Waggener Edstrom

Account Manager/Account Director – Public Relations
Greater Seattle Area, US – Broadcast Media, Consumer Electronics, Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 21, 2015 at 03:50AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1Bdstmt

Overview:

When you work at Waggener Edstrom, you will find compelling work, global partnerships, worthwhile professional development, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a difference. We value those who share our passion and belief in the power of change, discovery and innovation. We invest in our future by creating a fun workplace full of creative, skilled, curious and enthusiastic people. If that sounds like you, we want you here.

Waggener Edstrom Communications, one of the world’s largest independent public relations and integrated communications agencies, is seeking an Account Manager to join our team. In this role, the candidate will focus on corporate, financial and executive communications as well as issues management. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience in communications– in an agency &/or industry, including experience managing crises, issues and executive communications. He/she will also have experience in financial communications helping a company highlight its financial performance through quarterly earning storytelling while also possessing a strategic mindset, great writing and organizational skills and a high level of initiative.The best positioned candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be creative and ambitious, and demonstrate strong intellect, work ethic and diligence. They will also have a great sense of humor, curiosity and know when it is time to celebrate and have fun!

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:

• Manage relationships with key, senior level media/influencers
• Solicit & share feedback/perception from media & influencers regarding client(s), competition & position in the industry in order to counsel clients & inform actions
• Provide strategic counsel to executive-level clients
• Manage issues and media requests both quickly and strategically
• Ensure internal & external stakeholders are aligned
• Drive strategic communication planning process
• Collaborate with other business leads to integrate & drive best results for all parties
• Negotiate & manage client expectations & satisfaction
• Responsible for some existing account growth and diversification metrics
• Motivate staff with the goal of retention & development

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience in Integrated communications – in an agency &/or within applicable industry
• Minimum of 3 years individual & team management experience, including experience developing a team
• Minimum of 4 years PR management, crisis management, & execution experience
• New business development experience

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No salary provided

Posted May 21, 2015 at 03:50AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1Bdstmt

Ketchum

Senior Account Manager
Singapore, SG – Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 21, 2015 at 03:46AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1ehr89i

Ketchum is on the look-out for an intelligent and motivated individual to join our team. We want someone who enjoys the challenge of working on a mix of corporate, technology and brand accounts, and who relish the opportunity to explore new industries and ways to reach today’s fragmented audiences.   

As we are a team who believe strongly in creating a positive work environment, we welcome those who value team work and share our belief that you can produce good work without harsh words.  

Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary client contact for at least three long-standing accounts
• Plan and lead projects; oversee team activities on a daily basis
• Oversee and deliver high-quality, compelling content: press releases, e-blasts, bylines, website updates, proposals, etc.
• Be able to think strategically and present persuasively
• Effectively manage and mentor junior team members
• Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients’ businesses, competitive environments in relevant industries to contribute informed strategic and creative ideas; engage in strategic planning on clients’ business and agency business
• Work with digital counsel to develop strategic social and digital recommendations and program tactics for clients

No salary provided

Posted May 21, 2015 at 03:46AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1ehr89i

Edelman

Manager (Digital Practice)
China, CN – Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 20, 2015 at 06:35AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1IKYeuV
Primary Responsibilities:
– Assist digital new business development that includes but is not limited to digital/social media communications strategy.
– Independently work on MNC clients to offer ongoing digital consultation; manage client’s social media community, content development and social media programs.
– Consultation to digital program ideas and draft plan for other practice groups
– Social media/Industry research and case study – including general media landscape and specific case that includes local social media channels: BBS, (Micro)Blog, Weixin, WeChat as well as international ones: Face Book, , etc

Qualification:
– 3-4 years’ experience in digital/social media communications in China. 4A digital agency with MNC PR agency’s experience in account service or project management is preferred.
– Passionate in Digital/social media communications as well as technology/trends.
– Strong planning skill and strategic thinking
– Strong creativity and out-of-box ideas generator.
– Strong team leader and player.
– Good communication skill and presentation skill
– Language skill: Native Chinese, Good command of English
– Better with digital experience including search engine marketing/optimization, website development, application development.
– Have a good understanding in marketing trend, Chinese customer behaviors, and China digital landscape.

