OVERVIEW
Weber Shandwick is the earned-first global communications agency with offices in 79 cities and a network extending to 120 cities on 6 continents. In the Asia Pacific region, the firm operates in 18 markets including owned as well as affiliates and representative firms in other locales – spanning Greater China, Japan and Korea, India and Southeast Asia. Our heritage in Asia Pacific stretches back more than 60 years.
Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers, Weber Shandwick has won numerous prestigious awards in the industry. These include being named #1 in the Public Relations and Brand Strategies category on Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies list and PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year. The firm was also one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2023, PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Year in 2023, and Asia-Pacific Healthcare Consultancy of the Year in 2022 and 2023. Other accolades include Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year and Best Network: Asia Pacific 2023, PRCA Gold Standard Award for Asia-Pacific Network of the Year 2023 and being the most awarded PR agency at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Weber Shandwick has also been honored on Ad Age’s A-List in 2024 and 2020, and Best Places to Work in 2019. The firm was named PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Decade in 2020 and ranked #1 on PRovoke’s Global Creative Index in 2021 and 2022. The agency was named PRWeek’s Purpose Agency of the Year in 2020 and 2021, Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, and Asia-Pacific PR Consultancy of the Year in 2017, 2019, and 2020. It was also ICCO Regional Network of the Year Asia Pacific in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and PRovoke’s Asia-Pacific Consultancy of the Year in 2017 and 2019.
Part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), Weber Shandwick is the anchor agency within The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC) – the strategic communications and consulting network. Cumulatively, TWSC has earned more than 190 Cannes Lions.
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. We owe it to our people, our clients and the world
About The Role:
- A strong understanding of the local media landscape (traditional and new age), cultural nuances, and communication trends
- Developing and implementing integrated communications strategies tailored to the APAC region (Singapore market understanding is critical)
- Experience of managing integrated campaigns/ consumer led campaigns in wellness, healthcare, pharma, consumer wearables/healthtech is preferred
- PR Agency work experience in Singapore market will be an advantage
Responsibilities:
- Develop culturally relevant content, including articles, and social media posts, aligned with the target audience.
- Collaborate with local influencers, experts, and content creators within healthcare/pharma guidelines and regulations.
- Gather intelligence, insights, local trends, news, and events for timely & relevant content into media campaigns.
- Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
- Storytelling support including media engagement and development of news hooks/newsjacking opportunities
- Coordinate and execute public relations activities, events, and media partnerships within the local market.
- Work closely with local industry associations, chambers, and marketing teams together insights, events, partnerships and explore possibilities.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, and digital media trends and insights in healthcare/pharma industry
- Oversight of accounting and financial operations
- 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)
Person Profile:
- 5+ years of relevant job experience in a PR agency, including team management, interdisciplinary team involvement, marketing and/or communications is required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, media studies, business and/or related fields.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and strong presentation skills are required.
- Have industry knowledge – solid understanding of brands in the category of Healthcare and Social Impact
- Possess project management capability and business acumen
- Are good at networking, negotiation, coordination and possess organization abilities
- Are an analytical thinker and can formulate insights
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.
