Senior Executive, Public Relations

ABOUT THE JOB: 

• Project co-ordination & execution: Ensures flawless execution of client projects while keeping all relevant people updated on progress and changes. Plays a primary implementation role in client work.
• Timely documentation: Contact Reports of meetings and next steps, WIP status reports, and written documentation for project deliverables.
• Relationship management: Develops and maintains good working relationships with individuals within the Agency and Client organization and handle direct client contact
• Day-to-day account management: drafting written materials, coordinating events, managing projects performed with and by others and supervising more junior staff.
• Drafts sound, credible documents such as client memos, news releases, case studies, op-ed pieces, brochures and collateral materials.
• Plan, prepare and execute events such as press conferences, media briefings, analyst meetings, media tours, third party advocacy, etc.
• Preparing in-depth analyses using internal and external research capabilities.
• Managing media relations for all client matters

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree with at least 1 – 2 years of working experience.
• Good knowledge of media - publications, broadcasts, news wires/online and social media.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal) and people skills.
• Must possess basic public relations, writing, media, organizational, research and production skills
• Be able to balance work load and tasks, communicating effectively with team members
• Can operate with a high degree of independence, but knows when to rely on own judgment and when to seek advice of supervisor and other team members.