Senior Consultant/ Account Supervisor (Hong Kong )

Weber Shandwick is one of the world's leading global public relations firms with offices in major media, business and government capitals around the world.

In Asia Pacific, Weber Shandwick has an extensive and experienced network of 16 offices in 11 markets with affiliates that extend that reach to more than 20 offices in 13 markets, from Japan to Greater China to Southeast Asia, India and Australia.
Weber Shandwick Hong Kong is an award-winning consultancy and dynamic hub of both regional and local business. Our multi-skilled team of consultants has expertise in consumer marketing, corporate reputation, financial communications, healthcare, and technology. Today's leading regional and global companies feature heavily on our client list and our working philosophy is to create client-focused strategic partnerships that achieve our shared communications objectives.
We are also at the forefront of a new wave in communications, which is fundamentally transforming communications from providing information to promoting and driving advocacy. To learn more, please visit http://www.webershandwick.asia.
Due to recent business growth, we are looking for professionals at entry level positions:

Senior Consultant / Account Supervisor
• Communications professional with 6-10 years experience in PR (agency or in-house)
• Well organized and responsible, with strong capabilities in project management, program planning and client counsel
• Native Chinese and strong English written and spoken language abilities
• Strong media relations track record with Hong Kong based media

We offer competitive remuneration package with good career prospects to the right candidates. To apply, please submit a covering letter, together with a resume and expected salary to WSHKcareers@webershandwick.com. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Information provided will be used for employment purposes only and will be destroyed within 12 months from the date of receipt.

Contact: Please send English resume to WSHKcareers@webershandwick.com. .

Account Supervisor - Seoul (Korea)

As a leading global communications firm, Weber Shandwick works with clients to address a broad range of challenges across diverse geographies, product categories and audiences. Our ability to harness this collective experience and knowledge and apply it to each assignment is an important ingredient in our success. We are continuing to develop new ways of harnessing the power of advocacy for our clients. One way is through recognizing how advocacy - the active support of brands, causes and issues by individuals - has emerged as the most trusted source of information and communication today, as well as the most powerful force in business. We seek to build advocacy creation into our client work from the start.

Our recently established Seoul office has an opportunity for a proven PR professional with 4+ years of PR experience to join our team as Account Supervisor. Qualified candidates will be skilled in program execution, including media pitching, research, account administration duties and have excellent client service skills. The candidate should have stellar writing/editing abilities and be a self-motivated team player, who is eager to take ownership of his work and contributions.

Account Supervisor will manage major accounts while building his proficiency and the necessary skills needed to lead and manage teams. The practitioner will also provide tactical counsel to clients, and manage the appropriate implementation on a variety of projects in a timely, deadline-focused basis.

The Account Supervisor is the first level of management within the agency, serves as a primary day-to-day client contact and provides support to multiple account teams, efficiently servicing each of these accounts simultaneously. An Account Supervisor manages the flow of work and information to the account team, and possesses a thorough understanding of the client's business, industry, and PR issues. The practitioner we are seeking will have an extensive media contact base, the ability to cultivate new relationships with the press and work within a variety of industry sectors.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Business, Communications or related degree.
• 4+ years of Public Relations experience, agency preferred.
• Strong media relations skills and client interactions skills.
• Proven ability to contribute to strategic thinking and development and execution of PR programs.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and management skills are essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail & strong problem solving skills.
• Proven good judgment when working with both clients and team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, on-line services, and AP style writing is essential.
• Experience working on PR programs utilizing both traditional and new/social/digital media PR tactics is highly desired.
• Fluency in English and Korean.

Note:
• We regret only short-listed candidates will be notified.
• CV must be in English and cover letter in both Korean and English.

Contact: Please send English resume to korea.info@webershandwick.com.

Account Executive - Seoul (Korea)

As a leading global communications firm, Weber Shandwick works with clients to address a broad range of challenges across diverse geographies, product categories and audiences. Our ability to harness this collective experience and knowledge and apply it to each assignment is an important ingredient in our success. We are continuing to develop new ways of harnessing the power of advocacy for our clients. One way is through recognizing how advocacy - the active support of brands, causes and issues by individuals - has emerged as the most trusted source of information and communication today, as well as the most powerful force in business. We seek to build advocacy creation into our client work from the start.

We are currently seeking an Account Executive level candidate for our recently established Seoul office. Account Executives provide support to multiple account teams and efficiently service each of these accounts simultaneously. They study the clients' business and industry and seek out knowledge of the media that cover the clients' products and services. Account Executives play an active role in setting the standard for quality control, creativity and excellence in execution within the agency.

