Associate Account Executive

The Hoffman Agency; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications consultancy seeks an Account Executive to build media relationships and produce high-quality content. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and work with innovative tech brands. Responsibilities include crafting media strategies, managing client projects, and contributing to new business efforts. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in media relations are preferred. A competitive salary and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Four-week sabbatical after four years

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in media relations, client servicing, and project management.
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills in English.
• Passion for working with technology-related portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture a network of journalists and influencers.
• Create compelling content for press releases and strategic plans.
• Design and execute multi-channel communications campaigns.
• Support and manage client relationships across multiple accounts.
• Contribute to RFPs and new business presentations.

Skills

Innovative thinker

Compelling writer

Excellent networker

Leadership and accountability

Positive attitude

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, PR/Advertising, Communications, Journalism, or Linguistics

Job description

Overview

You have a passion to lead. Your drive to inspire and guide sets you apart. You thrive on taking responsibility, tackling challenges head-on, and turning obstacles into opportunities. Working closely with a diverse, talented team to deliver innovative solutions energizes you, and you find genuine satisfaction in helping clients achieve their goals.

We’re in search of dynamic, visionary account executives who not only excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment but also bring creativity, strategic insight, and a good sense of humor to every challenge. If you’re ready to empower clients, mentor teammates, and drive transformative communications, we want to hear from you!

If you like where this story is leading, read on.

The Plot Thickens: Job Description

• Media relations: You will build and nurture a robust network of journalists, analysts, and influencers. By crafting creative pitching strategies and managing media engagements—from briefings to roundtables—you’ll ensure our clients’ stories stand out and garner the attention they deserve. Your insights into the ever-changing press climate will be critical in driving continuous media exposure.
• Content creation: Your knack for storytelling will be at the heart of our communications. You’ll curate and refine all content — from press releases and Q&A documents to bylines as well as support with the development of comprehensive strategic plans — in both English and/or Chinese. Consistency, clarity, and creativity will define the high-quality content that you and your team produce.
• Integrated marketing communications (IMC): You’ll harness your strategic thinking and approach to design and execute multi-channel communications that blend the best of traditional PR with innovative digital strategies. You’ll develop campaigns that integrate paid, owned, and earned media to ensure every message not only aligns with our clients’ business objectives but also makes a memorable impact in today’s tech-driven landscape.
• Client relations: Working closely with the team you’ll play a key role in supporting client relationships. You’ll help drive client satisfaction by effectively managing day-to-day activities across multiple accounts and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met with precision.
• Operational Excellence & Team Collaboration: You bring a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset to everything you do. You maintain professionalism and a strong sense of ownership over your work. You are committed to elevating client service standards while balancing resources effectively across projects.
• New business: Fuel our growth by bringing fresh ideas to the table. You’ll contribute to RFPs, pitch decks, and new business presentations, showcasing our expertise and innovative approach. Your creative input and strategic mindset will help secure new opportunities and expand our roster of dynamic tech clients.

Attributes of the Protagonist (That’s You)

• Innovative thinker and compelling writer
• Team player – your success is my success!
• Leadership and accountability
• Positive attitude and can-do spirit
• Passionate about public relations and storytelling
• Tech-savvy and curious
• Excellent networker
• Efficient and innovative

The Hero’s Background: Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business, PR/Advertising, Communications, Journalism or Linguistics
• Have relevant experience in media relations, in client servicing and project management
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills
• Interested in working with technology-related portfolio, fintech, corporate
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in another language would be an advantage
• Passion for digital and social media communications
• An entrepreneurial and curious mindset

Come join us and be at the forefront of marketing and communications, and work with industry-leading tech brands. We value diverse thinking, inclusion in decision making and embrace ideas that push the boundaries.

A competitive salary, benefits package and career advancement opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate. We also offer our staff a four-week sabbatical after four years.

We will contact shortlisted candidates.

About Us

We\'re an integrated communications consultancy that specializes in solving hard problems — the tougher, the better — for tech companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we’ve established a global infrastructure tuned for the tech industry. Toward this end, we operate offices in Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo.

We’re a company that values diversity and inclusion. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic.

For more information, visit https://www.hoffman.com/ and https://www.apac.hoffman.com/