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Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

What will you do at Ciena?

The Global Events Marketing (GEM) team is seeking an enthusiastic event professional with an emphasis on APJI Trade Shows to project manage and deliver industry trade shows and hosted events as assigned.
 

You will represent Ciena, communicate key marketing messages and facilitate the execution of these events. On-site attendance of the event will be required. You will work on various events with many different stakeholders from Sales, Marketing and Corporate executives to deliver an exceptional experience for our internal and external customers, in line with our corporate and regional objectives and company values.

Overall Responsibilities

• Support the Global Event Marketing strategy through the management and execution of event logistics including, but not limited to; event evaluation, reviewing sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, managing and tracking event schedules and the management or updating of event management systems and communication channels and participating in and helping to manage pre-event planning calls
• Manage the coordination of marketing deliverables such as pre-show marketing communications, booth graphics, giveaways, managing hotel room blocks, coordinating shipping to/from event, communicating event details to relevant stakeholders, and onsite management
• Coordinate the development of booth designs, graphics production and show services, as well as coordinate onsite logistics such as booth setup, on-site management and dismantling
• Conduct pre-show debrief processes such as staff or attendee surveys, post-show email communications, feedback gathering from staff and external attendees including post-show reports to help evaluate the success and ROI of an event.

General Activities

• Negotiate pricing and sponsorship with conference/trade show organizers
• Work with GEM team to manage accounting for trade shows, including raising purchase orders, organizing and submitting invoices for payment, and invoice and credit card payment receipt tracking
• Create and manage marketing creative job needs through our content management system
• Create SalesForce (SFDC) campaign codes, uploading leads from trade shows and send post event surveys and manage data feedback
• Create and manage on-site meeting schedules through Jifflenow, our meeting management tool
• Source for trade show giveaways and manage the procurement process 
• Oversee booth setup and manage all trade show logistics
• Propose and manage printing of additional marketing materials such as banners and brochures to elevate Ciena’s branding 
• Travel on site to manage and execute GEM trade shows as needed

Collaboration with stakeholders

• Collaborate with Corporate and Field Marketing teams on marketing campaigns, such as pre-show direct mail campaigns, advertising, and public relations, ensuring maximum event exposure, lead generation and customer engagement
• Coordinate and execute planning calls for each show with global stakeholders; provide background information on the event, manage and set expectations of stakeholders, create action register to be distributed to planning team before/after calls for event management
• Collaborate with the conference event planning team to manage conference-type events during trade shows
• Collaborate with GEM Team colleagues in all regions to ensure 360-degree coordination, event planning consistency and communication on best practices and learnings
• Continually monitor technology trade show industry, evaluate and recommend potential trade show opportunities based on the corporate, marketing and sales objectives

Areas of impact

• Provide continual evaluation of event programs, including post-event evaluations, ensuring measurable tracking methods are followed, reporting ROI and identification and implementation of any new best practices into all aspects of event planning process, execution and review
• Analyze event, industry and competitive data to drive strategic recommendations and improve effectiveness and efficiency of events
• Document and continuously improve all event related processes
• Create pre-show and post-show reports for each show outlining ROI and feedback for general reporting and evaluation
• Regularly report to Manager areas of impact, to ensure continued regional alignment with Director on Global Event Marketing Strategy

Experience

• Must have minimum 5 years professional experience planning and coordinating trade shows and events
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills, including presentation and briefing skills
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Experience with budget management
• Ability to reprioritize multiple projects as deadlines and objectives change
• Superior scheduling, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• A collaborative approach to work seamlessly with teams from across the business
• Ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed
• Knowledge of SalesForce (SFDC) preferred
• Cvent knowledge for venue searches and event registration is preferred
• Knowledge of the technology industry is preferred

Qualifications (not essential)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management (or related or a related discipline such as a Marketing or Hospitality degree) is considered an asset
• Diploma in Event Management / Planning is considered an asset (for example a CIM Accredited course or Diploma)

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An exciting opportunity has become available for a Manager, Digital Media, Asia to join our team. This role will be based in Singapore and will be reporting directly to the Director of Digital Media, MEA APAC and is responsible for optimizing online media to generate quality traffic to Accor direct platforms that converts into Room Nights/Revenue to Accor hotels in Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Asia and Pacific (MEA APAC). 

It consists of implementing and analyzing Accor’s digital media strategy in all countries across MEA APAC to acquire and retain guests by targeting them across the customer journey and support in the delivery of the strategy and performance for the entire region. 

The Digital Media Manager is responsible for supporting the relationship with appointed media agencies and key publishers, plus identifying new paid media opportunities within region. The position also provides strategic guidance and support to the digital media teams in countries and is responsible for the performance of paid media campaigns and deliverables through defined KPIs.

Getting to know the role and your responsibilities: 

Executing and Optimizing MEA APAC Paid Media 

• Briefing, analyzing and challenging agencies to deliver innovative and effective media plans across online display (including programmatic and paid social). 

