arabic speaker preferred.

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Head of Digital Marketing

EGYPT OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a Head of Digital Marketing at our Egypt Office to develop and manage a multi-channel marketing strategy team that incorporates and executes marketing automation, and digital and social channels.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and managing the digital marketing team, leading all digital marketing initiatives from campaign ideation to execution, measurement, and optimization. He/she is required to have excellent leadership skills, a proven record of effective media management, and in-depth knowledge of all marketing channels (Search, Social Media, Content, Email, and Display), digital tools, and platforms. 
 

Head of Digital Marketing Responsibilities:

  • Planning digital marketing campaigns, including web, SEO/SEM, email, social media, and display advertising
  • Maximize brand visibility across all digital channels 
  • Building and leading the digital team to plan, create and implement a comprehensive comms and social media strategy

  • Defines, plans, and executes all digital marketing strategies including product marketing campaigns, roadshows, website management, social media presence, etc.

  • Utilizes strong digital marketing & analytical capabilities to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels 

  • Research competition, investigate benchmarks and provide suggestions for improvement

  • Stay up to date with the latest technology and best practices
  • Manage and oversee different digital marketing channels


Head of Digital Marketing Requirements:

  • Proven work experience of a minimum of 10 years as a Head of Digital Marketing, Marketing Director, or a similar role
  • Good knowledge and experience with online marketing tools and best practices

  • Ability to understand ongoing market trends and align campaigns to relevant projects and programs.

  • Confidence in representing the presentation pitches to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Must have excellent leadership and management skills to direct and develop the team.

  • Excellent project management, communication, and people skills.

  • BSc in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or relevant field

  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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Digital Strategist

EGYPT OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a skilled and results-driven Digital Strategist for our Egypt team to coordinate with our various digital mediums. You will identify needs and new opportunities and aspire to increase brand awareness.


The ideal candidate should have a firm grasp of the various digital touchpoints, steer the campaign’s targeted digital narrative, and drive highly effective digital campaigns. He/she will be tasked with analyzing user experience data, initiating digital projects, reporting on planned and current strategies, leading effective digital marketing strategies, and ensuring that projects are executed within budget. 

Digital Strategist Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and implement improvements on digital strategy.
  • Research the latest digital tools and interactive trends.
  • Manage end-to-end digital projects
  • Monitor SEO/SEM, marketing, and sales performance metrics to forecast trends
  • Build strong client relationships through social media interaction
  • Stay updated with our audience’s preferences and proactively suggest new campaigns
  • Engage with clients, sales teams, and management.
  • Map out how digital assets will be optimized for business results.
  • Define and action digital events.


Digital Strategist Requirements:


  • Proven job experience of minimum 5 years as a digital media strategist, digital marketing manager or similar roles
  • Hands on experience with online marketing tools and practices
  • Solid knowledge of web analytics tools like Google Analytics
  • Firm grasp of emerging digital tools.
  • Must possess a thorough understanding of digital touchpoints.
  • Have the capacity to multitask and perform well under time constraints
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • BSc degree in advertising, marketing, communication science or equivalent.
  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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SEO SPECIALIST

EGYPT OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for an SEO Specialist to work out of our Egypt office to manage all search engine optimization and marketing activities.
The candidate will oversee all SEO efforts, including content strategy, link building, and keyword strategy, in order to improve ranks across all major search networks. In order to optimize ROI, you will also handle all SEM advertising on Google, Yahoo, and Bing.


