Waggener Edstrom

Intern
Bengaluru Area, India, IN – Broadcast Media, Consumer Electronics, Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 11, 2015 at 01:00AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1KWlO5W

Overview:

Waggener Edstrom is a multi-award winning integrated communications agency with over 30 years’ experience, with more than 850 employees in 19 offices around the world. We are currently looking to hire a Paid Intern to join our multi-award winning Technology Practice in Bangalore for a 3-month period.

This is a great chance for you to gain vital commercial experience within a fast-paced and successful Tech PR department. We are ideally looking for you to have good copywriting skills, ideally gained from previous commercial experience/internship(s).

Responsibilities:

We will give you the platform to showcase your skills, whilst working with some of the most instantly recognisable global tech brands.

You will ideally have a strong interest in PR/comms, thriving on the opportunity to work with some of the most influential internal and external players within the Tech PR space. We require you to be self-confident and assured, whilst liaising with clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

BA or Master’s Degree in Communications, English Literature or Marketing
Social media savvy – multiple platform experience(FB, Twitter, Instagram, Blogging)
Excellent copywriting skills
Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail
Previous agency experience

No salary provided

Posted May 11, 2015 at 01:00AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1KWlO5W

Waggener Edstrom

Account Director, Healthcare – Public Relations
San Francisco Bay Area, US – Broadcast Media, Consumer Electronics, Public Relations and Communications
Posted February 19, 2015 at 04:02AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1G6EtcI

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’s Healthcare Practice continues its expansion and track record of impressive year over year growth. With a 360 degree perspective on the healthcare industry, we provide a breadth of communications services to clients across sectors including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biopharma, healthcare IT and consumer health products. We develop innovative programs that reach and influence physicians, advocates, patients, regulators, policy makers, payors and the public at large. Our vision for differentiation is to serve clients that deliver innovations that will improve lives, address current limitations of healthcare delivery, and contribute to a healthcare system that is more accountable, more cost effective, more sustainable, and offers personalized approaches to care. We are looking for an account director to join our team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned healthcare communicator who thrives in an environment where passion, creativity and curiosity are valued. We are looking for someone who has experience with FDA regulations, R&D communications, pre-commercial and on-market product promotion, direct-to-physician and direct-to-patient communications, and who embraces the rapid change occurring in the way communications impacts business. Previous implementation and success using online influence campaigns is required. Candidates must have a passion for client service, staff development and networking with

Responsibilities:

Client Service:

• Lead 1-2 large client engagements, serving as day-to-day client contact

• Demonstrate success in nurturing, growing and sustaining client relationships

• Develop creative campaign programming and continually look for ways to improve client programs to achieve objectives

• Manage and track budgets ensuring programs are delivered on budget and within client’s expectations

• Ensure flawless execution of all program elements across multichannel programs that incorporate digital and social media communications

• Establish strong collaboration and communication across account teams People Management:

• Mentor and motivate staff with the goal of retention and development

• Develop resource allocation across team including staffing/hiring new talent

• Model and hold team accountable to demonstrating agency values Agency Business:

• Manage and track team utilization

• Support organic growth opportunities

• Participate in cross agency initiatives

Qualifications:

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

• At least 7 years of experience in PR – in an agency and/or corporate environment. 8-10 years preferred

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

• Passion for doing great work and being part of a growing organization where creativity and collaboration are valued is a must

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No salary provided

Posted February 19, 2015 at 04:02AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1G6EtcI

Weber Shandwick

Senior Account Manager/Account Director (Manchester)
Manchester, United Kingdom, GB – Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 09, 2015 at 10:41AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1bFYOLU

Senior Account Manager/Account Director

 

We are looking to appoint experienced Senior Account Managers/Account Director to join our consumer PR team in Manchester.

The ideal candidate will have a strong agency background, with a proven track record of engaging consumers across multiple-channels. You will have a natural motivation to deliver award winning creative work that is original, thought provoking and conversation starting.

 

Your strong leadership skills will help to develop talent within the team, delivering quality work that sets industry benchmarks. You will be responsible for delivering integrated campaigns for a range of national brands spanning FMCG, retail, food & drink, and hospitality. The role entails strategy development and campaign implementation.

 

The ideal candidate will have proven account manager level experience gained within a Consumer PR agency. You will be passionate about storytelling and developing original and compelling content for clients. In addition to this you will have:

• Strong client / executive interaction skills, strategic communications and business development experience
• Must have strong network of industry contacts
• Supervisory and management skills
• Solid client engagement and a passion for developing relationships
• Digital experience, including social media and analysis
• Strategic direction, campaign planning, new business proposals / pitches
• Financial awareness and planning experience
• Leadership skills and the ability to lead and nurture a team
• A solid understanding and passion for media relations
• Experience of wider marketing
• Great creative talent
• The ability to work in a strategic and proactive way

 

No salary provided

Posted May 09, 2015 at 10:41AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1bFYOLU

Weber Shandwick

PR Associate Director – Global/EMEA
London, United Kingdom, GB – Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 09, 2015 at 10:29AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1KTiw3a

 

Overview of the role:

 

Do you have a passion for international communications? Enjoy finding smart solutions to complex business challenges? If you are a seasoned Associate Director, with experience heading up large international accounts, we’d love to meet you. This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of one of our top EMEA accounts, and are looking for ambitious, driven individuals with a track-record in delivering innovative solutions as part of a collaborative inter agency team.

