Senior Manager, China Go Global

 

Overview

 

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we’re 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 energize 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 world’s leading brands and businesses

 

Our game-changing work is recognized 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. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024.

 

More than ever, organizations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we’re always ready for more problems to solve.

 

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

 

Designation: Associate Project Manager

Location: Bengaluru

 

What will you do?

• Contribute to development of client tactical plans and cross-community implementation activities
• Successfully manage client expectations by ensuring adherence to timelines, budget and quality standards
• Develop initial client communications, key messaging and related materials
• Build client relationships, confidence and trust (at executional level)

You will be a good fit if you…

• Possess 3-4 years’ work experience in a PR agency
• Have industry knowledge – solid understanding of brands in the category of Consumer, Lifestyle, Consumer Tech will be an advantage
• Possess project management capability and business acumen
• Are good at networking, negotiation, coordination and possess organization abilities. 
• Are an analytical thinker and have the ability to formulate insights

Note from the team

At IPG we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

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About this Position:
Our Vice Presidents are strategic partners and trusted advisors to our clients. They help them address business imperatives or issues with the right marketing/communications solutions. Our VPs champion a superlative client experience by leading a dynamic, integrated team to develop breakthrough ideas, innovative programs and executional excellence. They advocate the agency’s full breadth of capabilities and expertise across today’s digitally led media landscape. Our VPs also lead business development activities with existing and new clients and manage and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executive responsibility for the team performance (P&L) including the setting and achievement of agreed financial goals; the leadership, management and mentoring of team members; the provision of high quality and innovative client services which maintain and build excellent client relationships; and the overall strategic development of the business;
• Provide senior client counsel on technology-focused strategies and ensure programs deliver ROI;
• Work with experts across the agency and wider network to develop and deliver on strategy, including measurement, creative, strategy and analytics;
• Actively cultivate and nurture client relationships to build trust, long-term partnership and client satisfaction;
• Actively engaging, establishing and maintaining key relationships with key stakeholders and resources useful for the agency, such as government departments/officials, key media, NGOs, institutions, academia, influencers, etc. Strong top/senior media relations with top China and international publications are must;
• Lead, inspire and empower colleagues from various functions to coordinate work across departments, communicate effectively and collaborate to deliver as one team;
• Grow business prospects with existing clients, expand scopes of work and advance new business opportunities;
• Contribute to the overall senior management of the agency across China
• Participate in the development of the annual business plan and budget

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years professional experience of the communication and integrated marketing role in technological sector; expertise includes but not limited to in PR/MKT/Media profession, preferably with a background in technology communications (preferably within a PR agency environment)
• In-depth and Insightful understandings of the technological clients’ and related industries in China as well as international markets.
• Proven success in terms of both team management and business growth.
• Strong Communication skills and organizational skills to handle business in sophisticated environment.
• Great leadership and hands on in managing projects, team working skills are a must.
• Capable of working under stress and leading multiple projects.
• Fluent English & Mandarin is a must.

Job Description:

Healthcare Communications

Join Weber Shandwick’s Healthcare team, and in a dynamic and empowering environment, support clients in healthcare industries, while exploring future opportunities for the team as a whole.

We are looking for an associate, ideally with healthcare communication experience, media relationship and content developing background.

He or she will work on multiple accounts, helping to handle core public relations tasks ranging from building media relationships, conducting industry research, to drafting press release and other media materials.

He or she will have the opportunity to ground themselves with a solid foundation in strategic planning, corporate communication, IMC and public education campaign. They should demonstrate strong communication and task management skills, show initiative and an ability to manage deadlines consistently.

 

Responsibility:

Client service

• Demonstrate understanding of key client information, including general business strategy, industry trends and issues, products/ services, key opinion leaders, customers and competitors
• Contribute to client correspondence (i.e., daily updates, activity reports, etc.), providing account administration including meeting deadlines, troubleshooting problems, attending client meetings and conference calls and reporting weekly/monthly activity and coverage
• Demonstrate research abilities to support client programs
• Manage projects using organizational skills, working with colleagues, vendors and support agencies and keeping project leaders apprised of status

Media

• Understand and have established connections to top-tier general media and healthcare vertical media, be able to identify and familiarize with key reporters and editors
• Manage media relations by identifying & working with target media and demonstrating a network of traditional and online media contacts and influencers, with an understanding of and implementing public engagement and social media programs
• Coordinate and help plan media outreach programs including tours, events, conferences, interviews, new media outreach , etc.
• Manage external vendors to meet delivery schedules and quality requirements

Writing

• Play key role in developing key messages in keeping with clients’ objectives
• Write pitch letters, abstracts, profiles, press kit materials and releases, social media content, executive-related documents, materials for internal communications, etc.
• Edit and proofread written materials for quality and adherence to appropriate writing style, with an understanding of the differences in writing styles depending on the outlet, channel and audience (online, social network, traditional media, etc.)
• Oversee work products of more junior staff to ensure quality and consistency

Planning and reporting

• Accurately maintain executional tools, trackers and reporting
• Participate and assist in program brainstorming, development and planning
• Understand and participate in agency billing and invoicing procedures and assist project managers on tracking and monitoring financials (e.g., budget vs. actual)
• Compose integrated media plans and contribute to plan development processes as needed

Qualifications

• 2-4 year working experience in PR agency
• Quick and eager to learn
• Strong English ability in both written and spoken
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT) skills