PR Account Director

Marina Mathews Communications; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique PR agency in Singapore is seeking a professional PR Account Director to provide strategic counsel to clients and develop impactful PR campaigns. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Communications or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in Public Relations, and exceptional writing skills. This role includes mentoring junior staff and managing media relations across Southeast Asia. Benefits include a 4.5-day work week and birthday leave.

Benefits

4.5 work day week

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Public Relations or Marketing Communications.
• Ability to think on feet and strong leadership skills.
• Proactive with a global mindset and cultural consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel to clients on PR and communication matters.
• Develop, execute, and evaluate strategic Public Relations campaigns.
• Manage messaging and relationships with the media around Southeast Asia.
• Mentor and manage junior PR professionals within the business.

Skills

Exceptional writing and copy editing skills

Deep understanding of the media landscape in Southeast Asia

Experience in media management tools

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Expert knowledge of social media platforms

Education

Degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations

Job description

Overview

Are you confident, people-driven and have exceptional writing skills? Marina Mathews Communications is on the lookout for a passionate and professional PR Account Director who’s built a reputation for excellence with both media and clients.

As a boutique PR agency we pride ourselves in our ability to build lasting relationships with our clients, to tell their stories, and make a real difference to their brand and business.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel to clients on PR and communication matters
• Develop, execute and evaluate strategic Public Relations campaigns
• Support new business development and draft PR proposals
• Pitch to key media outlets for company news, product announcements, profiles, features, and thought leadership pieces
• Identify and pursue media placement opportunities in targeted press outlets
• Manage messaging and relationships with the media around Southeast Asia
• Serve as point of contact for all inbound media enquiries for our clients
• Manage deadlines internally and externally
• Mentor and manage junior PR professionals within the business
• Setting up goals and objectives for staff under your guidance

Experience

• Degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Public Relations or Marketing Communications

Skills

• Exceptional writing and copy editing skills
• Deep understanding of the media landscape in Southeast Asia
• Experience or knowledge of media management and tracking tools
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Expert knowledge of social media platforms

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication skills, especially ability to think on feet
• Strong leadership skills and desire to support and help upskill your team
• High levels of tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to convey complex concepts and messages through stories which resonate with our clients’ audiences
• Ability to act as a spokesperson for our clients if needed
• Strong project development and project management skills including timely delivery of services
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Global mindset with a cultural conscious
• Ability to demonstrate ‘best practice’ client services

Benefits

• 4.5 work day week
• Birthday leave

All contacts with Marina Mathews Communications will be treated confidentially.

Only shortlisted candidates who have provided us with all the relevant information will be contacted. Thank you.