Executive, Public Relations

Ogilvy Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy Malaysia is seeking a professional to coordinate and execute client projects effectively. The role requires drafting sound documents, managing relationships, and overseeing day-to-day account management tasks.

Ideal candidates will have a Diploma or Degree and 1-2 years of experience, with strong communication and media skills. Ogilvy values equality and diversity, fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong.

Qualifications

• At least 1 – 2 years of working experience.
• Good knowledge of media - publications, broadcasts, news wires/online and social media.
• Ability to balance workload and tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flawless execution of client projects while maintaining updates.
• Draft and manage documentation for meetings and project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agency and client individuals.
• Oversee day-to-day account management activities.

Skills

Communication skills (written & verbal)

People skills

Public relations skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Production skills

Education

Diploma / Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project co-ordination & execution: Ensures flawless execution of client projects while keeping all relevant people updated on progress and changes. Plays a primary implementation role in client work.
• Timely documentation: Contact Reports of meetings and next steps, WIP status reports, and written documentation for project deliverables.
• Relationship management: Develops and maintains good working relationships with individuals within the Agency and Client organization and handle direct client contact
• Day-to-day account management: drafting written materials, coordinating events, managing projects performed with and by others and supervising more junior staff.
• Drafts sound, credible documents such as client memos, news releases, case studies, op-ed pieces, brochures and collateral materials.
• Plan, prepare and execute events such as press conferences, media briefings, analyst meetings, media tours, third party advocacy, etc.
• Preparing in-depth analyses using internal and external research capabilities.
• Managing media relations for all client matters

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree with at least 1 – 2 years of working experience.
• Good knowledge of media - publications, broadcasts, news wires/online and social media.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal) and people skills.
• Must possess basic public relations, writing, media, organizational, research and production skills
• Be able to balance work load and tasks, communicating effectively with team members
• Can operate with a high degree of independence, but knows when to rely on own judgment and when to seek advice of supervisor and other team members.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.