Associate (Public Relations)

IPG DXTRA (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in Singapore seeks an energetic and ambitious PR professional to support client relationships and develop communication strategies. The candidate will work on PR collaterals, media relations, and corporate initiatives, with opportunities for career growth in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years in public relations or corporate communications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client relationship management.
• Implement local and global PR strategies.
• Monitor industry news and prepare coverage reports.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Attention to detail

Responsibility

Job description

OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.

Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

You are highly energetic, ambitious, passionate, and thrives in a fast pace working environment. You are an accomplished multitasker and calm in the face of the unexpected.

You are a conversation-starter, a headline-grabber, an attention-getter, a reputation-guarder, and an idea-launcher. Comfortable with both traditional and 'new media' PR, you are excited by the increasing opportunities to support digital and social media aspects of communications programmes.

You are driven by setting high expectations and exceeding them, always.

We are looking for someone who has sufficient knowledge of the media landscape, and some experience in PR and communications, having kept abreast of the latest policies, developments and trends in the industry.

If the above sounds like you, we want to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities

• Support account leads to manage client relationships on a day-to-day basis
• Implement local and global PR strategies, plan and develop PR collaterals (e.g. communication guidelines, press releases, press kits, newsletters, etc.) for key product launches, brand news and thought leadership
• Monitor and track client, competitor, industry and cultural news and prepare coverage reports
• Support account lead with planning and development of corporate and sustainability-related initiatives and collaterals for our clients that covers traditional and social media.
• Support account lead with influencer management, social activations and content creation.
• Provide media relations support – conducting research, building target media lists, drafting media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media relationships and opportunities
• Prepare timely team and client updates on all stages of project processes; prepare accurate and thorough conference call or client meeting recaps
• Assist and contribute to the development of long-term strategic clients plans and program recommendations, developing budgets, generating recommendations and creating presentations
• Proactively generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program success
• Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership on executional issues specific to assigned programs

Skills, Experiences and Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in public relations, or corporate communications, preferably in a consultancy or agency setting. Candidates with more experience will be considered for a Senior Associate role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Dedication to details and have a sense of responsibility
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work under tight timelines
• International outlook or experience favorably considered
• Keen to develop your career in the PR industry and value professionalism

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.