PR Account Director, Technology
Seoul, South Korea
Published
10/24/2024
We’re looking for a PR 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.
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What You Will Do:
- Work with clients to develop creative and innovative initiatives to support brand strategy, brand awareness, and PR;
- Develop and present relevant market research and analysis on client competitors, related industries, and current issues
- Support global companies’ entry into the Korean market by consulting clients on marketing strategies and client targets;
- Support Media Relations-related tasks, such as writing news releases, arranging interviews, and planning/managing press-related events.
What You Will Need:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience PR and Communications industry, ideally in an agency environment
- Fluent Korean and English Proficiency (Ability to do business smoothly in Korean and English);
- Knowledge of media and social media practices.
Preferred Experience:
- Related experiences in the communication field
- Experience of research and insights
What We Look For:
- Highly motivated individuals with a passion for driving cultural change through Communications;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- A team-player attitude and ability to think creatively;
- Creative and innovative individuals with a natural sense of curiosity.
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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.
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.
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Weber Shandwick Korea is seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about communications and excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our global clients in various communications-related projects.
What You Will Do:
- Work with clients to develop creative and innovative initiatives to support brand strategy, brand awareness, and PR;
- Develop and present relevant market research and analysis on client competitors, related industries, and current issues
- Support global companies’ entry into the Korean market by consulting clients on marketing strategies and client targets;
- Support Media Relations-related tasks, such as writing news releases, arranging interviews, and planning/managing press-related events.
What You Will Need:
- Minimum of 9 years’ experience PR and Communications industry, ideally in an agency environment
- Fluent Korean and English Proficiency (Ability to do business smoothly in Korean and English);
- Knowledge of media and social media practices.
Preferred Experience:
- Related experiences in the communication field
- Experience of research and insights
What We Look For:
- Highly motivated individuals with a passion for driving cultural change through Communications;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- A team-player attitude and ability to think creatively;
- Creative and innovative individuals with a natural sense of curiosity.
#LI-YL1
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.
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.
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Weber Shandwick Korea is seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about communications and excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our global clients in various communications-related projects.
What You Will Do:
- Work with clients to develop creative and innovative initiatives to support brand strategy, brand awareness, and PR;
- Develop and present relevant market research and analysis on client competitors, related industries, and current issues
- Support global companies’ entry into the Korean market by consulting clients on marketing strategies and client targets;
- Support Media Relations-related tasks, such as writing news releases, arranging interviews, and planning/managing press-related events.
What You Will Need:
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience PR and Communications industry, ideally in an agency environment
- Fluent Korean and English Proficiency (Ability to do business smoothly in Korean and English);
- Knowledge of media and social media practices.
Preferred Experience:
- Related experiences in the communication field
- Experience of research and insights
What We Look For:
- Highly motivated individuals with a passion for driving cultural change through Communications;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- A team-player attitude and ability to think creatively;
- Creative and innovative individuals with a natural sense of curiosity.
#LI-YL1
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.
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.