Graduate Trainee - UAE National

Who we are:

Hill & Knowlton is a strategic and creative partner to drive breakthrough opportunities for growth and value creation, advance corporate strategy, and build reputation capital and resiliency. We’re a proven partner for business and brand transformation. A full-service global firm, we provide strategic communication, marketing and corporate affairs solutions distinguished by intelligence and creativity. Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. 

About Hill & Knowlton

Hill & Knowlton is the global strategic communications leader for transformation. We help brands, businesses and leaders build reputation, manage risk, and create breakthrough opportunities for growth. Founded in 1927, today’s Hill & Knowlton operates 70 offices in over 30 countries, providing advisory, public relations and creative solutions to local and global clients. Our global team offers integrated strategic services, grounded in deep sector expertise, and enabled by creativity and intelligence. Headquartered in New York, Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP, one of the world’s largest communications services groups.

H&K is looking for passionate Graduate Trainees to join our award-winning teams in the United Arab Emirates. Our works spans Corporate Communications, all aspects of Digital, Social Media, Research and Studio work

The graduate program would suit a new graduate who is looking to gain valuable experience and development in the Creative field. It is a 3-6 month program working with the industry's key trend setters allowing our Trainees to work across Public Relations, Studio and Digital with key clients within Consumer brands, Sports + Entertainment, Energy, Techonology, Financial, and Government entites

Desired Responsibilities + Attributes

• University degree
• Manages time effectively, meets deadlines, pays attention to detail
• Enthusiam, passionate, organised
• Emerging leadership skills
• Works in an integrated manner with all office team members

We Are Looking For Someone Who Can Demonstrate

• Responsiblity for assisting the teams in creating and delivering campaigns, projects and annual activity for clients
• Managing the posting of content to social media channels
• Excellent writing capabilities
• Ensuring best in class quality and supporting an integrated culture
• across UAE teams, working in collaboration with practice areas

What The Role Can Offer You

• Access to a global network of specialist communicators working with leading brands
• The opportunity to develop under the guidance of some of the best in the industry
• Exposure to globally recognized clients and campaigns centred upon performance and purpose
• The ability to work alongside a passionate and supportive team
• Joining one of the world’s most respected, award-winning PR agencies
• Our dedicated training academy which provides a breadth of skills enabling our people to take ownership of their career development and become trusted advisors to clients

KEY H&K BENEFITS

• 22 working days annual leave
• Option of a paid sabbatical after 7 years’ service
• 1-week remote working option
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced training and career development opportunities

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Hill & Knowlton is more than an agency. It’s a collection of thousands of brilliant, collaborative and driven employees – all united around a single vision of transforming our clients, our company and the world. 
 
Across 70 offices in 30 countries our people are the heartbeat of our business. Bridging countless cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences, we are drawn together by a common drive and a collaborative spirit – called to our craft each day by the desire to deliver the best work.   
 
And at H&K, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. 

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You belong at Hill & Knowlton:

Our vision is for Hill & Knowlton, a Burson Group Company, to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Hill & Knowlton, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our  Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.