SEO Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Execute tests, collect and analyze data and results, identify trends and insights in order to achieve maximum ROI in paid search campaigns
  • Track, report, and analyze website analytics and PPC initiatives and campaigns
  • Manage campaign expenses, stay on budget, estimate monthly costs, and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Optimize copy and landing pages for search engine marketing
  • Perform ongoing keyword discovery, expansion, and optimization
  • Research and implement search engine optimization recommendations
  • Research and analyze competitor advertising links
  • Develop and implement link building strategy
  • Work with the development team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code
  • Work with content and marketing team to drive SEO in content creation and content programming

SEO Specialist Requirements:

  • Proven work experience of minimum 4 years as an SEO specialist or a similar role.
  • BS/MS degree in a quantitative, test-driven field; up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEO and SEM
  • Management of PPC campaigns on Google, Yahoo, and Bing with proven SEM experience.
  • Understanding performance marketing, conversion, and online customer acquisition are essential.
  • Extensive knowledge of web analytics software (e.g, Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends)
  • Bid management software experience (e.g., Click Equations, Marin, Kenshoo, Search Ignite)
  • A/B and multivariate experiment experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development, as well as their limitations
  • Understanding search engine algorithms and ranking factors

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Community Manager

EGYPT OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Community Manager for our Egypt team who will be responsible for creates and manages a company’s brand voice and image. They will be serving as the point of contact for the online community and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have a firm grasp of the various digital touchpoints, steer the campaign’s targeted digital narrative, and drive highly effective digital campaigns. He/she will be tasked with providing engaging text, image, and video content for social media accounts. They will also be responsible for responding to comments and customer queries in a timely manner

Community Manager Responsibilities

  • Develop a content marketing plan and editorial calendar.
  • Monitor social media campaigns and analyze web traffic from the online community using key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Respond to comments and customer queries in a timely manner
  • Monitor and report on feedback and online reviews
  • Organize and participate in events to build community and boost brand awareness
  • Plan and execute community initiatives and programs.
  • Monitor social media campaigns and analyze web traffic from the online community using key performance indicators (KPIs).
  •  Arrange reports for all activities and updates on social media

Community Manager Requirements

  • Proven work experience of minimum 3 years as a community manager or in a relevant role
  • Experience launching community initiatives (e.g., building an online forum, creating an event series, and writing an email newsletter)
  • Ability to identify and track relevant community metrics (e.g., repeat attendance at events)
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Hands-on experience with social media management for brands
  • Ability to interpret website traffic and online customer engagement metrics
  • Knowledge of online marketing and marketing channels
  • Attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • A BSc degree in Marketing or a relevant field 
  • Fluent in English and Arabic

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Digital Specialist

UAE OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a qualified Digital media specialist to join our team. You will lead our marketing efforts using new media and digital tools.

This job is for you if you have experience using a variety of internet marketing platforms, such as blogs, podcasts, and websites. You will work with different teams to coordinate our marketing, advertising, and promotional activities.

Ultimately, you should be able to promote our company and increase client engagement.

Digital Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Create digital media strategies that support clients' objectives.
  • Coordination of digital content development (e.g. website, creatives, newsletters, etc.)
  • Manage end-to-end digital projects
  • Create a presence on the internet to increase brand recognition
  • Use social media to keep up a strong online corporate voice.
  • Guarantee brand consistency, and communicate with the marketing, sales, and product development departments.
  • Suggest and implement direct marketing methods to increase profitability
  • Track KPIs and ROI.
  • Keep current with advancements in digital media

Digital Specialist Requirements:

  • Proven job experience as a digital media professional or digital marketing manager
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Audacity, or other media editing tools. Proven job experience as a digital media professional or manager of digital marketing
  • Experience with visual communication principles
  • Familiarity with content management systems and web design
  • Superior analytical and project management abilities
  • Have the capacity to multitask and perform well under time constraints
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • BSc degree in Marketing, Digital media or relevant field
  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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PR Director

UAE OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a Public Relations (PR) Director to develop and execute marketing strategies that strengthen our client's media relations, engage their target market, and increase brand recognition.

This position is for you if you're interested in managing our PR team to produce top-notch press releases, build online communities, and coordinate events. With the help of your creative ideas, you will spearhead PR campaigns that will bring long-term success to our clients and further boost our brand's reputation in the market. Additionally, you'll work closely with internal departments (including marketing and communications) to ensure that all of your advertising activities are as consistent as possible with your brand.