The incumbent will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who is a self motivated team player, eager to take ownership of one's work and contributions. The AE performs fundamental PR tasks such as media outreach and press material development and must have strong research, writing and editing skills, and the ability to build media contacts/relationships.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Business, Communications or related degree.
• 2 + years of Public Relations experience, agency preferred.
• Proven media outreach skills, established relationships media.
• Creative thinking and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail & strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to contribute to strategic thinking and the development and execution of PR programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, on-line services, and AP style writing is essential.
• Fluency in English and Korean.
• Familiarity with social media channels.
• Be a team player.

Note:
• We regret only short-listed candidates will be notified.
• CV must be in English and cover letter in both Korean and English.

Contact: Please send English resume to korea.info@webershandwick.com.

Account Manager- Technology, healthcare, finance (Kuala Lumpur)

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 77 countries around the world. The firm's success is built on its deep commitment to client service, creativity, collaboration and harnessing the power of Advocates - engaging stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputation.

Our Kuala Lumpur office is seeking suitable candidates to join its expanding operations as Account Managers (technology, healthcare and finance).

The ideal candidate should have:
• A minimum of five years public relations/communications experience in related sectors -- Agency experience is preferred
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Ability to lead and manage teams
• Strong media relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven capability to develop and drive strategic PR campaigns
. If you have the talent, drive, curiosity and communications skills to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we would like to hear from you.

Only Malaysians need to apply.

Contact: Please send English resume to rkhoo@webershandwick.com.

Account Supervisor - Jakarta (Indonesia)

The Account Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of a client relationship and serves as a key client contact. They provide support to several account teams, and manage the flow of work and information to account teams. They must supervise several projects and a few team members. Other responsibilities include recommending programs and activities, coordinating with client's goals and guiding junior team members. S/he needs to interpret and implement strategic plans to different levels of client contacts.

• A minimum of 4-6 years experiences working in an public relations agency or communication sector
• Able to develop collaterals or communication materials well
• Play as a back for account manager and/or account leader
• Excellent in oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Desire to pursue learning and self development
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Internet, online services.
• Professional demeanor

Note
• We regret only short-listed candidates will be notified
• CV must be in both English and with brief summary in English and Indonesian

Contact: Please send English resume to yprihadi@webershandwick.com .

Consultant - Jakarta (Indonesia)

A Consultant serves as a primary day-to-day client contact. The Consultant provides support to multiple account teams and efficiently services each of these accounts simultaneously. They manage the flow of work and information to the account team and possess an in-depth understanding of the client's business, industry and PR issues. The Consultant will perform fundamental PR tasks such as media outreach and press material development.

• A minimum of 2 years experiences working in a public relations agency
• Excellent in oral and written communication skills (both languages - English and Indonesia)
• Attention to detail
• Desire to pursue learning and self development
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Internet, online services
• Professional demeanor
• S/he must also have strong research, writing and editing skills

Note
• We regret only short-listed candidates will be notified
• CV must be in both English and with brief summary in English and Indonesian

Contact: Please send English resume to yprihadi@webershandwick.com .

Senior Consultant - Tokyo (Japan)

Plan and execute PR programs for corporations, products/services, market education, etc.:

• Plan global PR strategies and branding
• Consult on crisis management and business challenges
• Organize press conferences, news releases and interviews
• Develop communication tools (websites, videos, brochures, booklets, newsletters, etc.)

5+ years of experience in PR, marketing, branding, or advertising, journalism, writing and editing
University graduate
Native-level English
Communicative Japanese (fully bilingual is a plus)

Contact: Please send English resume to tokyo_recruitment@webershandwick.com.

Digital (Social) Media Manager - Shanghai/Beijing (China)

• Effectively analyze client's business issues & digital (social media) needs, and translate them into effective digital (social media) strategic counsel.
• Work with account service team to put client's platform under strategic user experience and logistic usability study.
• Capability to bridge client's PR strategy and develop online communication strategy and framework

• A hands-on approach with a minimum of 5 years' on-line media experience, PR experience will be a plus
• Obsessed with online media communication and have knowledge of technology support
• Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of domestic social media, BBS, blogs 
• Experience in managing multiple accounts, budgets and programs 
• Excellent motivational, interpersonal, oral/written presentation, negotiation and communication skills
• Strategic thinker and good team player
• Excellent in English/Mandarin (both speaking and writing)

Contact: Please send English resume to jobschina@webershandwick.com.

