Job Description

OverviewWeber Shandwick is one of the world\'s leading global communications and marketing solutions firms with offices in 79 cities and a network extending to 120 cities on 6 continents. In the Asia Pacific region the firm operates in 18 markets including owned as well as affiliates and representative firms in other locales - spanning Greater China, Japan and Korea, India and Southeast Asia. Our heritage in Asia Pacific stretches back more than 60 years.Weber Shandwick was named Asia-Pacific PR Consultancy of the Year 2017, 2019 and 2020 by PR Awards Asia, the ICCO Regional Network of the Year Asia Pacific in 2017, 2018 and 2019, Asia-Pacific Consultancy of the Year 2017 and 2019 by Provoke and Regional Network of the Year in 2017, 2018 and 2023 by Public Affairs Asia. We were also named PRWeek Purpose Awards Agency of the Year 2020 and 2021, Global PR Agency of the Decade 2020 and Global PR Agency of the Year 2023 at the Global Sabre Awards by Provoke Media.More than ever, organisations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we\'re always ready for more problems to solve.Our Values:CURIOSITY - We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questionsINCLUSION - We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no biasCOURAGE - We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is madeIMPACT - We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the worldAbout the opportunity: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 client programs.You are driven by setting high expectations and exceeding them, always.You are an excellent team player and juniors look up to you for advice and fun! You are creative, committed, and ideally, specialize in Technology. If you don\'t but are open to new boundaries and challenges; ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support account lead to manage client relationships on a day-to-day basis and implement local and regional communication strategies and program activities in conjunction with team members
• Monitor and track client, competitor, industry and cultural news and prepare coverage reports
• Provide media relations support - conducting research, building target media lists, drafting media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media relationships and opportunities
• Demonstrate ability to develop strategies/creative platforms and concepts that simultaneously leverage traditional and new media for our clients
• 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
• Identify opportunities for agency/team learning and develop tools/suggestions to expand agency knowledge and understanding of digital communications
• Execute social networking, media campaigns and blogger outreach
• 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

PERSON PROFILE

• Minimum 0-2 years of PR experience or relevant industry experience, preferably at a PR agency or in-house communications team
• Bachelor\'s degree in communications, business, marketing or related field
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Dedication to details and sense of responsibilities
• 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 teamWeber 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.Personal data held by Weber Shandwick relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.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.

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