Ultimately, you'll ensure a strong online and offline brand presence while promoting and maintaining a positive image of our business and our clients.

PR Director Responsibilities:

  • Set targets for the PR team and monitor their progress
  • Maximize brand visibility across all channels (e.g. web, TV, and social media)
  • Develop and maintain relationships with the media and prominent individuals/professionals.
  • Set up press conferences and interviews to advance our client's business and their offerings.
  • Ensure brand coherence throughout all advertising endeavors.
  • Plan PR-related activities to raise awareness 
  • Assign tasks and projects to the PR team
  • Monitor and influence media coverage
  • Report on the outcomes of PR campaigns
  • Manage delicate issues to preserve the company's good reputation

PR Director Requirements:

  • Proven work experience as a Public Relations (PR) Director, PR Manager or similar role
  • Solid experience coordinating successful PR campaigns
  • Expertise in different social networks, including Facebook and Twitter
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills ls with confidence to serve as the company’s spokesperson
  • Creative thinker
  • Team management skills
  • Ability to foster long-term relationships with key professionals
  • BSc in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or relevant field
  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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PR Manager

UAE OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) to create and implement efficient communication and media relations plans to establish a strong industry network, raise awareness, and create a desirable corporate image. Develop a solid market reputation to generate buzz in the industry and ultimately generate more clients. He/she needs to be able to handle existing clients with professionalism.

PR Manager Responsibilities:

  • Create a marketing communications plan with a strategy, objectives, spending limit, and tactics
  • Develop a media relations plan and seek out prominent positions in print, television, and internet media
  • Coordinate public relations efforts
  • To engage audiences across conventional and new media, direct the social media team
  • Leverage existing media connections and make new contacts in business and industrial media
  • Organize requests for interviews and media inquiries
  • Produce material for keynote speeches, byline articles, and press releases
  • Monitor, evaluate, and share PR outcomes on a quarterly basis
  • Constantly assess the availability of sponsorship, advertising, and partnership options
  • Create connections with influential people to raise industry awareness
  • Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy 

PR Manager Requirements:

  • Proven working experience in public relations required
  • Strong connections with local and national business and industry media outlets, as well as a track record of creating and carrying out effective public relations initiatives at both the local and national levels
  • Experience serving as a spokesman for a firm; comfort and competency in media interviews for both broadcast and print
  • Excellent writing and editing abilities Strong social media expertise, including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
  • Experiential event planning
  • Marketing, advertising, communications, or a closely similar field: BA/MA
  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

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Account Manager

UAE OFFICE

Who we are:
9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:
We are searching for an account manager who is proactive and passionate about company services and the clients they serve. Account managers will act as the point of contact for their clients. They will build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with their contacts, and always strive to find solutions that best fit the individual needs of the client. They will also aid in processing and analyzing client data and complaints, and identifying industry trends.
To succeed in this position, candidates should have exceptional communication, computer, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should be resourceful, analytical, adaptable, and organized with the ability to build rapport with clients.

Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Actively take part in client pitches and meetings.
• Conduct detailed key account client research.
• Communicating with clients to understand their needs.
• Building relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
• Collaborating with internal departments to facilitate client need fulfillment.
• Collecting and analyzing data to learn more about consumer behavior.
• Keeping accurate records pertaining to inventory and account notes.
• Maintaining updated knowledge of company products and services.
• Resolving complaints and preventing additional issues by improving processes.
• Identifying industry trends.

Account Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in sales, communications, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in the marketing industry.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both verbally and written
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collect, track, and analyze large amounts of data.
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the company and externally.
• Understanding of consumer behaviors and industry trends.
Extensive, accurate product knowledge.

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Account Director

UAE OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We’re seeking a quality-driven, multi-account juggling account director. Building and cultivating good client relationships, finding new marketing possibilities, briefing creative teams, assigning and managing budgets, and exploring new avenues of development are just a few of the responsibilities that come with the position.

