Jobs in advertising and IT vacancy in Abu Dhabi based advertising agency in UAE May 6, 2009
Posted by Farrukh Naeem at www.copywriterjournalist.com in : Advertising , trackbackAt a time when redundancies are rife in Dubai and around the world, it’s always a good feeling to let people know of job openings.
Many friends have lost their jobs in advertising in Dubai in recent months. Abu Dhabi is less affected and I met a young and ambitious Abu Dhabi based agency currently building up their team from traditional creative people to digital specialists.
Here are the job vacancies available in this new advertising agency in Abu Dhabi – if you feel you have what it takes, email me your CV at farrukh_copywriter(at)yahoo.com
1. Advertising Account Executive Vacancy in Abu Dhabi, UAE
You will build, establish and manage effective customer relationships at both strategic and operational levels and communicate effectively the company’s corporate and business strategies and values to executive level contacts and key decision makers.
You will have to demonstrate an effective ability to develop and provide business development advice coupled with great communication skills and the ability to influence at a top level. Experience in a pressurized working environment with the ability to resolve unexpected, conflicting demands in a rapidly changing environment will be crucial. English is a must. Arabic will be an advantage. Age: 25 to 35 years
Salary: Attractive salary + Commission + Mobile & Petrol Allowance2. Accountant cum HR Executive Vacancy in Abu Dhabi, UAE
All the usual accounting procedures will be handled by you, up to finalisation.
You need to have an accounts experience of a minimum of 2 years in the GCC. Also required are University or College graduate degree in Finance or Accounting, thorough knowledge of MS application. Previous advertising agency experience will be preferred. Transferable visa is required.
Starting salary will be AED 6000.3. PHP / MySQL Web Developer Vacancy in Abu Dhabi, UAE
You will develop, test and maintain modules and components of the company’s online products as well as website development for clients. You would be working closely with the designer in bringing ideas to actions.
You need to have a Computer Science or IT degree, GPA 2.8+ or Upper Second and above, fluent in English. You should be highly proficient in Dreamweaver and PHP, Linux, MySQL and OOP. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
Starting salary will be AED 6,500.
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hi.
you’re doing a terrific job, dude.
way to go!
Dear Farrukh, I am a regular reader of your blog, even while i was in the ad scene in India, and trying to come to the UAE. Your writes were very useful and help me get a picture of the ad scene in the Middle East. I tried contacting you by mail several times but never got a single reply. Eventually in the month of November, i landed a job in a multinational agency in Dubai. Quiet unfortunately in the month of March, recession affected my company and they decided to lay off 20% of the staff. My name was also in the list. Its been two months since i lost my job and i still have not managed to find a new job till now. I dont know if anyone is still hiring. It would be of great help if you could let me know of any vacancies in the Middle East. I am an advertising copywriter with over 3 years experience in the field of advertising. I have completed my Post graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication with 2 university gold medals from a well known Indian University.
Dear John,
Sorry to hear about your situation. You are not alone, my friend. A lot of creative people are having to come terms with sudden terminations, including so many people I personally know. And my apology for not having had the chance to answer your emails – I did go back and read them after seeing your post.
I try in earnest to answer most comments and emails I receive but the past few months have been challenging for me, as you might have read in one of my earlier blog posts – so missed many mails in between the speed bumps of life.
In my opinion, looking for a job in a time when companies are firing isn’t the best option. One has to think out of the box and see how best to survive during this rough patch. Part-time? Freelance? Tie-ups with art people who freelance? Client side jobs?
The solution to redundancies in a recession, I think, is not trying harder to get another job. It’s spotting market opportunities where your skills can be valuable.
Yes, what I am saying is going to sound very vague unless you get it. There is no magic bullet – just the need to think out of the box and create a new path wth your talent. Hope that helps.
farrukh
Thanks Farrukh!.. for the encouraging words. Sorry to hear that you were going through a rough patch in life. Hope things are better now?I got your message. I’ll keep you posted of developments. But if something suitable comes up do let me know. Thanks again for taking the time to reply.
