Vacancies
We have opportunities for all levels of experience in other practice groups as well. Please email your CV and salary expectations to: jobsshanghai@webershandwick.com
- Account Director/Director (Technology/Consumer/Corp/Public Affairs/Domestic Practice, Location: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou)
(Based in Shanghai/Beijing/Guangzhou, market salary)
As a Account Director/Director, you are responsible for the effective and profitable direction of client teams and client programmes. You are also responsible for the development of your direct reports through effective delegating and coaching.
Primary Responsibilities:
1) Your role is to direct effectively client team(s) and client programmes, keeping senior management appraised of any issues or opportunities at all times
2) Behave in a professional and ethical manner, while upholding the values of quality, integrity, respect, entrepreneurial spirit and mutual benefit and complying with all company Policies and Procedures
3) Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the client’s business, show a high level of integrity in counselling and consulting and develop relationships with all critical decision makers at client companies
4) Drive new business and marketing including identifying and acting on opportunities, developing credentials and effectively presenting creative winning proposals
5) Actively cross-sell existing clients across other capabilities, practices and geographies
6) Demonstrate sound financial management, ensuring profitability of programmes and projects, minimizing write-offs and over-servicing, aiding collection of receivables and ensuring team billability/revenue targets are met
7) Contribute to the recruitment, interviewing and selection of team staff
8) Develop direct reports through effective delegation, coaching and feedback and carry out honest performance appraisals which contain realistic personal development plans
9) Act as the quality champion in the client team driving the pursuit of excellence and continuously improving the client servicing process
Recommended QualificationsFor Account Director Level, a minimum of 7 years working experience in related marketing communications and/or PR is required.
For Director Level, a minimum of 10 years working experience in related marketing communications and/or PR is required.
Mandarin language capabilities are preferred, but are not essential. The appetite and ability to adjust to a new and fast-paced environment certainly is.This is an exciting career opportunity – you will be joining a dynamic force in a vibrant market. As China emerges as the global economic growth engine, you will be at the heart of the action.
(Based in Shanghai/Beijing/Guangzhou, market salary)
A Manager is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the client team and projects. A Manager participates in new business development and supports organizational initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Recommend and implement initiatives that manage the target audience's perception of the client
• Develop and cultivate relationships with the client and external audiences
• Oversee day-to-day client projects and/or events to insure the quality of work meets client's business objective and provides value
• Manage client administration duties such as billing, financial reporting
• Oversee all aspects of major events for client
• Handle special media inquiries
• Review materials (e.g., news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters and pitch letters) prepared by Associates and Client Executives.
• Develop materials on complex issues (e.g., Q&A, speeches, collateral materials)
• Develop and place appropriate stories by and about the client in business, trade and consumer media as needed
• Where appropriate, cultivate positive client presence in trade media through releases, contact and response to inquiries/requests
• Maintain clear and consistent communication between the client and the 3rd parties
• Partner with client and other communications entities (e.g., advertising agency) to develop and complete communications plan
• Research, assist and present new business proposals
• Develop original research, surveys and market studies for existing and new business proposals
• Develop complete communications plan for client
Skills Required:
• Strong oral, editing and written skills both in English and Chinese.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate the client team
• Ability to handle and manage stressful situations
• Business presentation skills including their development, both for clients and prospective clients
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to plan strategically and globally
• Ability to write strategic materials for client
• Ability to budget programs and understand the financial aspects of the client relationship
• Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Recommended Qualifications:
• BA or BS degree
• A minimum of five years experience working for a major corporation, consulting or communications firm
• Broad understanding of the techniques of a professional services/consultancy firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field
• Broad understanding of industry or specialized practice area (such as healthcare, technology, investor relations)
• In-depth knowledge of media relations from key trade publications to national outlets
(Based in Shanghai/Beijing, market salary)
We are expanding our specialist team of healthcare PR practitioners to our China market. We have vacancies for first-class talents to work across regional accounts for ethical healthcare clients. The ideal candidate should have experience in working across multi-market business, strong strategic counseling skills, and the experience to lead program implementation.
This role will include the development and implementation of PR campaigns for clients in China, as well as assisting the senior team with growing the business. Besides strong communications skills, you have a hands-on approach.
For Account Manager Level, a minimum of 5 years working experience in healthcare marketing communications and/or PR is required.
For Account Director Level, a minimum of 7 years working experience in healthcare marketing communications and/or PR is required.
For Director Level, a minimum of 10 years working experience in healthcare marketing communications and/or PR is required.
Mandarin language capabilities are preferred, but are not essential. The appetite and ability to adjust to a new and fast-paced environment certainly is.
This is an exciting career opportunity – you will be joining a dynamic force in a vibrant market. As China emerges as the global economic growth engine, you will be at the heart of the action.
Location: Shanghai/Beijing
Primary Responsibilities
Head of the interactive team, you will contribute your experience in strategy development, account servicing and team management. You will utilize your expertise to develop new business and generate revenue to bring the agency’s digital capabilities and service to a new level.Requirement:
you should have 10+ years working experience in interactive communication agency with thorough understanding of digital marketing techniques, trends & landscape. You are expected to have proven client & team management skills, strong ROI sensibility, sound interpersonal & presentation skills.
Location: Shanghai/Beijing
Primary ResponsibilitiesEffectively analyze client's business issues & digital (social media) needs, and translate them into effective digital (social media) strategic counsel.
Work with account service team to putting up client’s platform under strategic user experience and logistic usability study.
Capability to bridge client’s PR strategy and developed on-line communication strategy and framework Requirement:
A hands on approach with a minimum of 5 years’ on-line media experience, PR experience will be a plus
Obsessed with online media communication and have knowledge on technology support
Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of domestic social media, BBS, blogs
Experience in managing multiple accounts, budgets and programs
Excellent motivational, interpersonal, oral/written presentation, negotiation and communication skills
Strategic thinker and good team player
Excellent in English/Mandarin (both speaking and writing)