• Leading the alignment on media KPIs to ensure all paid media is measurable. 

• Conducting research and audience analysis to identify target demographics and optimal media channels. 

• Identifying and sharing best practice media strategies to improve media performance across MEA APAC 

• Implementing strategies to acquire new customers and retain existing customers and loyalty members at the best cost. 

• Analyse and report on campaign media performance to align with business KPIs on a monthly, quarterly, and annual cadence. 

• Monitor & adapt the media campaign strategies based on the current situation of the region/market. 

Strengthening Media Partner Relationships on Behalf of Accor 

• Is a Point of Contact (POC) to the agencies. 

• Actively participates on partner calls to improve performance and identify new opportunities. 

• Regularly tracks media trends and competitors in priority markets, to support the growth of Accor’s media network. 

• Proactively initiates a test and learn methodology/calendar. 

• Participates in negotiations for co-funded media pilots. 

• Fosters strong relationships with agencies. 

• Represents Accor MEA APAC in meetings. 

Collaborating with Global Media & HUB Ecommerce/Marketing Teams to Reach Business and Campaign Objectives and Priorities 

• Responsible for the ongoing measurement of paid media using Accor specific dashboards and tools (Tableau, Sprinklr). 

• Implements fast local adoption of Global Joint Business Plans and objectives, adjusting to meet local specificities (including Google, Meta, Microsoft). 

• Communicates animation plans. 

• Ensures alignment with the full-funnel strategy and objectives of the company. 

• Supports the tracking and attribution of media activities to support ongoing investment (ie. Ekimetrics). 

• Ensures a deep understanding of paid media and operational requirements, including tag / pixel implementation procedures. 

• Supports the in-country digital media teams in their media optimisation & analysis, including channel and audience targeting recommendations. 

• Develops deep analysis of digital media to optimize overall web direct business. 

Supporting Growth and Innovation 

• Staying up to date with digital media trends, competition, and potential new channels, including updates to social media marketing, attribution, targeting, and programmatic media buying. 

• Supporting the implementation of transversal projects of DCO, data-sharing and cookie less targeting, to generate incremental revenue. 

• Identifying and adapting a streamlined campaign reporting template for MEA APAC. 

• Project management: ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands in a challenging environment. 

• Successfully complete training programs as required and identify new training/upskilling opportunities to align with the role. 

Managing Media Investments and Accounting Requirements 

• Implementing and managing the budget and financial processing requirements to meet budget guidelines. 

• Respecting and following internal accounting processes & objectives. 

• Provide guidance on country and hotels media budgets. 

• Identification of local business needs to support visibility.  

• Consolidation and management of local budget sources & fees. 

BNB Chain is looking for a dynamic Public Relations and Communications Manager to join our team. This is a full-time remote APAC-based position reporting to the Global Marketing function. This individual who fills the position will be pivotal in increasing public awareness of BNB Chain, enhancing our company image, and managing communications effectively during crises. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in public relations, media relations, and communications within the technology or blockchain sector, specifically within the APAC region and mainland China.

Media Buying (Offline and/or Online)

• The day-to-day media buying for the agency
• Deliver excellent master contract pricing through negotiation and relationships with media owners, wherever applicable
• Develop understanding of client business and role of online in delivering objectives ways of working from planning to getting approval and billing process
• Deliver added value opportunities across clients wherever possible
• Book all campaigns according to the brief (with confirmed media) and ensure financials are correct.
• Monitor campaign delivery and reconcile any under deliveries.
• Assist with auditing process across specific client base.
• Follow through the closed job for invoicing process (incl. (proof of ads, supplier invoices, TV reporting, signed schedule)
• Constantly monitor performance and delivery of ad server and vendor reporting. 
• Monitor and report on clients’ expenditure update by campaign by media, if needed
• Keep track of clients’ media master contract fulfilments.
• Work closely with Planners to ensure all the media plans are as per latest MOCO template and make sure all elements are incorporated.
• Prepare CI for all mediums and help Planners manage all material submission timelines.

Billing Admin

Manage the media billing processes which involves,

• Co-coordinating with media planning teams on billing instructions
• Processing billing instructions with finance/shared service teams
• Mapping vendor invoices against billing instructions
• Resolving billing discrepancies with relevant stakeholders e.g. media vendors, media, finance and shared service teams
• Billing status monitoring and reporting
• Media plan actualization and reconciliation on monthly basis. Support Planners to update the media plans based on actualized amount.
• Participate in finance WIP & Precision billing meetings to make sure Client's invoices get processed and meet billing timelines.
• Maintain co-ownership of WIP report with finance team, ensure that jobs are progressively reconciled and closed

Other billing requirements include,

• Support requirements for onboarding of new suppliers
• Ensure 100% billing completion before end of following month of activity
• Resolve/respond to client billing queries

Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world.

