Public Relations Executive

We are successful, respected and growing. Our client list is expanding along with our regional footprint which covers Southeast Asia and India and we are looking for the very special kind of talent who make "Priority People" to come and join our team. What do we mean by that? Firstly, we work for clients in the B2B sector and focus on technology and professional services – the kinds of businesses that are changing our world from how we use the internet in our work and personal lives, to a new direction of being more sustainably aware. We are looking for international thinking and dynamic young professionals to join our regional media relations team. If you are excited to learn about business and want to keep up to date with what’s driving the markets, then tell us more about yourself and we will show you around our virtual organisation. Responsibilities:

• Engage with the clients to develop strategic outreach programmes and then manage the day-to-day contact to make sure we deliver on these approved and agreed quarterly communications plans
• Monitor the media for the latest news trends, trending stories and content relevant to the business, client business and engagement.
• Develop, build and maintain great relationships with the media (press, broadcast, blogger, online) and influencers
• Research and develop original news releases or adapt corporate releases and other items for local distribution
• Follow up on media releases to secure coverage, set up interviews and secure opportunities for content placement
• Fly the flag for our reputation and position within the influencer and media audience as a smart-thinking company who understands their needs
• Measure and report pro-actively the results in support of the client engagement plan
• Identify key hot topics within the social media, blogosphere that may enhance the client’s business or Priority’s ongoing business.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A diploma or degree from a university or institution in business studies, public relations, communications, or journalism
• 3-4 years’ experience in a communications role either in-house or with an agency
• Multi-lingual candidates are preferred and excellent English is a must-have to work with our multinational clients
• An outstanding customer-focused attitude and approach to be able to work across time zones (US and Europe) and cultures
• Self-driven and disciplined making you a great team player with lots of initiative.
• Able to work independently and remotely is super critical as clients are mostly US and European organisations based out of Singapore with campaigns executed across the region.
• Be very driven and results oriented as you and the whole team will be measured on key performance metrics.
• Multinational experience and a keen understanding of the business environment is a plus.

Successful candidates will enjoy the following benefits: · Highly competitive compensation and rewards package · Comprehensive medical insurance coverage upon confirmation. · Enrolment in the Priority Learning Programme (Friday is learning day)· Flexible working hours and approach. · State-of-the-art technology for productive work delivery. · Dedicated coaching and structured skills development programme.