No salary provided

Posted May 20, 2015 at 06:35AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1IKYeuV

FleishmanHillard

PR Creative Director, Top PR Agency, London, £Competitive, Great Benefits
London, United Kingdom, GB – Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 20, 2015 at 06:31AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1JzcJRv

WHO WE ARE

Fleishman-Hillard (FH) is one of the world’s largest international communications consultancies with more than 2,000 employees in over 80 offices around the globe. FH has established a strong reputation for delivering a meaningful, positive and measurable impact on its clients’ performance.  We are widely recognized for excellent service and our long-term relationships with clients.

 

Fleishman Hillard’s London team harness the collective power of creative, social and strategic marketing communications to produce electric, infectious and award-winning communications.  With this in mind, we create provocative, inspiring solutions for big brands with stories to tell – which could be anything from a blog or social campaign to an installation, film, event or long-term movement. And while we’re part of a successful Global Group, we have developed a ‘start-up’ mentality of bravery and entrepreneurialism, rooted in business-changing ideas.

 

We have an opening for a Creative Director in London to work in partnership with our planning, research & analytics and content teams to drive creativity across the agency. You will provide the Creative conscience of the agency

 

The Creative Director will fundamentally lead the development of creative strategy and high-impact, channel-neutral ideas for a variety of global brands across a range of industries and practices; build creative teams and design processes to unlock big ideas that engage UK and global audiences via traditional media relations, direct consumer activation, social media and pure-play digital campaigns and lead a team of designers and other creative suppliers to produce compelling content that supports our clients’ stories.

 

 

WE OFFER

A competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

A commitment to developing your career and the opportunity to do amazing work

No salary provided

Posted May 20, 2015 at 06:31AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1JzcJRv

Weber Shandwick

Digital Account Executive
Sydney Area, Australia, AU – Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 20, 2015 at 04:40AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1IKO5yd

We are looking for a strong digital strategic thinker with a solid background in data collection and analysis to help operationalize and grow our portfolio of insight-driven digital accounts.

If you have a background in research, social listening or informing digital strategy, and are passionate about harnessing the power of data and analytics to plan and optimize impactful communications for leading brands, this is a role made for you.

If you’re the kind of person who understands Facebook and Twitter like the back of your hand and can talk for hours about cool digital campaigns you’ve seen, we’d love to talk to you.

Our ideal candidate is a digital thinker and doer, ready to jump in the deep end supporting the team on everything—from drafting monitoring reports to actively participating in creative brainstorms.

Reports to:

VP, Digital – Australia

Primary Objective:

The digital account executive is responsible for providing the data, insights and recommendations to a team of strategists, creatives and content specialists to bring ideas to life.

Responsibilities

• Collate and interpret data and research to form intuitive and well-informed insights
• Coordinate third party research
• Develop recommendations and insights for planning and strategy teams
• Work with the digital team and other strategists to form proposals, strategic recommendations and training workshops
• Provide assistance on tactical executions of client campaigns through the performance of key tasks, such as:
  • Online and social media monitoring and analysis
  • Research and audits for large, multi-national brands
  • Social media strategy and content development
  • Online community management
  • Daily account maintenance and production
• Participate in client meetings, creative brainstorms, new business and agency development
• Track the latest digital trends to inform creative approaches for clients as well as knowledge sharing internally

No salary provided

Posted May 20, 2015 at 04:40AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1IKO5yd

Ogilvy & Mather

Mid Weight Copy Creative Director, ATL, OOH, Rebrand
London, United Kingdom, GB – Marketing and Advertising
Posted May 19, 2015 at 07:14AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1GlT8DC

The Company

Blue Hive is a Full Service Agency, that predmininantly focuses on WPP’s Flagship Client: Ford.

