Account Director, English Content

Role Summary

In this role, you will join a government entity in Abu Dhabi on a high-profile initiative supporting its AI and digital sector. You will lead the creation of English-language strategic content and executive communications, ensuring every output is polished, consistent, and impactful across key platforms and stakeholder touchpoints. You will also manage client relationships and guide the delivery team, applying discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.This is a one-year fixed-term project, subject to renewal.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the account and the client’s requirements.
• Lead the development and delivery of English-language editorial and written communications outputs, and all editorial and positioning work across the client’s directorates.
• Oversee speeches, op-eds, talking points, press releases, and executive messaging within AI and Digital cluster.
• Develop senior-level speeches and talking points.
• Develop and maintain strategic messaging frameworks and fact banks.
• Ensure editorial consistency, accuracy, and quality across all client communications and channels.
• Lead the development of long-form content, success stories, and strategic narratives.
• Manage client relationships, stakeholder messaging, and content approvals, handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Support executive and leadership positioning through editorial and thought leadership initiatives.
• Provide media relations advisory, engagement and outreach – local, regional and international – in English around key moments, supported by the team.
• Provide media coaching as and when needed.
• Support daily account deliverables and ad hoc tasks.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in English content, editorial, strategic communications, or a related field.
• Experience working with government clients or public sector entities.
• Exceptional English writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience developing executive communications and leadership content and managing client accounts and teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic messaging capabilities. Knowledge of the AI and technology sector is preferred.
• Arabic language skills are a plus. 

Working Arrangement

• This role is based in Abu Dhabi, with at least 4 days per week at the client’s office.
• Additional presence may be required based on client needs, leadership priorities, campaigns, or key events.
• Flexibility and availability are required during major communication periods and priority deliverables.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. 

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues. 

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. 

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.