OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.

Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024.

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. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the world

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for an inspiring individual as a Manager in Weber Shandwick Hong Kong. As a PR practitioner, you are the strategic partner and trusted advisor to clients by helping them address business imperatives or issues with the right communications solutions. Champion a superlative client experience and working closely with the team to develop breakthrough ideas, innovative programs and executional excellence. Advocate the agency’s full breadth of capabilities and expertise across today’s digitally led media landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage integrated campaigns for corporate clients and be seen as a strategic leader by clients, driving the success of client programs from start to finish with passion and executional excellence
• Actively cultivate and nurture client relationships to build trust, long-term partnership and client satisfaction
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues across departments and skill sets to deliver as one team to craft best in class content and media materials
• Understand and have established connections to top-tier business and international media and be able to identify and familiarize with key trade editors and correspondents
• Actively seek integrated solutions for the client’s business, particularly digital and social
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members while fostering a cohesive team spirit

Personal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Translation
• 5 years of solid working experience in communication industry
• Seasoned media relations skills; Experience working with regional and global media
• High proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
• A solution provider with strategic mindset and strong analytical skills
• A team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, social media landscape and digital applications
• Resourceful, creative and willing to go extra miles to achieve greater outcome
• Mature, positive with can-do attitude, able to work under pressure

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.