Job Description

Introduction

The Economist Group is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver our information through a range of formats, from newspapers and magazines to conferences and electronic services. What ties us together is the objectivity of our opinion, the originality of our insight and our advocacy of economic and political freedom around the world.

We are recruiting an Intern to work in our Economist Impact division. The successful candidate will be based in Singapore and manage multiple work streams to support both the Client Solutions and Events business across a range of initiatives.

Accountabilities

How you would contribute:

Coordinate outreach among our sales teams and senior executives to prospective clients for both Contents Solutions and our key global event franchises

KEY TASK:-

1) Content Solutions:

Research and gather accurate data for sales prospects in (in priority order) Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. This includes internet based research, calling clients to get accurate data. Success KPIs being placed on the swiftness, accuracy and volume of data collected.

2) Events:

Research global organizations to identify a list of companies that would be likely candidates to sponsor various Economist Events

3) Draft emails and other communications to senior executives at prospective client organizations.

4) Coordinate outreach communications and follow up between Economist senior executives to senior clients.

5) Provide day-to-day support for SEA CS

Assist with sales prospecting

Assist with powerpoint presentations for proposals

Assist with coordination of external vendors

Experience, skills and professional attributes

The ideal skills for the role are:

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Strong organizational and project management skills, including strong attention to detail and ability to manage tight deadlines

Proactive thinking and planning; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Creative problem solving, innate curiosity and tenacity to follow through

Desire to learn about marketing services

The Economist Group