Director/Account Director/Account Manager - Health (Shanghai/Beijing)

We are expanding our specialist team of healthcare PR practitioners in our China market. We have vacancies for first-class talent to work across regional accounts for healthcare clients. The ideal candidate should have experience in working across multimarket business, strong strategic counseling skills, and the experience to lead program implementation.

This role will include the development and implementation of PR campaigns for clients in China as well as assisting the senior team with growing the business. Besides strong communications skills, you have a hands-on approach.

For Account Manager Level, a minimum of 5 years working experience in healthcare marketing communications and/or PR is required.

For Account Director Level, a minimum of 7 years working experience in healthcare marketing communications and/or PR is required.

For Director Level, a minimum of 10 years working experience in healthcare marketing communications and/or PR is required.

Mandarin language capabilities are preferred, but are not essential. The appetite and ability to adjust to a new and fast-paced environment certainly is.

This is an exciting career opportunity - you will be joining a dynamic force in a vibrant market. As China emerges as the global economic growth engine, you will be at the heart of the action.

Contact: Please send English resume to jobschina@webershandwick.com.

Acct Director/Director - Shanghai/Beijing/Guanghou (China)

1) Your role is to effectively direct client team(s) and client programmes, keeping senior management appraised of any issues or opportunities at all times

2) Behave in a professional and ethical manner, while upholding the values of quality, integrity, respect, entrepreneurial spirit and mutual benefit and complying with all company Policies and Procedures
3) Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the client's business, show a high level of integrity in counselling and consulting and develop relationships with all critical decision makers at client companies
4) Drive new business and marketing including identifying and acting on opportunities, developing credentials and effectively presenting creative winning proposals
5) Actively cross-sell existing clients across other capabilities, practices and geographies
6) Demonstrate sound financial management, ensuring profitability of programmes and projects, minimizing write-offs and over-servicing, aiding collection of receivables and ensuring team billability/revenue targets are met
7) Contribute to the recruitment, interviewing and selection of team staff
8) Develop direct reports through effective delegation, coaching and feedback and carry out honest performance appraisals which contain realistic personal development plans
9) Act as the quality champion in the client team driving the pursuit of excellence and continuously improving the client servicing process

For Account Director Level, a minimum of 7 years working experience in related marketing communications and/or PR is required.

For Director Level, a minimum of 10 years working experience in related marketing communications and/or PR is required.
Mandarin language capabilities are preferred, but are not essential. The appetite and ability to adjust to a new and fast-paced environment certainly is.

This is an exciting career opportunity - you will be joining a dynamic force in a vibrant market. As China emerges as the global economic growth engine, you will be at the heart of the action.

Contact: Please send English resume to jobsshanghai@webershandwick.com.

Account Manager - Corporate- China (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou)

He or she will be part of a dynamic team in Greater China and will work on various local, regional and global PR assignments. The account manager will drive all aspects of the client relationship and the account team. The job involves client counsel on positioning, reputation management, media relations, product introductions and issues management. The applicant must have initiative, creativity and self-motivation on top of a true passion for PR. We offer a challenging job with blue-chip clients and a great working environment with excellent career potential. If you are ready for a professional challenge that furthers your career ambitions then Weber Shandwick is the place for you!

An Account Manager is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the client team and projects, participates in new business development and supports organizational initiatives.
• Recommend and implement initiatives that manage the target audience's perception of the client
• Develop and cultivate relationships with the client and external audiences
• Oversee day-to-day client projects and/or events to insure the quality of work meets client's business objective and provides value
• Manage client administration duties such as billing, financial reporting
• Oversee all aspects of major events for client
• Handle special media inquiries
• Review materials (e.g., news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters and pitch letters) prepared by Associates and Client Executives.
• Develop materials on complex issues (e.g., Q&A, speeches, collateral materials)
• Develop and place appropriate stories by and about the client in business, trade and consumer media as needed
• Where appropriate, cultivate positive client presence in trade media through releases, contact and response to inquiries/requests
• Maintain clear and consistent communication between the client and agency
• Partner with client and other communications entities (e.g., advertising agency) to develop and complete communications plan
• Research, assist and present new business proposals
• Develop original research, surveys and market studies for existing and new business proposals
• Develop complete communications plan for client

• Strong oral, editing and written skills both in English and Chinese
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate the client team
• Ability to handle and manage stressful situations
• Business presentation skills including their development, both for clients and prospective clients
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to plan strategically and globally
• Ability to write strategic materials for client
• Ability to budget programs and understand the financial aspects of the client relationship
• Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• BA or BS degree
• A minimum of five years experience working for a major corporation, consulting or communications firm
• Broad understanding of the techniques of a professional services/consultancy firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field
• Broad understanding of industry or specialized practice area (such as healthcare, technology, investor relations)
• In-depth knowledge of media relations from key trade publications to national outlets

Contact: Please send English resume to jobschina@weberhshandwick.com.