 

This is the sixth largest Advertising Spend in the world and an incredibly integrated team. 

We have a great environment and a very open and friendly Creative with lots of passion and the opportunity to really push the work forward.

The Role

You’ll need to have a strong background in agency life. You are a Great Mid- Senior Creative Writer and be looking for a strong Art Director to partner with. Your potential Art Director, is a lovely guy with fantastic skills on all mediums and a real craft master, who is looking for the right person to work with.

 

You will be assertive and have a voice, but you will have the ability to partner with and compromise wih another in pursuit of the ‘Big Idea’.

You’ll be highly conceptual and have a portfolio of powerful creative ideas across fully integrated campaigns. We will be particularly excited by any stunning Print, that is really smart and funny, any TVC’s that really jump from the screen, viral Film pieces that have had a high number of downloads or shares: as you will have the opportunity to work on these sort of pieces here, with an incredibly supportive client.

It’s the perfect opportunity for a senior writer, or an up and coming mid-weight, to have the freedom to develop fresh ideas and see them come to life for WWP’s Flagship Client, across a diverse product base: from C Max to Mustang.

You’ll be working alongside a talented group of creatives, strategists and technologists with a unique opportunity to shape the direction of a rapidly developing truly integrated agency.

Responsibilities:

• Pushing creativity and innovation across our client portfolio
• Producing brilliant concepts to solve real business challenges
• Liaising closely with the Creative Director, Account Directors and other team heads
• Selling in big ideas and pitching to win new business
• Steering ideas through from concept to realisation

Your skills

• 3-5+ years’ agency experience with a proven track record in digital
• Strong conceptual skills and ability to develop ideas across customer touchpoints
• Portfolio full of integrated campaign experiences which extend into social spaces, including work for different global brands, audiences and media channels
• Experience developing and delivering client presentations
• Dynamic thinking to spot opportunities or make sense of the most complex briefs
• Copywriter – track record developing the narrative, language and tone of voice which sells big ideas with words
• There is a real sense of humor in your work
• You have a demonstrable track record of landing the ‘big idea’

Apply Now for Immediate Consideration

 

No salary provided

Posted May 19, 2015 at 07:14AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1GlT8DC

Weber Shandwick

Executive Creative Director
Washington D.C. Metro Area, US – Marketing and Advertising
Posted May 19, 2015 at 05:48AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1FqHKW6

“Engaging,always” are the words we live by. They apply to everything we do, from the kindof work we create to how we work together. It’s the heart of who we are: we’re looking, always, for new, different and better ways to do our job – engaging people.  

 

Our award winning creative studio of writers,designers, builders, strategists, conversation-starters, and storytellers creates ideas and content across paid, owned and earned channels for the worlds most beloved brands – globally.

 

Mid-Atlantic region is currently seeking a Creative Director to spearhead the ideation and development of original concepts and platforms, oversee multiple projects through execution, and inspire and manage a team of creatives. The Creative Director will contribute to the development of digital and marketing strategies, drive collaboration between creative, user experience and technology teams, and inspire teammates at all levels to exceed expectations. This individual will also provide the best in service and relationship management to our clients.

 

Responsibilities:

 

·         Develop and deliver creative solutions that strengthen clients’ market distinction and leadership position

·         Generate innovative ideas across all existing and emerging digital platforms and inspire colleagues to create world-class, pioneering ideas

·         Articulate and justify conceptual and design choices

·         Guide, teach and mentor members of the Creative team in developing ideas through execution

·         Promote continual creative improvement and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence and accountability

·         Mentor and lead staff to maintain consistent creative quality and award-winning work

·         Lead concept, creative development, and presentation of new business development efforts

·         Exceptional copywriting skills; you’ll serve as the lead copywriter on high priority client engagements

 

No salary provided

Posted May 19, 2015 at 05:48AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1FqHKW6

The Economist

Technical Project Manager (Contractor)
London, United Kingdom, GB – Newspapers
Posted May 08, 2015 at 06:49AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1F9wpLP

 

Economist Digital is the world’s foremost destination for intelligent analysis, debate and community on the global agenda. Our strategy incorporates a multi-threaded approach to content delivery to our readers and community through traditional print media, Economist.com, mobile web and mobile applications to meet our ambitious targets for traffic, revenue and profit.

