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About the Role:
We are looking for a highly driven and motivated leader to be our Senior Public Relations Manager. You will be playing a crucial role in supporting the General Manager in Malaysia, while leading a team of enthusiastic Lifestyle / Tech PR consultants and managing overall company workflows.
What A Day Looks Like @ Elliot & Co.:
- Lead and oversee the Public Relations team
- Lead the strategic planning and execution of retainer pitching processes and presentations to prospective and existing clients
- Develop and implement strategic processes to improve overall team processes,workloads, work flows and systems
- Ensuring efficient and transparent communication amongst team members and stakeholders
- Lead and manage the team in the execution of PR campaigns
- Manage and lead internal & external stakeholders’ relationships in a professional manner
- Spearhead both digital and traditional PR (social media, influencers engagement etc) campaigns
- Manage, lead and execute key accounts to ensure account timeliness and ultimate client satisfaction
- Oversee and promote successful renewal / continuation/ upgrading of client engagements and relations
- Provide adequate training and support to new / less experienced team members to ensure proper execution of day-to-day tasks and crisis management
- Create and manage the monitoring of key performance matters for all consultants
- Handle grievances and any staff related issues including leaves and disciplinary issues
- Perform any other tasks as required by the management
Requirements:
- Degree in Communications, Majoring in Public Relations/Media Relations or equivalent
- Well versed with extensive knowledge of the media landscape in Malaysia and Singapore
- Proven work experience of at least 7 years in Public Relations, previous experiences with Lifestyle / Tech accounts is an added advantage
- Relevant experience in integrated marketing communications is an added advantage
- Experienced in leading a team in previous roles
- Experienced in cross functional organizational management
- Experience in supporting and coaching less experienced professionals to be performance-driven and building culture within the organization
- Proven track record of contributing to the development and execution of strategies for PR teams that drive impact and build brand awareness.
- Significant experience working with different stakeholders (clients, agencies, freelancers), to drive efficient use of in-house resources.
- Experience in supporting agencies in pitching and securing retainer accounts.
- Experience in providing strategic input in creating pitching decks
- Able to handle a high level of confidentiality, discretion and sensitivity regarding clients’ information
- Good spoken and written communication in English
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