Account Director, Technology

Location: Frankfurt am Main 

Du unterstützt uns im Tagesgeschäft für nationale wie internationale Kund:innen, insbesondere aus den Bereichen Pharma, Biotechnologie und Medizintechnik. Du erhältst die Möglichkeit, Erfahrungen mit Fokus auf Social Media-Aktivitäten im Tagesgeschäft einer Top PR-Agentur zu sammeln, die Aspekte eines internationalen Agenturnetzwerks und den deutschen PR-Markt kennenzulernen.  

 

DEIN TEAM: 

Wir begeistern uns mit Leidenschaft dafür, komplexe wissenschaftliche Zusammenhänge in zielgruppengerechte Geschichten mit klaren Botschaften umzusetzen, die Menschen interessieren, engagieren und miteinander verbinden. Dabei zeigen wir Gespür für die kleinen Unterschiede und Herausforderungen. Denn jede:r Patient:in ist anders. Jede Erkrankung ist anders. Jedes Medikament, jeder Durchbruch und jede Therapie sind anders. Das ist es, was Healthcare-Kommunikation so faszinierend macht. 

 

DEINE AUFGABEN – DU… 

• unterstützt beim Community Management diverser Kund:innen aus den Bereichen Pharma, Biotechnologie und Medizintechnik.  
• übernimmst Themen- und Hintergrundrecherchen sowie organisatorische Aufgaben.  
• übernimmst administrative Aufgaben, führst Analysen durch und erstellst Reportings.  
• unterstützt unsere Berater:innen bei der Erstellung von Redaktionsplänen und Content für namhafte Kund:innen.  
• erstellst Post-Texte für diverse Plattformen, erhältst Einblick in andere Textarbeiten, sowie Presse-und Medienarbeiten.   

 

DAMIT PUNKTEST DU BEI UNS – DU… 

• studierst ein Studium der Gesundheits-, Kommunikations-, Geistes- oder Sprachwissenschaften oder einen vergleichbaren Studiengang. 
• hast großes Interesse an den Themen Gesundheit, Kommunikation, Biotechnologie sowie Medizintechnik. 
• bringst idealerweise erste Erfahrungen im Bereich Social Media, PR oder einem anderen Kommunikationsumfeld mit und hast Spaß am Verfassen von Texten und redaktionellen Beiträgen. 
• hast eine Affinität für Digitales und beherrschst MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• bist ein kreativer Kopf und kannst sowohl im Team als auch selbstständig strukturiert arbeiten. 

 

DAS BIETEN WIR DIR: 

• Internationales Arbeiten in einem innovativen, inspirierenden, weltweiten Agenturnetzwerk. 
• Hybrides Arbeiten und flexible Arbeitszeitenregelung. 
• Unbegrenzter Zugang zu LinkedIn Learning, damit du dich in genau den Bereichen weiterbilden kannst, die dich am meisten interessieren. 
• Mental Health Initiativen wie die freie Nutzung der Headspace-App und unserer externen Mitarbeitendenberatung (EAP), mit der dir psychologische Expert:innen zu jeder Zeit zur Verfügung stehen. 
• Zahlreiche Mitarbeiterrabatte bei ausgewählten Shopping-Partner:innen. 

 

KLINGT NACH DIR?  

Du hast noch Fragen? Rufe mich gerne direkt an unter +49 30 20351255. Ich bin Tatjana, deine Ansprechpartnerin. 

 

UNSER PROFIL: 

Wir sind eine der weltweit führenden Kommunikationsagenturen mit Niederlassungen in über 80 Ländern. In Deutschland arbeiten 160 Kolleg:innen unabhängig von einer Practice- und Standortstruktur übergreifend in agilen Teams zusammen. Wir beraten unsere Kund:innen an den Schnittstellen von Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Politik umfassend und bieten je nach Problemstellung und Herausforderung individuell zusammengestellte Teams aus unseren Kompetenz- und Skill-Clustern. 

 

Wir verpflichten uns zur Gleichberechtigung aller Mitarbeitenden und sorgen für ein diskriminierungs- und belästigungsfreies Arbeitsumfeld. Alle Einstellungsentscheidungen sind durch die Stellenanforderungen, die individuellen Qualifikationen und den geschäftlichen Bedarf begründet. Alle entsprechend qualifizierten Bewerber werden ungeachtet ihrer ethnischen Herkunft, ihrer Hautfarbe, ihrer Religion, ihres Geschlechtes, ihres Alters, ihrer sexuellen Orientierung, ihrer nationalen Herkunft oder einer Behinderung gleichermaßen für eine Anstellung berücksichtigt. 

