FleishmanHillard is part of the world’s largest communications agencies, bringing clients fresh thinking, strategic expertise and creative power for authentic, break-through communications. FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, public affairs, marketing, paid media, and transmedia and social content. The firm’s award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group under DAS Group of Companies, and has more than 85 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries.

FleishmanHillard established a presence in Asia Pacific in the early 1990s. Over the last few years the firm has grown exponentially with clients to become a leading regional network comprised of 16 wholly owned offices and three brands in 10 countries. Their top clients include an impressive roster of both global and Asian MNCs.

The opportunity

FleishmanHillard’s Bangkok office has an immediate opportunity for Media Relations Specialist. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to build and maintain relationships with top Bangkok media, work closely with the client services team, and put your solid research, writing, client management skills to use. As an experienced industry professional, you will advance brand communications objectives that embrace the client’s strategy and positioning and be an integral part of one of the most successful teams in the office.

What You’ll Receive

• Be a vital part of an international network of top industry professionals, and have direct access to key regional leadership in the Bangkok office and across our global network;
• A strong coaching and collaboration culture;
• A highly committed, intelligent, and driven team;
• Endless training and professional development opportunities to build your passion for innovation and creative thinking, relentless drive to deliver tangible business results through a combination of technology, data analytics, social media, and communications;
• Career progression as you perform at the highest levels;
• Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

• Review/assess industry trends to identify opportunities to inject FH’s clients into current news cycles; drive story idea development, work closely with traditional and online media to shape and control communications that are in line with overall account objectives.
• Help manage integrated corporate communications programs that encompass media and influencer relations, digital communications, social media strategy and mobile marketing.
• Build, manage and maintain strong relationship with key media (both online & offline) and influencer
• Provide consultation and support to client service team on media and influencer related topic.
• Secure strategic media placements according to client’s communications plan
• Identify ‘new media’ opportunities to support client and enhance agency’s database
• Develop and update the media and influencer database
• Respond to daily media inquiries and communication-related issues in a timely manner and professional manner that relates to client
• Track, monitor, and analyze media coverage performances
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact and manage work streams and teams on program implementation.
• Develop high-quality written materials, including press releases; pitch letters, background materials, planning documents, and executive communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
• 3-4 years' experience working in a Media Relations role or in Public Relations
• Experienced in communication/PR agency is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of top-tier business and trade media, and well-developed-skills in building and maintaining traditional and digital media relationships. A demonstrated hands-on media approach is required.
• Ability to engage with and counsel senior level decision-makers across the client’s business, and deliver connective insights to assist clients in driving alignment and execution of cross-company initiatives. Candidate should have experience building relationships and working with diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Superior writing skills, with the ability to develop and edit high-quality materials such as press kit materials, position papers, fact sheets, news and online media materials, bylined articles, trend analysis summaries, executive correspondence, and presentations to pitch with journalist members both online and offline.
• Excellent organization skills, highly organized with the ability to multitask
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong working knowledge of a variety of public relations programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Optimistic, team player and work well under dynamic working environment
• A strong understanding of digital communications and social media
• Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for clients and FH team members.
• Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on track. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A strong team orientation is critical based on the collaborative culture of the office and FleishmanHillard.