Associate - Strategist

Who we are

If you're looking to make a difference in the marketing industry, DeVries Global Singapore is where you should be. We are not your typical agency; known for pioneering industry-first innovations in APAC, DeVries Global is an award-winning leading communications agency with an Asian lens.

Why you would love us

Our culture is dynamic, collaborative and progressive. We are early adopters of innovative solutions to stay ahead of the curve and conduct annual creative incubator competitions where employees develop innovative and creative ideas for clients and the industry.

We place strong emphasis on People Engagement; our approach to cultivating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard and valued. The agency recognizes that an engaged workforce enriches creativity and innovation and promotes a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

DeVries embraces the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives our people bring, and are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Alongside People Engagement, we prioritise mental wellness through employee assistance programmes, flexible working arrangements, wellness leave, and mental health benefits.

Who We Want

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of related professional experience and a diploma or degree in business, public relations, marketing, communications, or a related field.

Candidates must be comfortable working with data; possess strong written and verbal English skills; have the ability to manage concurrent workstreams across multiple clients; and have a collaborative, detail-oriented work style.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Research and Data Collection:

• Gather, clean, and structure data from primary and secondary sources including social listening platforms, audience research tools, survey instruments, and desk research.
• Develop fluency in assessing data quality and identifying false positives, noise, and gaps before analysis begins.
• Monitor and track client, competitor, and industry conversations across social and media channels and share relevant findings with the team.
• Support the setup and maintenance of social listening dashboards and media monitoring queries.

Analysis and Insight Development:

• Conduct structured content analysis, thematic coding, sentiment assessment, and competitive benchmarking under guidance from senior team members.
• Learn to apply both qualitative and quantitative research methods with rigour and transparency.
• Maintain a working understanding of key analytical frameworks and methodologies used across the Strategy unit's client portfolio.
• Spot opportunities, surface emerging patterns, and contribute to strategic recommendations.

Reporting and Presentation:

• Contribute to client-facing deliverables including monthly performance reports, campaign reviews, and strategic recommendation decks.
• Help track and maintain measurement reporting, aligning outputs with client KPIs and objectives.
• Manage projects and deliverables to brief, and on time.

Teamwork:

• Work alongside PR consultants, creative teams, and account leads to ensure research outputs are integrated into campaign planning and execution.
• Act as a quality guardian for data accuracy in discussions with client servicing teams and external partners.
• Willingly accept new and challenging assignments and career development opportunities.
• Work well under pressure, remaining calm and professional.

What You Need

Critical thinking and curiosity:

• Contribute ideas to research design and analytical approaches.
• Research and develop familiarity with client industries, brands, and the digital landscape.
• Build the habit of asking how will this be used before beginning any analysis.
• Immerse yourself in client industries, brands, and the evolving media and data ecosystem.

Technical aptitude:

• Comfort working with spreadsheets, survey outputs, and social media metrics.
• Willingness to learn new platforms and methodologies quickly — including social listening tools (e.g. Talkwalker, Meltwater), audience research platforms, and data visualisation tools.
• Exposure to research methods through coursework or internships — qualitative, quantitative, or both — is a plus.

Problem-solving skills:

• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to identify, manage, and resolve issues in data quality and analytical execution.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, yet able to work at pace across multiple client accounts.
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal.
• Goal-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude.

ABOUT US:

DeVries Global is an international consumer PR and marketing agency with offices in New York, London, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei. The company's longstanding heritage of excellence in consumer marketing and communication includes winning work with respected brands across beauty, fashion, consumer packaged goods (CPG), travel, spirits, food and beverage, and retail. DeVries Global offers seamless global capabilities, while maintaining a boutique sensibility and a Curiously Creative culture that preserve the ability to move quickly, nimbly, and with high-impact precision. DeVries Global is part of Interpublic Group (IPG).

We are the First Cultural Communications Agency. What makes our approach unique is that we tackle client problems from culture-in vs. consumer-out. We focus on the future as we decode culture for our clients and have operationalized our mission of creating influence across every aspect of how we work.

We have a carefully curated list of clients across a range of consumer industries, including healthcare, beauty, lifestyle. Our specialty is 360° integrated marketing communications, and we excel in driving commerce, elevating brand relevancy and driving consumer affinity and engagement. To learn more about us visit: devriesglobal.com / Linkedin / instagram.com (DeVries Singapore)

DeVries Global is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. DeVries Global 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. Personal data held by DeVries Global relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

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 DeVries Global.