Geylang - Senior Manager (Public Relations)
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.
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
About the opportunity:
The Weber Shandwick Singapore office is currently seeking a Senior Manager. Acting as a main contact for client, Senior Managers oversee and manage daily PR activities including press release, interviews, reports, etc. Proactively build up and maintain relationship with top tier telecom and business media, and track media opportunities and recommend internally/ to client.Generate high quality, on-time deliverables to our client.
Key Responsibilities:
Client service, client relations and projects management- Contribute to development of client tactical plans and cross-community implementation activities
- Successfully manage client expectations by ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards
- Develop initial client communications, key messaging and related materials
- Build client relationships, confidence and trust (at executional level). Keep client programmes on schedule and ensure all deadliness are met
- Structure long term plans and program recommendations for clients
- Earn the confidence of mid-to-senior level client contacts and other executives with a client’s organization
- Proactively handle client problems quickly and adeptly
- Manage team works and ensure all deliverables meet client’s expectation
- Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of client relevant industry and media
- Drive the development of appropriate public relations strategy and programs
- Act as key contact for internal account staff to address issues
- Train and motivate team members
- Manage account staff group profitability
- Conduct performance reviews
- Create opportunities for team members to enhance growth with agency
- Track team results against client’s goals
- Attend account reviews and staff meetings – provide ongoing communications and feedback
- Ensure account team members adhere to agency time reporting and financial guidelines
- Participate in systems improvement
- Involved in staffing of team including reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates
Key Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree, with 7 years or more experience in communications, marketing, media, digital or content development experience.
- Can turn ideas into workable plans
- Capacity to convey ownership of assigned projects to junior team members
- Can solve conflict
- Can mobilize and motivate teams
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Aptitude for financial analysis
- Can complete challenging projects within set parameters
- Exceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors
- Commitment and dedication to the agency’s success as well as individual career
- Can anticipate client and team needs
- Attention to detail and quality
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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