No salary provided

Posted May 09, 2015 at 10:29AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1KTiw3a

5W Public Relations

Account Executive Consumer-Fashion Practice
Greater New York City Area, US – Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 08, 2015 at 08:49AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1EnD3rp

We are currently seeking an Account Executive who will act as day-to-day point person on various Fashion accounts.

Compensation, Perks & Benefits:

 

• Competitive salary, guaranteed annual bonus and performance based incentives throughout the year

• Comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, vacation + ample paid time off, gym reimbursement and 401K matching

• Perks include summer ½ day Fridays (every Friday) Memorial Day through Labor Day, flex time upon request, spot bonuses, agency partner discounts and rewards

 

Responsibilities:

• Draft and service pitch letters, press releases and media alerts.
• Create targeted media lists for broadcast, radio and print outlets.
• Write and distribute press releases to targeted media outlets.
• Proactively pitch targeted media outlets, including broadcast, print and new media.
• Write and edit media materials such as media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies.
• Daily client and media outlet interaction
• Responsible for daily account management activities (agendas, recaps, activity reports, etc.).
• Attend and facilitate media interviews to network with reporters and editors.
• Coordinate various event planning and media outreach events.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients.

 

No salary provided

Posted May 08, 2015 at 08:49AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1EnD3rp

The Economist

Customer Database Support Executive
London, United Kingdom, GB – Newspapers
Posted May 08, 2015 at 07:08AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1RjYUd7

The Economist Group is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver our information through a range of formats, from newspapers and magazines to conferences and electronic services. What ties us together is the objectivity of our opinion, the originality of our insight and our advocacy of economic and political freedom around the world.

 

We believe that our ability to identify, collect and connect data to develop actionable insights will play an essential role for our group growth – getting smarter in the way we understand, reach and engage with our customers and clients.

 

Team Data’s mission is to elevate and protect data as a corporate asset, leverage data as a business driver as well as explore the potential unlocked by big data. The department supports The Economist businesses, mainly Circulation and Media; and explore new opportunities enabled by data across the Group.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Customer Database Support Executive, to be based in London. You will report to the Group Customer Database Manager.

 

In the role you would be expected to:

• Respond to requests from our different business units on contact lists, counts, profiles and analysis
• Support list rental production on behalf of EIU and The Economist
• Establish good working relationships and communication channels with The Group
• Ensure timely production, maintenance and distribution of regular reports
• Identify areas for improvement in data, processes or procedures
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends developments and best-practices
• Assist with database updates and troubleshoot data issues
• Support on project work

No salary provided

Posted May 08, 2015 at 07:08AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1RjYUd7

The Economist

Senior Sub Editor, Europe
London, United Kingdom, GB – Newspapers
Posted May 08, 2015 at 06:49AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1F9wpLP

As the research and analysis division of the Economist Group, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) helps leaders prepare for opportunity, empowering them to act with confidence when making strategic decisions. The EIU is the global standard in providing quality, actionable intelligence to the public and private sector, assessing issues that impact the marketplace for over two hundred countries. 

 

We are recruiting a Senior Sub Editor with responsibility for the Europe portfolio of print and electronic products within the Country Publishing division. You will also sub edit and publish daily events-driven articles through our content management system and manage the regional workflow in accordance with daily, weekly and monthly deadlines. You will report to the Manager, Sub Edit.

 

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

FleishmanHillard

Analytics Manager, Creative Strategy, Top Communbications Agency, London, competitive + Bens
London, United Kingdom, GB – Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 08, 2015 at 05:00AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1IlOt63

WHO WE ARE

FleishmanHillard’s Creative Strategy team harnesses the collective power of creative, social, technology and strategic marketing to produce electric, infectious and award-winning content.  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.

We are seeking a driven, inquisitive Analytics Manager to join our team. This person is insightful, ambitious, eloquent, and eager to share their knowledge with others and further the growth of their discipline in our organisation. They have experience working with teams on medium and large scale, and are comfortable acting as a client partner in establishing the structure and set-up of content measurement and process analysis programmes. Additionally they will be deeply familiar with nuanced qualitative analysis, media and social analytics and secondary/database research.

 

 

 

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 08, 2015 at 05:00AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1IlOt63

Falcon Social

Social Media Customer Advisor
Greater New York City Area, US – Information Technology and Services, Marketing and Advertising, Online Media
Posted November 06, 2014 at 08:46AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1onSfmM

The Customer Success team is looking for a service-minded Social Media professional, with hands-on experience in social advertising, and a passion for working with great global brands and agencies. You are highly effective at building long-term relationships with customers by connecting their strategic investment in Falcon Social to tangible business value.