Candidates should have outstanding interpersonal skills, a demonstrated track record of client relationship management, at least 5 years of work experience, including some management experience, and a keen eye for detail.

Account Director Responsibilities:

• Supervising the advertising plans for clients' campaigns.
• Leading and managing creative teams.
• Briefing designers and copywriters.
• Establishing and maintaining client connections.
• Maintaining project timelines and budgets.
• Setting goals for creative teams.
• Conducting performance reviews and providing feedback to team members.
• Keeping track of campaign results.
• Identifying new growth opportunities.

Account Director Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience as an Account Director.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both verbally and written
• Proven management experience.
• Knowledge of market research techniques.
• Working knowledge of CRM software.
• Understanding budgeting and reporting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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English/Arabic Copywriter

UAE / EGYPT OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

The position will be in charge of developing creative content and concepts, as well as editorial direction, for corporate, marketing campaigns, and digital communication that engages audiences and spread awareness.

Responsibilities:

• Visualization and conceptualization of client campaigns.
• Write top-notch copy for social media and print ads in English and Arabic.
• Manage content calendar of clients.
• Lead and manage a junior copy/content writer.
• Work closely with graphic designers and video editors to create outstanding output.
• Communicate with clients
• Conduct meetings with the team
• Willing to work long hours when the project or campaign demands.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Mass Communication, or other related fields
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in PR firm, media agency, or corporate sector as a Content Writer, Copywriter, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress).
• Demonstrated portfolio of published articles.
• Experienced in conducting research using multiple sources.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Advanced level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Well versed in written and oral English and Arabic (preferably).
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

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Senior Graphic Designer

EGYPT OFFICE

About You
 
You will collaborate with our global senior leadership teams, creative directors, designers, strategists, and cross-functional teams to visualize the essence of a project and take it from an idea to a world-class execution.
 
You see every brief as an opportunity, not a challenge. You appreciate the love for design and have experience working across social media, creative advertising, and UX design.
 
You specialize in visual storytelling and must be able to clearly present solutions and creative thinking to both internal stakeholders and clients.
 
Responsibilities
 
  • Develop concepts and provide clear, strong design direction
  • Design engaging and interactive assets across social media, advertising, and UX
  • Ensure all work aligns with design principles and brand standards
  • Continually advocate for quality, brand consistency, and creativity
  • Provide quality assurance and constructive feedback to other designers
  • Work with the team through to the final delivery
  • Participate in client presentations and pitches
  • Comfortable managing team members
  • Communicate design trends to internal teams and clients
 
Requirements
 
  • 5+ years of agency experience
  • Diploma or degree in design, visual communication, or similar
  • Diverse online portfolio demonstrating processes and problem solving
  • Strong understanding of digital design, motion graphics, typography, and layout
  • Strong communicator and written skills to articulate design thinking
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong conceptual thinking
  • Ability to direct new ideas and take criticism and feedback
  • Must have a keen eye for detail
  • Interest in emerging technologies and design trends
  • Arabic & English speaking
 
Bonus Skills
 
Arabic & English speaking
Sketch and illustrating skills are preferred but not mandatory
GCC/MENA experience is preferred

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Executive Creative Director

EGYPT OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s business forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