If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people and resources. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 80,000 brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips.

Go ahead, the world is waiting.

Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. Two of its biggest solution hubs in Singapore - Publicis Communications and Publicis Media & Digital.

Publicis Communications, the creative communications hub of the Publicis Groupe, is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore. They are Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL.

Publicis Media & Digital, which is comprised of global media agency brands Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, and Performics, is powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together, help our clients navigate the modern media landscape.

Our two other solution hubs, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Commerce, empower businesses to embrace digital transformation and equip them with a total commerce experience.

In this age of convergence and empowerment, we are looking for talents who can help our clients reinvent themselves and guide them through their transformation. It demands colourful personalities with an irrepressible passion for all the opportunities unleashed by digital disruption. Come join our Publicis family!

If you are strong in delivering and developing exciting integrated media solutions while managing the day-to-day planning, buying, implementation, optimization and reporting requirements to meet client objectives, we want to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Media Director in ensuring that we deliver high client satisfaction scores (which means we constantly have a pulse on the relationship)
• Lead on day to day running of the account with clients & agency partners
• Drive relationships at the appropriate levels of our client organizations
• Help provide communication solutions that consider all potential appropriate routes, e.g. with a focus on performance media – paid search, programmatic, digital, social as well as offline media, web analytics, branded content, communications planning etc.
• Creates strategies and makes in-depth recommendations based on strong grasp of analytics, marketing & research concepts
• Manages the daily work flow of all client campaigns, and working with various internal and external stakeholders, including creative agencies and media owners to deliver campaign objectives
• Able to organise & delegate, sensitive to needs & problems of reporting staff – works across buying & planning issues
• Be aware of opportunities to drive revenue streams from existing relationships and leveraging cases from existing relationships to create new relationships
• Assist in mentoring, and developing team members

We are hiring for various client-facing and operational teams with integrated planning and activation capabilities, covering all analog & digital channels including programmatic & biddable platforms.  If you are strong in creatively integrating both traditional and digital elements into the overall media mix while managing the day-to-day planning, buying, implementation, optimization and reporting requirements to meet client objectives, we want to talk to you! 

As an Integrated Media Planner, you will support your Manager in integrated media planning and buying.  

Specifically, you will be involved in: 

1. Planning 

• Partner your Manager to develop media strategy, channel recommendations and prepare the detailed media flow plan 
• Liaise with media owners for proposals 
• Engage clients and creative agencies on day to day operations, competitive tracking & reviews, media trend updates and various campaign reports on local/regional/global levels

2. Buying  

• Negotiation with media owners for better rates and value adds 
• Booking of ads and setup of digital ads– both managed service and self-service 
• Prepare Copy Instructions/material specs, liaise with media vendors & creative agencies for material submission 
• Digital ad operations (campaign set up on self-serve platforms, tagging of ads and client’s site, ensure ads are properly served and tags are firing) 
• Monitor ads during campaign period, weekly digital reporting, end of campaign reporting and reconciliation of final costs for finance billings 
• Competitive monitoring for offline media (ADEX) and digital media tracking 

In this age of convergence and empowerment, we are looking for talents who can help our clients reinvent themselves and guide them through their transformation. It demands colourful personalities with an irrepressible passion for all the opportunities unleashed by digital disruption. Come join our Publicis family!

You will be joining a dynamic team that delivers award-winning digital campaigns. If you are strong in delivering and developing exciting digital media solutions while managing the day-to-day planning, buying, implementation, optimization and reporting requirements to meet client objectives, we want to talk to you!

Main Responsibilities

As a Media Planner (Digital), you will be responsible to support your Manager in digital media planning and buying, including:

Planning

• Assist the Manager to develop media strategy, channel/ platform recommendations and prepare the detailed media flow-plan; 
• Leverage available planning tools and liaise with media owners for proposals;
• Engage clients on day to day operations, media trend updates and various campaign reports on local/regional/global levels.

Buying

• Negotiate with media owners for better rates and value adds;
• Book ads – both managed service and self-service across various platforms;
• Liaise with media vendors & creative agencies for material submission;
• Digital ad ops (campaign set up on self-serve platforms, tagging of ads and client’s site, ensure ads are properly served and tags are firing);
• Global ops (adhering and following globally set parameters and campaign execution processes while also guiding others);
• Oversee all performance across channels (Search, Social, Programmatic etc.);
• Monitor and optimize performance during campaign period across platforms such as Google Adwords, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.
• Weekly digital reporting, end of campaign reporting and reconciliation of final costs for finance billings.
• Have experience in e-commerce on-platform and off-platform experience

In this age of convergence and empowerment, we are looking for talents who can help our clients reinvent themselves and guide them through their transformation. It demands colourful personalities with an irrepressible passion for all the opportunities unleashed by digital disruption. Come join our Publicis family!

