Overview
PR Associate – Client/Consumer Technology Jobs in Gurgaon, India at Weber Shandwick
Position: PR Associate – Client Experience (Consumer Technology)
Position Profile – Associate
Experience – 2 to 3 years
Associate is a support-level position at Weber Shandwick. An Associate supports multiple account teams and must be able to efficiently service each of these teams. An Associate must have excellent organizational skills and can adapt to multiple assignments and deadlines as well as an environment that changes frequently. The focus of the position is on managing and developing media lists, editorial calendars, speaking calendars, clip reports, briefing materials, etc.
Primary Responsibilities
Client
Proactive in understanding the clients’ business
Familiar with key client contacts and clear understanding of clients’ organizational structure
Have a clear understanding of clients’ organizational structure
Schedule and coordinate client meetings; keep participants advised of any changes
Maintain adequate supply of client-related materials and documents
Interact with client as deemed necessary by account team leader
Media
Draft media relations materials
Develop and maintain media contact lists and databases
Assemble press kits
Continually update knowledge of new media
Research and maintain speaking/editorial opportunities and calendars
Scan daily, weekly, monthly and on-line publications to identify client-relevant media coverage, including competitive market and industry information
Writing
Proof and edit internal and external documents
Prepare clip reports and summaries as needed by team and client
Team Support
Actively participate in agency development by assisting with new business and volunteering to assist other staff with urgent client needs
Balance workload between accounts and account staff to ensure that all work is accurate and completed within established deadlines
Continually update manager on progress of activities
Administrative Support
Manage monthly client billing process
Track/enter time with precision and on a day-to-day basis
Cross-reference, approve, and forward invoices to the Accounting Department
Arrange meetings, travels and conference calls
Coordinate mass mailings
Perform other administrative tasks as assigned
Provide reception relief and back-up assistance for other secretaries
Education
Graduates / Post Graduates.
Success Factors
Effective oral and written communication skills
Can prioritize multiple tasks and manage time in a consistent manner
Professional demeanour
Can meet deadlines consistently
Exceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors
Attention to detail
Can solve problems
Desire to pursue learning and self-development
Can ask for assistance from other team members
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Internet, on-line services.
Competent in set up of presentation tools such as projectors and laptops.
Title: PR Associate – Client/Consumer Technology
Company: Weber Shandwick
Location: Gurgaon, India
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Office Administrator/ Coordinator)