 

This position requires deep knowledge of the Social Media advertising landscape, excellent English communication skills, and a passion for technology. Other languages are a welcome bonus.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish the customers’ success criteria and goals
• Execute strategic services to deliver on these goals
• Provide outstanding service to our customers
• Maximize customers’ adoption and success on the Falcon platform
• Deliver product training (onboarding)
• Conduct customer webinars and create documentation, educational resources etc.
• Manage, own, and nurture the customer relationship
• Be an expert on Falcon Social features as they are launched
• Represent the voice of our customers internally

No salary provided

Posted November 06, 2014 at 08:46AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1onSfmM

Waggener Edstrom

Senior Account Executive – Public Relations
Greater Seattle Area, US – Broadcast Media, Consumer Electronics, Public Relations and Communications
Posted May 08, 2015 at 12:48AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1IU8Pm3

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.

Overview of Business:

The MS OEM Team handles both PR and Social Media components of the business and acts as an integrated communications team for our Microsoft clients. The role of the team is to evangelize and promote the health of the Microsoft 3 rd party partner landscape, showcase the breadth & depth of the device ecosystem and to amplify the latest and greatest devices being introduced by Microsoft’s partners. Infuse Windows OS messaging and highlight how Microsoft enables partners to differentiate their offerings through services, security and by enabling increased productivity. Cross Microsoft team integration is essential as devices are at the heart of the consumer experience. We accomplish this through creative storytelling, facilitating strong cross team integration at both the agency and within Microsoft, direct communication with Microsoft’s partners, amplification of partner and Microsoft messages via social media as well as serving as experts about the PC ecosystem for all-up Microsoft account team.

Job Summary:

The account executive/senior account executive position on the team is primarily focused on acting as daily client contact and for managing tactical project execution related to key tradeshows including IFA, CES and Computex where partners are launching new devices as well as around Microsoft campaigns that include partner devices or partnerships with Microsoft top MNAs. Another key element of the role is actively integrating with key stakeholders within the agency and at Microsoft to ensure partner devices are represented within relevant campaigns, tours, events and media opportunities. At the core this person needs to develop expertise and evangelize partner devices, understand device categories and trends, and have the ability to compare devices and speak to differentiating specs. This is a skill that can be learned over time but will be an expectation for this position. This role includes providing oversight and coaching to an AC as it relates to reporting and social media strategy/content creation. Finally, beyond the OEM Team specific work, the OEM team is part of the OS team and contributes around key Windows launch milestones and to key activities such as managing reactive issue and contributing to corporate-driven processes like the SNS. Other key attributes of a qualified candidate include the ability to multi-task, being a self-starter, being proactive, having strong organizational skills, attention to detail, taking a creative/innovative approach, and having a positive attitude.

Responsibilities:

Influencer Engagement

• Serve as day-to-day contact for media/influencers; share knowledge

• Conduct outreach relevant to integrated marketing or other campaign tactics

• Oversee management of reactive requests, proactively influence & garner coverage

• Contribute to brainstorms & strategic campaign development

• Provide timely and in-depth analysis of coverage results & trends

Digital & Social Media Acumen

• Assist in creating high-level digital/social media strategies that are integrated into communication plans

• Engage with agency digital & monitoring divisions regarding client projects & deliverables

• Amplify/promote news on social properties; update & maintain social editorial calendar

Client Engagement

• Begin anticipating client communication challenges & develop recommendations

• Contribute to development & implementation of communication strategies

• Execute tasks associated with projects; may lead certain aspects of project

• Oversee client meetings, agendas & recaps

• Begin to understand clients’ business model from a global perspective; understand key markets, global influencers and the impact on client/business narrative

Business Acumen & Strategic Thinking

• Contribute to plans & own executing portions of a plan • Identify opportunities for cross-team integration

• Share POV, knowledge & expertise with the team/ agency through presentations, brown bag sessions or development courses, etc.

New Business Development

• Become familiar with WE capabilities across the agency including global region specialties in comparison to competitor agencies

• Serve in a lead research role on organic growth new business efforts including sourcing and gathering audience, industry or competitor market data

• Understand & identify potential opportunities to grow & diversify existing account

• Begin to develop and nurture network of peer contacts outside the agency

People Leadership

• Begin gaining management skills by mentoring junior level staff

• Be a peer resource to staff, interns & new hires

• Manage up to senior staff

Qualifications:

• Typically at least 2 years’ experience in communications, preferably in an agency setting or within applicable industry

• Strong presentation & research skills

• Established influential relationships; social media presence

• Has written & developed materials, including integrated communication plan(s)

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

• Proficiency in computers & standard office applications (Microsoft Office is preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree or above preferred in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field

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No salary provided

Posted May 08, 2015 at 12:48AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1IU8Pm3