Senior Client Executive

Daniel J Edelman Holdings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Client Executive to manage client communications and media relations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment, strong writing skills, and excellent media relationships. This role involves assisting in communication plans, leading client correspondence, and guiding junior team members. Passion for team collaboration and a career in communications is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a client or agency role.
• Excellent knowledge of the business environment in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region.
• Enjoys working in a team and passionate about communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating communication plans to meet client objectives.
• Lead client correspondence on daily matters.
• Manage media lists and media relations.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Media relationships

Team collaboration

Client management

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

Edelman Singapore is seeking a Senior Client Executive with experience in Marketing and Consumer Communications. Are you a dynamic, great communicator who enjoys media relations, engaging influencers and crafting thought leadership? Do you thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment? If so, read on!

What you\'ll be doing:

• Demonstrate understanding of key client information, including general business strategy, Business, and Global trends, and issues that impact products/services, key opinion leaders, customers, and competitors.
• Assist in the creation of communication plans to meet client objectives.
• Assist multiple projects for multiple clients from concept to completion by anticipating challenges, trouble-shooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel, overseeing quality, and ensuring deadlines.
• Lead client correspondence on daily/ routine matters (i.e. daily updates, activity reports, etc.)
• Strong writing skills and comfortable with delivering high-quality internal and external content.
• Demonstrate an understanding of varied writing styles depending on the channel, platform, and audience.
• Good media relationships with Singapore media and regional media based in Singapore. Regional media experience is a plus.
• Coordinate and work closely with the integrated teams across creative, digital, performance, and data/ analytics and Edelman partners/ vendors.
• Demonstrate a decent understanding of measurement and insights to track client programs and report on key learnings.
• Keep an eye out for potential new business opportunities while fostering deep client relationships.
• Manage media lists, handle media relations, and provide support for events & new business opportunities.
• Guide and mentor junior team members including graduate Trainees and interns.

What is required of you:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced and dynamic client or agency role.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of brands and the business environment in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Enjoys working in a team & passionate about pursuing a career in communications.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you\'re excited about this role but your experience doesn\'t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.