If you are strong in delivering and developing exciting integrated media solutions while managing the day-to-day planning, buying, implementation, optimization and reporting requirements to meet client objectives, we want to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Media Director in ensuring that we deliver high client satisfaction scores (which means we constantly have a pulse on the relationship)
• Lead on day to day running of the account with clients & agency partners
• Drive relationships at the appropriate levels of our client organizations
• Apt knowledge & understanding of digital channels combined with the ability to understand digital infrastructure including tracking, web analytics, trafficking
• Have prior platform experience in managing Social, Search and/or Programmatic campaigns (ideally with offline medium experiences), including but not limited to account setup, strategy development, organization, and management
• Creates strategies and makes in-depth recommendations based on strong grasp of analytics, marketing & research concepts
• Manages the daily work flow of all client campaigns, and working with various internal and external stakeholders, including creative agencies and media owners to deliver campaign objectives
• Able to organise & delegate, sensitive to needs & problems of reporting staff – works across buying & planning issues
• Be aware of opportunities to drive revenue streams from existing relationships and leveraging cases from existing relationships to create new relationships
• Assist in mentoring and developing team members skillset and wellbeing within the structure, also help to develop growth plan for the reporting team.
• Lead Local Market Management/Coordination (Global and Regional Requests)
• Lead Global/Regional Governance Reports and Digital Guidelines compliances
• Support Quarterly Business/Competitive Review Development

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) in Marketing, Business, Communications, or Science, or equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum 8years experiences in communications expertise and solid industry and functional experience of in insert experience is required
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a complex matrix environment.
• Sense of urgency, however calm under pressure, resilient and flexible
• Project management skills, focused on delivery to deadlines - results driven and solutions-oriented
• Must be capable of working autonomously but engaging others as needed
• Self-motivated yet natural team player. Flexible and able to remain focused in a matrix organization.
• Excellent fluent written and spoken English skills with written and spoken Chinese capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage vendors, agencies; ideally with some agency experience
• Social media savvy with hands on experience in managing and developing an effective social media strategy and plan for a global organization.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

As a Regional Marketing and Communication Manager, you will act as a business partner to LSS BU leaders in the region to implement marketing communication strategies to support Avantor's LSS business segment and proprietary brands within the AMEA region.

• Coordinate and align with global communication and local commercial teams to execute marketing programs effectively across the AMEA region.
• Plan, drive and implement regional external events to support BU and regional strategy and priorities, including content & messaging for regional partner events including creating promotional materials, newsletters, brochures, and other collaterals in alignment with regional BU Commercial teams.
• Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams for event planning and execution to drive customer engagement and support sales pipelines.
• Set and track campaign performance goals, including e-newsletters, website content, PR share of voice, and related metrics.
• Manage LSS AMEA BU marketing budgets with cost savings, across the AMEA region and monitor campaign results, providing regular reports to the Commercial and Regional Communications lead.
• Measure, analyze, and continuously improve program effectiveness, focusing on ROI and KPIs/metrics.

Execution of Integrated Go-o-Market Plans

• Develop regional campaign templates, newsletters, ensuring that channels and messaging are globally aligned for local country adaption. Drive regional and country  tracking and monitoring of campaign performance.
• Collaborate with the commercial excellence team to plan, develop, and execute AMEA-wide channel partner marketing programs, fostering strong relationships with partners to drive joint success and ensure alignment with Avantor’s strategic objectives.
• Interact with regional product management, sales management, and external organizations to plan, develop and implement communication plans on behalf of LSS AMEA.
• Drive marketing strategy and plans for LSS AMEA in consultation with Regional Comms lead amd Global LSS COE for NPIs in the region (incl. launch events or soft launch activities).
• Leverage Account-Based Marketing: Implement Account-Based Marketing approaches to maximize strategic partners’ marketing plans and drive targeted outcomes.
• Work closely with Regional Comms lead, AMEA Marketing Communications team and Global Communications Centres of Excellence to oversee regional program objectives, execution, and measurement.
• Report results on an ongoing basis and advocate for global processes and workflows, identifying new methods wherever applicable.
• Work closely with in-country sales leaders, portfolio specialists, the events and digital teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of communications and supporting tools.

Social and Digital Communications

• Working with regional Social Media Manager, plan and execute social media campaigns to support LSS AMEA, to increase high-quality followers and boost engagement across social platforms while driving brand awareness.
• Develop a comprehensive social media content plan and calendar for LSS AMEA to ensure messaging consistency in alignment with global calendar.
• Partner with Regional Digital Marketing Lead to implement digital marketing strategies, including SEO/SEM, social media advertising, and content marketing, to drive traffic, engagement, and lead generation.
• Collaborate with global and regional communication colleagues in AMEA to create content that supports various business segments and promotes thought leadership.
• Oversee the development and distribution of newsletters, ensuring they are informative, engaging, and aligned with Avantor’s messaging and branding guidelines to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Incorporate best practices, both within and outside the industry, for campaigns and sustained programming to enhance positioning.
• Identify and track KPIs/metrics to measure program performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with corporate social team to ensure global alignment on messaging and positioning in social posts pertaining to LSS in AMEA.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.  

