PR Account Director - Beijing
PR Account Director
Job Description: PR Account Director
Job Location: Beijing
Job Requirements:
ICR, a leading corporate communications firm, is seeking an Account Director to work closely with senior management to provide superior council and media relations support for an exciting range of public and private enterprise technology and services clients. This experienced Director serves as a primary day-to-day client contact, works with senior managers to develop strategic PR recommendations and programming, and drives the team’s execution of plans and campaigns to exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling and media relations and excels in a team environment where management and junior staff work hand in hand to achieve outstanding results.
Responsibilities:
· Play a significant role in the research, planning and development of strategic and creative corporate communications programs
· Maintain strong relationships with business, technology and industry media
· Manages the execution of PR programs and campaigns around financial transactions, new product launches, events and other major media milestones
· Develop client content, including contributed articles, press releases, media pitches, and digital content
· Proactive media relations to achieve quality, high-impact placements on a regular basis
· Maintain and enhance client relations
· Understand the client’s overall business objectives and strategies in order to effectively promote specific campaigns
· Involvement with new business efforts, including playing an active role in pitches and the drafting of pitch and proposal materials
Qualifications:
· 5-7 years of relevant agency or client side PR experience, showing proven editorial placements in business and technology media
· Demonstrates ability to effectively manage clients and accounts, including managing junior staff, client issues, budgets, etc.
· Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills
· Excellent organizational and planning skills; able to work quickly under pressure, handling and prioritizing multiple assignments
· Creative and energetic personality
· Exceptional attention to detail and follow up
· Understanding of enterprise technology trends and evolving PR landscape (earned/owned/paid media)
· Experience in financial communications preferred
· Previous experience working with enterprise technology, health care IT and financial tech clients highly preferred
· B.S/B.A in public relations, marketing, business communications or related field preferred