Talent Acquisition Manager, APAC (6 Month FTC - Maternity cover)

OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), 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 energise 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 recognised 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.

 

About The Role

We’re currently seeking a conversation-starter, a reputation-guarder, an idea-launcher and a team-player to join our growing China Go Global team in Hong Kong.

Associates are resourceful task managers who are counted on for tactical program execution by servicing multiple clients and handling core public relations tasks with a dynamic team. They learn the business of the agency, its clients and its internal processes and procedures. Eager to deepen insights into media strategies and industry trends across the smartphone/smart hardware, mobile internet, and consumer technology.

 

Primary Responsibilities

• Support account leads to manage client relationships on a day-to-day basis and implement local and regional communication strategies and program activities in conjunction with team members
• Monitor and track client, competitor, industry and cultural news and prepare coverage reports
• Provide media relations support – conducting research, maintaining and building target media lists, drafting media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media relationships and opportunities
• Translate and develop well-written bilingual article summaries, and prepare media materials
• Co-ordinate with external and internal parties to ensure the smooth execution of clients’ events
• Perform general reporting and administrative duties

 

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent ideally in the field of PR, Communications, Marketing, Business or Journalism
• 1-4 years of PR experience or relevant industry experience, preferably at a PR agency or in-house communications team
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Organized to handle various ongoing work streams
• Self-motivated team player, and keen to take ownership of tasks
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Keen to develop your career in the PR industry and value professionalism

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow within a global communications landscape, we’d love to hear from you!

 

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

 

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.

 

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 energise 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 recognised 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.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Recruiter on a 12-month fixed term contract to support our hiring needs in Japan. This role is essential in managing end-to-end recruitment for key roles across the business, particularly within PR, communications, digital, and marketing functions. You will work closely with hiring managers to deliver a seamless and efficient recruitment experience, ensuring alignment with our team culture and talent needs.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Recruiter, your focus will be on delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes. Responsibilities include:

1. Candidate Sourcing & Engagement

• Use a variety of sourcing methods (e.g., job boards, LinkedIn, referrals) to identify and engage talent for roles across the business.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates, with a focus on the Japanese market.
• Proactively approach and engage passive candidates, especially in communications and marketing industries.

1. Recruitment Process Management

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including:
• Drafting and posting job advertisements.
• Screening applications and conducting initial interviews.
• Coordinating interviews with hiring teams and collecting feedback.
• Supporting offer and onboarding processes.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout.

1. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
• Provide timely updates on hiring progress and candidate pipelines.
• Offer market insights and advise on recruitment best practices where needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience, ideally in communications, PR, marketing, or related industries.
• Strong track record of hiring in Japan and familiarity with local talent dynamics.
• Solid sourcing and headhunting skills, including use of social media and job platforms.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open roles with efficiency and professionalism.
• Fluency in Japanese (native or business level) and English (professional working proficiency).

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a globally recognized leader in communications and PR.
• Opportunity to support strategic growth during a key hiring period.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements available (remote or hybrid).

Note from the Team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where every voice is respected. 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, available on our website.

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OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), 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 energise 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 recognised 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.

 

 

About The Role:

Our Vice Presidents are strategic partners and trusted advisors to our clients. They help them address business imperatives or issues with the right 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 mentor junior team members.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, nurture and expand client relationships, serving as a trusted resource and advisor
• Lead the development of strategies as well as cross-community implementation activities for PR and communication programs for client brands and projects
• Drive development of tactical plans, translating strategies into tactics; ensure team deliverables align with strategies
• Own responsibilities for executional leadership of multiple client programs, budgets, timeline and plans
• Lead the production of high quality, client-ready work, including but not limited to project strategies and plans, communications proposals, media and influencer engagement tactics, press releases, backgrounders, feature articles, reports, digital and social media content, etc.
• Keep apprised of clients’ brands, products, services, and market and industry developments – their key issues, competitive situation and industry trends
• Facilitate cross-functional team integration by working closely with team members from a variety of functional groups – client experience, creative, data & analytics, planning etc.
• Own responsibilities for executional leadership of multiple client programs, budgets, timeline and plans
• Manage ongoing team resourcing to ensure successful delivery of client work
• Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programs
• Manage the development of new business proposals and presentations
• Build and own productive relationships with multiple client stakeholders, interagency teams, clients’ business partner organizations and a diverse array of agency colleagues
• Demonstrate financial acumen in the areas of budgeting, billing and staffing
• Mentor and train junior team members

 

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years professional experience of the communication and integrated marketing role in consumer technology/ smartphone/smart hardware, mobile internet (preferably within a PR agency environment).
• Fluency in English is essential; Chinese language skills would be advantageous.
• Proven success in terms of both team management and business growth.
• Seasoned strategic media relations experience and contacts
• Excellent writer and communicator
• Strategic thinking and planning skills with the ability to solve business problems through innovative communications solutions
• Strong communication skills and organizational skills to handle business in sophisticated environment.
• Proactive leader with a drive to take ownership and inspire others.
• Open-minded and culturally aware, eager to collaborate with diverse teams.

 

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

 

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.