Dear Farrukh,
In times like these only to read encouraging statements
makes a person feel better.You are doing an exceptional job!
Farrukh i would like to apply for the Advertising Account Executive’s job.Kindly let me know where i should send my resume.
Regards
Ashim
Dear Farrukh,
Iam in Dubai for last 6 months, landed up here after my marriage. I was working in India in The Times of India in Ad Sales and previously as media planner. I have overall 5 yrs of work experience and looking for a job similar to my previous work and profile. But, unfortunately I landed up here in this hard period of recession. As, I don have any UAE experience, its very difficult for me to get a job at this time when people with UAE experience sitting jobless. Please guide me with some suggestions what should I do at present situation to get a job in Dubai. I also want to know what can be a expecting salary for me with this experience in this market at this moment as well as when market gets open.
Regards,
Sangeeta
Dear Farrukh,
It was great to read your blog and get a real perspective on the advertising industry in Abu Dhabi. i just completed my bachelors in Journalism and Communication from India and I majored in Advertising. I am really interested in Client Servicing and have interned before in one of the top global agencies. I wanted to know whether companies are still recruiting in Client servicing or Media Planning in Abu Dhabi ?
It is an awful time to be graduating and looking for a job. It would be great if you could solve my query.
Regards,
Nida
Hi Nida,
Job prospects are tough these days – like you rightly wrote. But Abu Dhabi is rising – more jobs on the client side than the agency side. Keep trying – I wish you the best!
farrukh
PS: My sister’s name is Nida as well
Farrukh Bhai,
It was nice meeting you in Dubai. Impressed with your sites and insights on various issues including placements for advertising professionals. Keep up the good work.
Rgds.
Srini
Srini Sir,
It was nice to meet you too. Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog. I wish you the best in your endeavours ahead.
farrukh
Hi Farrukh,
Please suggest me eventually in the month of October, i landed a job in a Ad agency in Dubai. Quiet unfortunately in the month of Feb, recession affected my company and they decided to lay off of the staff. My name was also in the list my dream were drained but after huge battled I got job in India but once again I am trying for a job in dubai before that please tell me the actual situation over there. If I get job over there is this a right time to grab it??
Salaam, and Eid Mubarak,
Ive been in the design industry for the past 10+ years, but did not get any good opportunity, may b bcoz I am not qualified, but I am confident that some day i might get the best I am looking for.
As for blogs I really dont have time to read due to work loads.
Thanx
Wa Aleikum As Salam Salim,
Qualification is never more important than ability and talent. A degree at the end of the day is just a piece of paper.
Do what you believe in – be the best at it. You WILL succeed, Insha Allah.
farrukh
Not a good time right now mate – I heard of a big layoff in a big ad agency just today. One more of my ad friends has been hit, hard, by the recession. But we march on.
Hi,
You are doing Good work
Thanks
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Four months past your advise to mr. chakraborty, about the situation in Duabi Ad Scene, I am asking the the same question once again. Is it the right time to come to Dubai to hunt for job in Copy side? Please reply [Didn't get a reply to my mail
Hi Farrukh,
You made my day. I liked most especially your blog on Freelance Copywriter in Abu-Dhabi-why it’s good to have one. That’s very amusing.
Thank you for your information on copywriter jobs. I hope you can post more job openings since I am interested in applying this year.
Mimi
Hey Mimi – ad jobs are few currently – but do keep visiting – hope to post more jobs here soon.
farrukh
Hi Shekar,
The ad scene in the UAE seems to be improving a bit – I had two job offers coming in today (now that I am on my own as a freelance writer). I’d still suggest you clinch a deal via email etc before you invest time and money doing the agency rounds here. Plus, on my recent visit to India – I noticed that people are making an obscene amount of money without having to worry too much about visas, rents, national IDs, etc.
farrukh