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Apply today! 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

3rd party non-solicitation policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation

Join the Trailblazing Team at SMEVentures - Empowering SME Growth in Asia Pacific

Are you a dynamic, multitasking wizard with a flair for communication and an eagerness to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced, innovative environment? SMEVentures is on a mission to bridge the generational gap in SME ownership across the Asia Pacific, and we're looking for a Multifaceted Administrative Specialist & Receptionist to be the heartbeat of our daily operations.

Your Role:

As the first point of contact for the aspiring entrepreneurs and retiring business owners we serve, you'll embody the voice and ethos of SMEVentures. Stationed at the forefront, your warm, professional demeanor will ensure every caller feels valued and supported. Beyond the calls, your playground will be our CRM system, where you'll streamline administrative processes, engage with our community via social media, add creative touches to our blog, and even dabble in podcast editing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary receptionist, handling incoming calls with a blend of professionalism and warmth.
• Manage administrative tasks within our CRM to keep our operations running smoothly.
• Engage in social media posting and content creation to bolster our online presence.
• Perform light editing for our blog and podcast, ensuring our message resonates across channels.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and managing email and chat communications.

If you're ready to be a part of something truly transformative and lend your skills to fostering the next generation of SME leaders in the Asia Pacific, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join the SMEVentures family and help us build the future of business legacy preservation and growth!

• Native-level English proficiency, with impeccable communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• A can-do attitude towards taking on a variety of tasks, from administrative to creative.
• Previous experience in an administrative role preferred, with proficiency in CRM systems.
• A knack for writing and content creation would be a significant plus.
• A commitment to work M-F during Sydney business hours is a must.

Who You Are:

• A multitasker at heart, ready to jump from phone calls to social media posts without missing a beat.
• Someone who thrives in early-stage, dynamic environments and loves the idea of having a tangible impact.
• Eager to support and grow with a team that values legacy, innovation, and the power of SMEs.

• A pivotal role in a pioneering company focused on the sustainability of SMEs in the Asia Pacific.
• A chance to work with a diverse, passionate team dedicated to making a real difference.
• Opportunities to grow and wear multiple hats in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Billing Admin

Manage the media billing processes which involves,

• Co-coordinating with media planning teams on billing instructions
• Media plan actualization and reconciliation on monthly basis
• Update spots and remarks on Publicis’s proprietary billing platform based on actualized amount
• Generate proforma invoices for shared service team’s approval
• Resolving billing discrepancies with relevant stakeholders e.g. media vendors, media, finance and shared service teams
• Billing status monitoring and reporting
• Participate in finance WIP billing meetings to make sure Client's invoices get processed and meet billing timelines

Other billing requirements include,

• Support requirements for onboarding of new suppliers
• Ensure 100% billing completion within three months of activity end date
• Resolve/respond to client billing queries

Media Buying (Offline and/or Online)

• The day-to-day media buying for the agency
• Deliver excellent master contract pricing through negotiation and relationships with media owners, wherever applicable
• Develop understanding of client business and role of online in delivering objectives ways of working from planning to getting approval and billing process
• Deliver added value opportunities across clients wherever possible
• Book all campaigns according to the brief (with confirmed media) and ensure financials are correct
• Monitor campaign delivery and reconcile any under deliveries
• Assist with auditing process across specific client base
• Follow through the closed job for invoicing process (incl. (proof of ads, supplier invoices, TV reporting, signed schedule)
• Constantly monitor performance and delivery of ad server and vendor reporting
• Monitor and report on clients’ expenditure update by campaign by media, if needed
• Keep track of clients’ media master contract fulfilments
• Prepare CI for all mediums and help Planners manage all material submission timelines
• Maintain co-ownership of WIP report with finance team, ensure that jobs are progressively reconciled and closed

We are hiring for a client-facing role with integrated buying, planning and activation capabilities, covering all analog & digital channels including programmatic & biddable platforms. This role opens up your world to the beauty of media in the advertising world. You will pick up skills on how to creatively integrate both traditional and digital elements into the overall media mix of advertising campaigns while managing the day-to-day planning, buying, implementation, optimization and reporting requirements to meet client objectives.

If you are known to be meticulous, strong with numbers and curious about the media world, we want to talk to you!