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About the opportunity:  

We are seeking a Senior Manager or Account Director (title commensurate with experience) to join our Corporate Practice in Tokyo. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about communications　and client engagement, ready to take on a new challenge in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

The successful candidate will work across a portfolio of leading Japanese and international brands, developing and executing integrated PR and corporate communications strategies. This person must be fluent in both Japanese (JLPT N2 or higher) and English (TOEIC 800, TOEFL 70 or higher), with strong written and verbal skills in both languages. 

 

Responsibilities:  

 Content Development & Writing 

• Develop high-quality proposals, corporate profiles, client briefings and other materials in both Japanese and English.
• Proofread and edit internal and external documents for quality and consistency.
• Contribute to the development of strategic communications planning. 

Media Relations 

• Draft and localize media relations materials including press releases, Q&As, and media alerts.
• Generate media outreach strategies and pitch efforts.
• Respond to media inquiries with accuracy and speed.
• Establish and manage relationships with media.
• Track and stay current on relevant industry events and media opportunities. 

Client Leadership & Strategic Execution 

• Serve as a key team member managing multiple public relations projects across various clients, from concept to completion.
• Contribute to the development of tactical plans and cross-community implementations.
• Successfully meet or exceed client expectations by ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Proactively generate new ideas and tactical suggestions aligned with strategic goals.
• Participate in client meetings
• Help build client relationships by instilling confidence and trust at an executional level. 

Project Management & Operations 

• Manage campaigns and cross-functional teams, ensuring deliverables meet strategic and quality standards.
• Cross-reference and approve invoices, ensuring accuracy in financial documentation.
• Track and enter time on a daily basis with precision.
• Perform other administrative tasks as required for account and team efficiency. 

 

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of business experience, preferably within an agency/consulting/service-oriented company.
• Bilingual fluency in Japanese and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong project management skills; capable of leading initiatives from start to finish.
• Excellent business acumen, with the ability to translate complex client needs into actionable strategies.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with quick response times.
• Creative thinker and strong team player with a collaborative mindset. 

 

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to work with global brands and high-profile clients. 

• A collaborative, creative, and diverse environment. 

• Career development opportunities in a globally recognized agency. 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 

 

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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Weber Shandwick Korea is seeking an experienced communications professional with a passion for content marketing to join Seoul office. You will be part of our Digital & Analytics team which develops online content targeting an international audience for leading global companies. As a manager/senior manager, you will be responsible for seamless project delivery across client accounts. The primary focus of the role will be managing the planning and production of content for clients’ social media accounts and websites, devising the editorial calendar, stakeholder management, and overseeing the project lifecycle through analytical reporting.

 

What You Will Do:

      Client:

• Work with clients to develop creative and innovative initiatives to support brand strategy, brand awareness, and PR;
• Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadliness are met
• Structure long term plans and program recommendations for clients
• Earn the confidence of mid-to-senior level client contacts and other executives with a client’s organization
• Plan and implement programs; forecast and manage budgets, profitability and receivables for new and existing clients
• Proactively handle client problems quickly and adeptly
• Contribute to and promote business development by counseling clients
• Support and contribute to client presentations
• Actively participate in new business initiatives including taking a lead role in research and scoping of new business opportunities as requested.

      Team Management: 

• Act as key contact for internal account staff to address issues
• Train and motivate team members
• Contribute to performance reviews
• Create opportunities for team members to enhance growth with agency
• Attend account reviews and staff meetings – provide ongoing communications and feedback
• Ensure account team members adhere to agency time reporting and financial guidelines
• Participate in systems improvement

 

What You Will Need:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in the digital PR or communications field, coupled with the ambition to build a rewarding career
• Knowledge of the full digital eco-system: Social media, websites (particularly corporate newsrooms) & blogs, digital ads, SEO, analytics, EDMs, apps, etc.
• Able to operate various digital platforms, conduct performance analysis, and write reports
• Holistic ability in corporate content marketing from developing strategic plans to production and amplification
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills that bring your ideas to life through explanations that engage and excite internal and external audiences
• Flawless attention to detail with a proven ability to manage full project lifecycles from brief to delivery and measurement
• Enthusiasm for strategic planning, creative ideation, new business development and long-term client partnerships
• Understand the elements that make a story exciting, what brands are doing in the press and on social platforms, and what they should do next
• A team player who can collaborate with a range of people to devise the best approach to the work in hand and bring your team along with you throughout the journey
• Fluency in Korean and English (Ability to do business smoothly in Korean and English);

 

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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.

Personal data held by Weber Shandwick relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our 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 Weber Shandwick.

 

 

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