A Creative Director, or Director of Creative Services, is responsible for overseeing the design layout and visual impact of marketing materials, products, or publications. Their duties include leading a team of creative professionals, meeting with company executives to determine visual needs for packaging or advertisements, and coordinating with freelance professionals and manufacturers to complete projects.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the creative aspects of concept development, collaborating with team members, establishing a work environment, meeting work expectations, and discussing team goals and accomplishments.
• Ensuring the effective maintenance of creative functionalities, the development of creative products in accordance with market standards, the quality of creative work projects, and the profitable operation of the design firm
• Providing strategic solutions to the company and clients, taking into account their market stakes in building a brand reputation.
• Meeting the client's needs and requirements in accordance with marketing goals and strategies, developing unique brand promotion concepts in accordance with the client's promotional scheme, prioritizing creative work in accordance with the client's requirements, and transforming the client's profile into a creative visual experience
• Assigning duties to the creative/account management team and leading the team in post-production activities such as video graphics, motion graphics, interactive web integration, and web marketing.
• Keeping up with the latest advancements in the technologies used in creative direction, as well as understanding the advancements in marketing technologies like digital marketing technology.
• Directing activities for organizational team members' professional development, conducting creative workshops for staff, and implementing corrective strategies in promotional activities.
• Taking critical decisions that ensure organizational profitability without jeopardizing the project's creative quality, and directing continuous improvement in creative quality.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree, BFA, MFA, or advanced degree preferred;
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both verbally and written
• Strong time-management, organization, collaboration, and communication skills;
• A deep understanding of direct mail and experience working across all platforms;
• Excellent leadership skills and proven track record of managing client relationships;
• Experience in variable data printing;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of applying marketing analytics to optimize direct mail campaign strategies;
• Knowledge/experience with Adobe Suite and other editing software platforms;
• Must include a portfolio of examples of image and series marketing when applying for this role.

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Creative Director

EGYPT OFFICE

Job Description
  • Building an environment for the creative team to work in and overseeing their ideas and projects.
  • Developing ideas for advertising or promotional campaigns
  • Pitching concepts to clients.
  • Conduct brainstorming sessions with a creative team and account directors, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • Collaborate with the account directors and account managers
  • Prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs, establishing production schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production departments.
  • Overseeing several projects from start to finish, keeping to deadlines, and signing off on these projects before they are presented.
  • liaising with clients to keep them informed and to highlight any issues.
  • Managing the creative team.
  • Reports to executive creative director.

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MEDIA PLANNER & BUYER

UAE OFFICE

Who we are:

9Yards is a media, event, and marketing agency committed to providing our clients with innovative and progressive solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team works in an environment that values innovation and is dedicated to developing the industry’s best digital solutions that can propel our client’s businesses forward. We hire exceptional talents from around the globe that are highly bright, analytical, and hardworking, as well as lifelong learners.

About the role:

We are looking for a Media Planner & Buyer to shape and execute effective advertising campaigns. Your job will be to identify and reach target audiences, as well as evaluate campaign success. To succeed in this role, you should be a skilled communicator and excellent negotiator and a good decision-maker who can collaborate well with various teams. Knowledge of market research and a willingness to follow media trends are essential. Your goal will be to optimize media marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and help achieve business goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect and analyze market data.
  • Identify target audiences and understand their behavior and habits.
  • Determine the best media outlet mix for our campaigns.
  • Optimize ad campaigns according to geographic exposure, frequency, time spans and more.
  • Allocate budgets and monitor costs.
  • Follow media trends of online and offline outlets (TV shows, magazines, blogs, radio programs)
  • Evaluate the success of media strategies and campaigns.
  • Developing effective media buying strategies
  • Negotiating ad space and time slots with various media outlets
  • Participating in media planning to identify target audiences and craft effective.
  • Compare and negotiate rates, ad space and airtime
  • Optimize plans and budgets according to the best media mix
  • Prepare schedules and adjust when needed.
  • Experiment with new platforms and channels
  • Ensure ads are creative and displayed appropriately.
  • Monitor costs and return on investment (ROI)

Requirements:

  • Hands on experience in Media Planning & Buying.
  • Broad knowledge of media channels.
  • Familiarity with campaign evaluation metrics.
  • Working knowledge of analytics tools (e.g. NEOSYS, TGI , STATEX ,Nielsen IMS)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Familiarity with media-buying, planning and research.
  • Interest in following advertising and media trends.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • An analytical mind with an aptitude for statistics and math and MS Excel.
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • BSc/BA in Marketing, Business Administration or similar field and minimum of 4+ years’ experience working in an agency environment as Media Planner & Buyer
  • Native Arabic speakers will be preferred.

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