Associate (Public Relations, Technology)

OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), were 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 worlds 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. Were also PRWeeks 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company&aposs 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

YOU ARE

You are a motivated PR professional with at least 2 solid years of PR agency experience with tertiary qualifications (PR or Communications related).

You are a conversation-starter, a headline-grabber, an attention-getter, a reputation-guarder, and an idea-launcher. Comfortable with both traditional and &aposnew media&apos PR, you are excited by the increasing opportunities to support client programmes mixed and integrated across channels.

You are driven by setting high expectations and exceeding them, always.

You are an excellent team player open to constructive feedback and ready to contribute together with everyone!

You are creative, committed, and interested in how tomorrows technologies are impacting peoples lives today. If youre open to scaling new boundaries and challenges and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

Key responsibilities:

• Support account leads in managing client relationships on a day-to-day basis, and implement local and regional communication programmes together with team members
• Monitor and track client, competitor, industry and macro news, and prepare coverage reports
• Provide media relations support conducting research, building target media lists, drafting media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media relationships and opportunities
• Demonstrate ability to develop strategies/creative platforms that simultaneously leverage traditional and new media for clients
• Prepare timely team and client updates on all stages of project processes; prepare accurate and thorough conference call or client meeting recaps
• Assist and contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans and programme recommendations for clients, developing budgets, generating recommendations and creating presentations
• Identify opportunities for agency/team learning and develop tools/suggestions to expand agency knowledge and understanding of digital communications
• Proactively generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program success
• Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership on executional issues specific to assigned programs

Skills, Experiences and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of PR experience or relevant industry experience, preferably at a PR agency or in-house communications team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Dedication to details and sense of responsibilities
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work under tight timelines
• International outlook or experience favorably considered
• Keen to develop your career in the PR industry and value professionalism

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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Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.