 

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a well-qualified Technical Project Manager to join our team.  This is a three months contract opportunity (possibly extending to 12/18 months). You will engage with one of the most respected brands in media, journalism and publishing to help drive success and innovation in the digital realm, particularly in the native/web apps and mobile web arena.

 

You will help us execute our strategy by owning and coordinating our business-to-technology relationships to craft creative and innovative digital solutions that deliver high business value. You will also facilitate day-to-day project operations and communications in an Agile, Scrum framework and by supporting teams in their product development initiatives.

 

You will have the opportunity to engage in many diverse parts of the business, but we are immediately looking for an individual to help drive the data stream of a group wide project on “Customer, Access, Subscription and Ecommerce platform” as well as supporting on-going projects the Data Team.

In the role you would be expected to:

• Manage business stakeholder engagement to serve as primary point of contact for all agile project related matters and growing business trust
• Maintain an attitude of accountability while leading a team to achieve deadlines, budgetary goals and business partner expectations
• Prioritise business stakeholder requests in collaboration with them by aligning stories where possible with relevant Economist Digital KPIs
• Run client requirement workshops, ensuring that all business information is accurately documented
• Ensure that all projects meet relevant quality assurance standards
• Foster communication and productive relationships with Product Owners, team members and other stakeholders
• Ensure that the Scrum Teams, both the internal and external teams, adhere to Scrum values, practices, and rules
• Help the internal and external Scrum teams,as well as the organization and our development partners to improve its Scrum and Agile practices
• Work with teams to remove impediments blocking completion/commitment of work
• Coordinate project retrospectives against success metrics, KPIs and Omniture analysis following strategic project launches
• Work external vendors to create respectful, positive and collaborative relationships to deliver higher quality products
• Maintain and share an up-to-date awareness of industry trends, new technology and exploring those that would benefit our business
• Assist in the selection and day-to-day management of vendors and service providers
• Route stakeholder’s requests through the appropriate Digital Solutions resource team 
• Deliver high quality app updates with no defects
• Manage Scrum teams effectively within established Scrum framework
• Facilitate continuous improvements to help the Scrum Team measure its own performance

 

In the role, you will be expected to :

• Improve text by identifying inconsistencies and errors (both language and content) and resolving ambiguous passages in conjunction with the Editor
• Manage the on-screen sub editing complying with the company house style. This includes checking grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Check internal consistency of statistical data
• Handle text, tables and charts within a custom-built template. You will ensure that the final formatting and page layout of both print and electronic products within the template are compliant with house style
• Send both print and electronic products for final publication through the template
• Use the content management system to sub edit and publish directly to the website
• Ensure the quality of online events-driven pieces

In addition, you will be capable of:

• Assisting other regional Sub Editors, Regional Director and Regional Editors when uneven work-flows arise
• Attending regional and Sub Edit meetings
• Handling the regional daily, weekly and monthly schedules through Sub Edit
• Assisting the manager with the scheduling through Sub Edit to Production of CRS ratings reports within the Europe region
• Training a new regional Sub Editor, in conjunction with your manager

No salary provided

Posted May 08, 2015 at 06:49AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1F9wpLP

Waggener Edstrom

Account Director – Public Relations
Hong Kong, HK – Broadcast Media, Consumer Electronics, Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 19, 2015 at 01:32AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1Khdtwa

Overview:

When you work at Waggener Edstrom, you will find compelling work, global partnerships, worthwhile professional development, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a difference. We value those who share our passion and belief in the power of change, discovery and innovation. We invest in our future by creating a fun workplace full of creative, skilled, curious and enthusiastic people. If that sounds like you, we want you here.