Expectations of a Media Executive:

1. Planning 

• Partner your Planner to develop media plans with clear rationalization, channel recommendations and prepare the detailed media flow plan
• Liaise with media owners for proposals
• Engage clients and creative agencies on day to day operations, competitive tracking & reviews, media trend updates and various campaign reports on local/regional levels

2. Buying  

• Negotiation with media owners for better rates and value adds
• Booking of ads and setup of digital ads– both managed service and self-service
• Prepare Copy Instructions/material specs, liaise with media vendors & creative agencies for material submission 
• Digital ad operations (campaign set up on self-serve platforms, tagging of ads and client’s site, ensure ads are properly served and tags are firing) 
• Monitor ads during campaign period, weekly digital reporting, end of campaign reporting and reconciliation of final costs for finance billings 
• Competitive monitoring for offline media (ADEX) and digital media tracking 

In this age of convergence and empowerment, we are looking for talents who can help our clients reinvent themselves and guide them through their transformation. It demands colourful personalities with an irrepressible passion for all the opportunities unleashed by digital disruption.

You will be joining a dynamic team that delivers award-winning digital campaigns. If you are strong in delivering and developing exciting digital media solutions while managing the day-to-day planning, buying, implementation, optimisation and reporting requirements to meet client objectives, we want to talk to you!

Expectations of a Senior Digital Media Planner:

• Support the Media Director / Manager in ensuring that we deliver high client satisfaction scores (which means we constantly have a pulse on the relationship)
• Lead on day to day running of the account with clients & agency partners
• Drive relationships at the appropriate levels of our client organizations
• Apt knowledge & understanding of digital channels combined with the ability to understand digital infrastructure including tracking, web analytics, trafficking and Social
• Have prior platform experience in managing Paid Search and/or Programmatic campaigns, including but not limited to account setup, strategy development, organization, and management
• Creates strategies and makes in-depth recommendations based on strong grasp of analytics, marketing & research concepts
• Manages the daily work flow of all client campaigns, and working with various internal and external stakeholders, including creative agencies and media owners to deliver campaign objectives
• Able to organise & delegate, sensitive to needs & problems of reporting staff – works across buying & planning issues
• Be aware of opportunities to drive revenue streams from existing relationships and leveraging cases from existing relationships to create new relationships
• Assist in mentoring, and developing team members – execs/ junior planners

PR Jobscope

-  Daily Media Monitoring

-  Reporting

• Weekly PR update
• Monthly PR report

- Media Pitching (Brand and Product Stories)

• Draft review pitch for supervisor to approve
• Review media list
• Deliver all product assets to media
• Collate interest from media and seek approval for loans and sponsorships
• Track and follow-up on owed coverage

-  Writing

• Assist in writing first drafts for press material
• Press Release

-  Support for ad-hoc activities

• Logistical support for product launches
• Ad-hoc support for MY/AU PR efforts (regional)
• First draft written content when needed

Partnership Jobscope

Maintain BAU partnerships

• Monthly Billing
• Voucher top-up
• Product stock updates
• Ensure PRISM+ is paid for its invoices
• Ensure deliverables such as Marketing collaterals are delivered on both ends

Reporting

• Weekly Partnership updates and summary
• Monthly partnership performance report

Logistics

• Manage all deliveries of products to partners
• Ensure sponsored and loan products are delivered on time and with proper instructions
• Troubleshoot delivery issues
• Ensure all loan products are returned in a timely manner

All other ad-hoc requests from partners including the facilitation and exchange of assets for marketing purposes.

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma, preferably in Mass Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Business, Marketing or any communications-related field
• Able to commit to a full-time internship for at least 3 months
• Strong command of English language (spoken and written)
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) and Canva
• Highly motivated with interest in the art of reputation management and crafting narratives to persuade public opinion
• Detail-oriented individual keen to work in one of Singapore’s fastest growing consumer electronic brands
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative team player in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
• Comfortable to interact and converse on the phone and in-person
• Deadline driven

• Previous internship experience in a comms-related role
• Passion or curiosity in the art of reputation management and crafting narratives to persuade public opinion
• Understanding of today’s media landscape
• Skills in Photoshop a bonus

What We Offer:

• Valuable hands-on experience in a startup environment.
• Collaborative and dynamic work culture.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company.
• Potential for future employment opportunities.

We are hiring for various client-facing and operational teams with integrated planning and activation capabilities, covering all analog & digital channels including programmatic & biddable platforms.  If you are strong in creatively integrating both traditional and digital elements into the overall media mix while managing the day-to-day planning, buying, implementation, optimization and reporting requirements to meet client objectives, we want to talk to you! 

As an Integrated Media Planner, you will support your Manager in integrated media planning and buying.  

