Account Director, Technology

Seoul, South Korea

Published

10/24/2024

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We’re looking for an Account Director to join our Technology team in Seoul. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client accounts, developing and executing communication strategies, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Our team in Korea work with some of the largest international and local businesses and this is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get more experience working on large-scale global communications projects with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Media and Communications 

  • Develop and implement strategic communication plans that align with clients’ business objectives 
  • Deal with the crisis and major issue management 
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts in the technology sector, including journalists, influencers, and industry analysts 
  • Create and execute media relations strategies to secure positive media coverage for clients across various channels (print, online, broadcast). 
  • Proactively pitch story ideas and news releases to media outlets, effectively positioning clients as industry thought leaders. 
  • Monitor media coverage and provide timely reporting and analysis to clients. 

 

Client  

  • Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned client accounts 
  • Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadliness are met
  • 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 counselling clients
  • Develop and deliver client presentations
  • Generate new business from existing clients and new clients by developing programs, making credentials presentations, presenting program recommendations and pursuing new business leads 

Team Management 

  • Train and motivate team members 
  • Contribute to performance reviews 
  • Create opportunities for team members to enhance growth with agency 
  • Ensure account team members adhere to agency time reporting and financial guidelines 
  • Involved in staffing of team including reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates and product of client 

Qualifications:

  • Min 7 years of experience in PR account management, ideally working with clients in the Technology field 
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans
  • Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
  • Knowledge of media relations and experience pitching to journalists
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • 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 English and Korean is essential
  • Proficiency in MS Office and PR software tools
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

 

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.

 

 

※ Notice on the Return of Job Application Documents

1. This notice is in accordance with Article 11, Paragraph 6 of the Act on the Fairness of Recruitment Procedures, which states that job applicants, excluding the final successful candidates, may request the return of previously submitted recruitment documents.

2. However, if the documents were submitted via the website or email, or if the applicant submitted them voluntarily without the company’s request, they cannot claim for return. And if the documents are destroyed due to natural disasters or other reasons not attributable to the Company, the Company shall be deemed to have fulfilled its obligation to return the documents.

3. The company will keep the recruitment documents for 30 days from the date of completion of employment in preparation for the return request of the job seeker, and if the company does not request the return of the recruitment documents until then, all the recruitment documents will be destroyed without delay in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.

For any other inquiries related to job application documents, please contact us via the following email.

  ※ Email: RecruitKR@webershandwick.com

※ If any false information is found in the job application documents, the job offer may be cancelled even after the final hiring decision.

 

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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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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.

 

 

※ Notice on the Return of Job Application Documents

1. This notice is in accordance with Article 11, Paragraph 6 of the Act on the Fairness of Recruitment Procedures, which states that job applicants, excluding the final successful candidates, may request the return of previously submitted recruitment documents.

2. However, if the documents were submitted via the website or email, or if the applicant submitted them voluntarily without the company’s request, they cannot claim for return. And if the documents are destroyed due to natural disasters or other reasons not attributable to the Company, the Company shall be deemed to have fulfilled its obligation to return the documents.

3. The company will keep the recruitment documents for 30 days from the date of completion of employment in preparation for the return request of the job seeker, and if the company does not request the return of the recruitment documents until then, all the recruitment documents will be destroyed without delay in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.

For any other inquiries related to job application documents, please contact us via the following email.

  ※ Email: RecruitKR@webershandwick.com

※ If any false information is found in the job application documents, the job offer may be cancelled even after the final hiring decision.

 

 

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.