To help lead a team of 10 people across tech and corp; managing global, regional and local clients with some of the largest WE client portfolio; looking to drive organic and NB growth at both a regional and local level.

Core part of the HK management team and helping to evolve the proposition to be focused on integrated communications and helping to position us as a strategic consultancy in the minds of buyer

Responsibilities:

Influencer Engagement

• Manage relationships with key, senior level media/influencers

• Solicit & share feedback/perception from media & influencers regarding client(s), competition & position in the industry in order to counsel clients & inform actions

Digital & Social Media Acumen

• Establish social media objectives & goals across the account

• Partner with clients to establish the strategic direction for social media engagements

• Lead engagement with executives & support of their individual social media platforms

Client Engagement

• Provide strategic counsel to executive-level clients

• Ensure internal & external stakeholders are aligned

• Manage, influence & negotiate scope of work with clients

• Drive strategic communication planning process

• Collaborate with other business leads to integrate & drive best results for all parties

Business Acumen & Strategic Thinking

• Oversee team utilization, financial & resource management issues

• Contribute to agency strategic planning initiatives

• Educate & oversee team on cross agency activity

• Ability to detect & mitigate possible issues, conflicts & disruptions in the business

New Business Development

• Responsible for some existing account growth and diversification metrics

• Determine if prospective business qualifies for pursuit

• Lead preparation and delivery of organic growth or new business proposal content & in-person pitch meetings

• Begin coordinating & pursuing cross-account/practice & global business opportunities

People Leadership

• Oversee resource allocation across team including staffing/hiring/onboarding new talent

• Motivate staff with the goal of retention & development

• Help ensure team is cross-trained & have a broad understanding of other businesses

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years’ experience in Integrated communications – in an agency &/or within applicable industry

• Minimum of 4 years individual & team management experience, including experience developing a team

• Minimum of 4 years PR management, crisis management & execution experience

• Demonstrated creative & strategic mindset

• New business development experience

• Strong organizational skills & ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and meet deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree required & Master’s degree preferred in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field

No salary provided

Posted May 19, 2015 at 01:32AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1Khdtwa

Edelman

Public Relations Account Manager – consumer
Brussels Area, Belgium, BE – Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 18, 2015 at 04:55AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1QWlLKG

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Account Manager for our Turkish business who will report to Head of Strategy & Client Relations.

 

The role will be a combination of oversight of client delivery and junior team management, as well as contributing to new business development. A key requirement will be the ability to help create, lead and inspire a small, but fast-growing account team, across a number of international and local accounts. The incoming candidate will have a clear track record of client servicing and complex project management within the PR and related sectors. A strong focus on PR & marketing is to be expected, so experience in this area is a pre-requisite.

 

Client Servicing

• Develop and manage strategic public relations programs and execution – from day one, expect responsibility for 2-3 major client relationships to grow significantly as office develops;

• Manage PR campaigns and day-to-day activities for clients. Duties include content, materials, messaging generation, defining media contacts and outreach

• Search and monitor coverage and analyse, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results;

• Regularly share feedback and insights gained from researches and monitoring with clients and team, to help them evolve their strategies in a timely fashion;

• Monitor trends in media and inform the team about developments in media;

• Help facilitate cross-office and cross-practice collaboration to ensure clients have access to the best people and services;

• Facilitate strategic discussions with clients and prospects that identify the key challenges, opportunities and areas for exploration in the planning and developing of communications and public relations plans;

• Demonstrate an understanding of how online community engagement integrates into a complete, sustainable communications program by developing online engagement strategies for clients;

• Understand key client industry issues relating to products, product categories, technologies, primary and potential competition and general issues facing the industry;

• Understand marketing and business goals and strategies of clients and their key competitors.

   

No salary provided

Posted May 18, 2015 at 04:55AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1QWlLKG