Specifically, you will be involved in: 

1. Planning 

• Partner your Manager to develop media strategy, channel recommendations and prepare the detailed media flow plan 
• Liaise with media owners for proposals 
• Engage clients and creative agencies on day to day operations, competitive tracking & reviews, media trend updates and various campaign reports on local/regional/global levels

2. Buying  

• Negotiation with media owners for better rates and value adds 
• Booking of ads and setup of digital ads– both managed service and self-service 
• Prepare Copy Instructions/material specs, liaise with media vendors & creative agencies for material submission 
• Digital ad operations (campaign set up on self-serve platforms, tagging of ads and client’s site, ensure ads are properly served and tags are firing) 
• Monitor ads during campaign period, weekly digital reporting, end of campaign reporting and reconciliation of final costs for finance billings 
• Competitive monitoring for offline media (ADEX) and digital media tracking 

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is looking for a candidate to join them as Research Associate who can help with data collection and analyses, and the writing of the manuscript of a research project on AI and digital advertising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in research activities including conceptualization and planning of research projects

• Lead/assist in data gathering (including focus group discussions and surveys) and analysis for relevant projects using qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Actively contribute to data analyses and the writing of academic research manuscript

• Lead the writing of reports

• Undertake any additional administrative duties as required by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Psychology or related field in the social sciences

• Applicants with 1 or more years of work experience in social sciences research will be preferred. However, fresh post-graduates are welcome to apply.

• Demonstrable intellectual excellence and capacity to work with others independently

• Good project management skills, with multi-tasking ability

• Academic writing skills

• Experience with social scientific research (e.g., focus group discussions, interviews, online surveys, data analysis using SPSS)

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

PRISM+ is the largest Singaporean direct-to-consumer smart home appliances brand. Our mission is to offer cutting-edge products to the masses at affordable prices. We are a rapidly growing, ever-evolving organization, and we are seeking new teammates to join us on our exciting journey.

The Social Media Producer will report to the Head of Social & Content, and will be in charge of producing, filming and editing of videos with Singaporean influencers and celebrities in their homes, PRISM+ retail stores, trade shows, and other locations as required.

Responsibilities:

• Producing concepts and scripts to create and curate high-quality, visually appealing content for social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Meet, film and direct talents engaged by the Company.
• Monitor social media channels and engage with the audience by responding to comments and messages in a timely manner.
• Develop and execute social media campaigns to promote new products, sales, and company updates.
• Analyze social media data and metrics to track performance and optimize content strategy.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in social media and digital marketing.
• Editing and post production work
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

• 1-2 years of experience in social media management or related field.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and best practices.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro. After Effects and Photoshop is a bonus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of e-commerce industry and trends is a plus.

• Attractive remuneration package
• Annual outpatient benefit (Includes dental and optical benefits)
• Health insurance
• Annual increment
• Performance bonuses
• Birthday leave
• Free snacks bar and Bubble Tea Friday!

Your Career

We are looking for a Director to lead communications for the JAPAC region. In this role, you will be responsible for setting the communications strategy to amplify the work of Palo Alto Networks across 12 countries. A creative and strategic thinker who is excited by tech and innovation and the people that drive it, you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and has a proven track record in tech and/or cybersecurity building PR strategies and campaigns. This is a full time position based in Singapore, reporting into the Communications team in our California HQ. 

Your Impact 

• Establish a PR strategy in conjunction with senior Sales, Systems Engineering, Legal/Policy, Marketing and People leaders
• Identify and build media opportunities to amplify Palo Alto Networks work across the region
• Manage PR agencies across 12 countries to deploy the strategy 
• Strengthen and develop relationships with reporters across the region
• Create op-eds, blog posts and other content to support Palo Alto Networks priorities
• Manage and train a team of three including JAPAC spokespeople
• Support regional analyst outreach and opportunities

As a Social Media Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and enhancing our online presence through the creation and management of e-shops and the development of marketing materials. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Singaporean market and a keen insight into various social media platforms.

Social Media Management:

• Develop and execute social media strategies tailored to the Singaporean market.
• Manage and curate content across various social media platforms, including but not limited to Meta, Instagram, etc ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
• Monitor social media trends, user engagement, and competitors to identify opportunities for growth.

Marketing Collateral Production:

• Design and create engaging marketing materials, including but not limited to graphics, videos, and promotional content.
• Collaborate with the e-commerce team to align content with overall brand messaging and promotional campaigns.
• Localize the marketing materials and tones of language to fit the Singaporean audience.

Community Building:

• Foster a vibrant online community by engaging with followers, responding to comments, and addressing customer inquiries.
• Implement strategies to grow the online community and enhance brand loyalty.

Analytics and Reporting:

• Utilize analytics tools to track and analyze the performance of social media campaigns and e-shop activities.
• Provide regular reports and insights to measure the effectiveness of strategies and recommend improvements.

E-Shop Development:

• Create and manage e-commerce platforms, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly online shopping experience.
• Collaborate with the IT team to integrate necessary functionalities and features to enhance the e-shop's performance.
• Implement and optimize e-commerce strategies to drive sales and achieve business objectives.

• At least 3 years of experience in managing e-commerce platforms and social media accounts.
• Knowledge of social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• In-depth understanding of the Singaporean market and consumer behavior.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the social media landscape and e-commerce trends.
• Strong graphic design skills and proficiency in relevant design tools would be a plus. (Please attach your portfolio)

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our brand in the dynamic Singaporean market. If you are passionate about e-commerce, social media, and have a deep understanding of the local market, we invite you to apply and be a key player in our digital success.

