OVERVIEW
Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.
Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024.
About The Role
We're currently seeking a conversation-starter, a reputation-guarder, an idea-launcher and a team-player to join our growing China Go Global team in Hong Kong.
Associates are resourceful task managers who are counted on for tactical program execution by servicing multiple clients and handling core public relations tasks with a dynamic team. They learn the business of the agency, its clients and its internal processes and procedures. Eager to deepen insights into media strategies and industry trends across the smartphone/smart hardware, mobile internet, and consumer technology.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support account leads 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, maintaining and building target media lists, drafting media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media relationships and opportunities
- Translate and develop well-written bilingual article summaries, and prepare media materials
- Co-ordinate with external and internal parties to ensure the smooth execution of clients’ events
- Perform general reporting and administrative duties
Education And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent ideally in the field of PR, Communications, Marketing, Business or Journalism
- 1-4 years of PR experience or relevant industry experience, preferably at a PR agency or in-house communications team
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Organized to handle various ongoing work streams
- Self-motivated team player, and keen to take ownership of tasks
- Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Keen to develop your career in the PR industry and value professionalism
If you're ready to make an impact and grow within a global communications landscape, we'd love to hear from you!
OUR VALUES
CURIOSITY –We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questions
INCLUSION – We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias
COURAGE – We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made
IMPACT – We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the world
Note from the team
Weber 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.
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