Account Manager - Corporate Finance - China (Beijing)

We are currently looking for an account manager in the corporate communications / finance field to manage communications projects for our clients. This position requires a good understanding of the financial field in China and experience in public relations and corporate communications project management. The applicant must have a passion for working in a fast-changing environment, for solving communications issues, and for managing clients and account teams. We offer a challenging job with a great working environment and excellent career potential. If you are ready for a professional challenge that furthers your career ambitions then this position is for you!

• At least 3 years of experience in communications project management (public relations or public affairs) in-house or at an agency.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in Mandarin and English.
• Great attention to detail in creating documents and managing projects
• New business development experience is an advantage

Contact: Please send English resume to jobsbeijing@webershandwick.com.

Snr Consultant - Healthcare/Public Affairs - China (Beijing)

We are currently looking for a senior consultant with extensive experience in the Chinese healthcare industry to advise our clients on healthcare policy developments and helping them communicate with the various stakeholders in the healthcare field. This position requires in-depth knowledge of the Chinese healthcare industry and policy-making process and a good understanding of corporate communications. The applicant must have good communication skills in Mandarin as well as business level knowledge of the English language and a dynamic personality. We offer a challenging job with a great working environment and excellent career potential. If you are ready for a professional challenge that furthers your career ambitions then this position is for you!

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the Ministry of Health or other healthcare related government agency
• Experience in the communications industry is an advantage
• Ability to think strategically and to analyze policy developments from the position of various stakeholders
• Native level of Mandarin, business level of English

Contact: Please send English resume to jobsbeijing@webershandwick.com.

Consultant - Powell Tate - China (Powell Tate: Beijing and Shanghai)

We are currently looking for Senior Consultant in our Corporate Communication Practice in Shanghai. He or she will be part of a dynamic team in Greater China and will work on various local, regional and global Strategic communication assignments. The senior consultant will drive all aspects of the client relationship and the account team. The job involves client counsel on positioning, reputation management, media relations, product introductions and issues management. The applicant must have initiative, creativity and self-motivation on top of a true passion for strategic corporate communication. We offer a challenging job with a great working environment and excellent career potential. If you are ready for a professional challenge that furthers your career ambitions then Powell Tate is the place for you!

• Minimum of two years relevant working experience
• Consultancy/PR agency experience is a plus
• Proven client management capabilities & strategic thinking ability
• Bachelor's degree required o Fluent written/spoken English and Mandarin
  
  In strict confidence, please send CV's and cover letter in English and Chinese to Maggie Guo, HR Manager, Greater China at mguo@cmgrp.com
  
  Note
• We regret only short-listed candidates will be notified
• CV must be in both Chinese and English

Contact: Please send English resume to jobsbeijing@webershandwick.com.

Consultant - China (Beijing and Shanghai)

• Build good client relationships, provide sound counsel to clients, and manage issues and crises.
• Develop and manage budgets and programs; execute programs; conduct brainstorming sessions; evaluate and analyze programs; proactively seek out new opportunities and provide clients with new and creative ideas.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of clients' business and products.
• Conduct media training, media interviews and press conferences; monitor consumer, trade and business press and analyze coverage.
• Generate new business leads, write proposals, interpret research, and participate in new business presentations.
• Develop releases, customer profiles, brochures and press materials.

• Fluent written/spoken English and Mandarin.
• Client-service experience preferred.
• Chinese media knowledge.
• Strong creative writing & account management skills.
• Strong ability to interact with all levels of employees and clients.
• Minimum 3-5 years PR, advertising & marketing related experience in an agency or corporate environment.
• College degree or equivalent experience in the financial industry and equity markets; in healthcare/medicine, pharmaceuticals, economics, technology or marketing sectors preferred.

Contact: Please send English resume to jobsbeijing@webershandwick.com.