We Will Offer You....

• Chance to work on cutting-edge technology projects.
• Rapid growth opportunities for strong performers.
• Casual wear every day to enjoy your work.
• Fun working culture with challenges to learn and grow together.

• Flexible working schedule.

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production.

Social Media & Content Strategist

12 months fixed term contract

As the Social Media & Content Strategist, you'll be working with one of our clients - one of the largest video-sharing platforms with a growing community of video creators and consumers. You'll lead the design and execution of cutting-edge social campaigns and editorial programs. Collaborating with teams across multiple countries, including Japan, Korea, India, and Indonesia, you'll manage internal and external relationships, ensure effective content distribution, and oversee day-to-day operations and community management. 

You'll have the chance to work on exciting projects that will make a real impact on our client’s audience while staying up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in social marketing. you'll play a key role in shaping our client’s growth and success, using your expertise to drive impactful decisions and strategies. While copywriting, content production, and community management will be part of your role, your primary focus will be on leveraging data to optimize performance and drive results.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the brand and has a deep knowledge of video-sharing platforms, APAC creators, artists and influencers, is well-versed in social media management and has strong project management skills. 

Role: 

• Develop and execute an innovative content strategy for APAC (India, Japan, Korea, Indonesia) that drives engagement and growth for our client
• Collaborate with local social marketing managers and vendors to optimize campaigns and editorial content
• Analyze campaign and content performance and provide data-driven insights and recommendations
• Stay up-to-date with digital best practices and industry trends to keep content fresh and relevant
• Develop and pitch new content ideas that align with social marketing objectives and key results
• Manage agency partners to ensure content assets are high-quality and strategic priorities are communicated effectively
• Oversee community management to ensure active and engaging social channels
• Play a key role in driving the growth and success of social marketing efforts across APAC.

You:

• 8+ years of experience in Social Media Marketing, Strategy and Community Management
• A passion for the video-sharing ecosystem, digital culture and current online social trends
• A strategic and creative thinker who is able to navigate around an always-on social landscape and roll with the changes in a dynamic environment
• Proficient understanding of social media analytics and experience with Sprinklr preferred
• Prior experience with communicating with local and geographically dispersed stakeholders to deliver clear instructions and messaging
• Solid project management experience and account management traits
• Passionate about working as part of a larger team to deliver on a common goal
• Exceptional verbal and written English communications and presentation skills and - ideally - fluent in another Asian language to cover projects across APAC.

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted with a follow-up introduction email.  If you do not receive an email from Maker Lab, your application has been unsuccessful this time around. Look out for future roles! By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your data by the Maker Lab team for the purposes of your application. Where your application contains personal data of third parties, you confirm that you have obtained all necessary consents to provide the Maker Lab team with such personal data and that we may collect, use and/or disclose such data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.

Expectations of a Media Executive:

• Develop expertise in media, technology & research tools & platforms
• Have clear understanding of basic cost structure, campaign set-up process & way of buying ad space for different channels - digital (social, programmatic, search, mobile, etc.), print, TV, OOH, radio
• Assist in developing costing and data collection for planning, recommendations or analyses
• Pick up simple digital campaign optimisation
• Develop media diary & copy instructions based on the media plans & proposals
• Manage media booking deadlines, and ensure material deadlines are clearly communicated and managed with the client/creative team
• Identify issues with creative and troubleshoot
• Be responsible and accountable for timely delivery of reports and recommendations

• Lead, define and deliver the regional strategic and tactical media (in particular, digital) planning process within Southeast Asia and India.
• As the Planning Lead, own the end-the-end planning and delivery of campaign plans for 9 markets across Southeast Asia and India, with the support of a Planning Manager.
• Understand brand strategy and recommend paid strategies to support their objectives.
• Develop effective and efficient planning strategies across digital channels and campaigns to drive brand, digital and business results, leveraging established global tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop best-in-class digital campaigns and innovation.
• Establish strong partnerships with key local and regional HCP and consumer media owners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve media effectiveness through test-learn-optimise programmes.
• Ensure best-in-class audience targeting and data relevance, deployed at a campaign activation level.
• Analyse historical campaigns to integrate insights into future campaigns.

• Work closely with our client and Publicis Groupe teams to plan and implement regional strategic and tactical campaigns in adherence to global strategy, for 9 markets across Southeast Asia and India, with guidance from IAT Media Lead where needed.
• Partner with local buying teams to deliver on media strategies.
• Drive operational excellence across execution and reporting.
• Ensure media deliverables are met on time and within budget and aligned with clients' objectives.
• Analyse historical campaigns to integrate insights into future campaigns.
• Facilitate & manage all client requests (e.g. plans/spends/reporting, vendors rate cards/media kits, etc.).
• Ensure clear documentation on all communications with all parties.
• Work closely with finance team and IAT Media Lead to report on financial matters.