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Singapore

Associate Director

Our client is a leading global communications consultancy, specializing in corporate communications, financial communications, and public affairs. They have 51 years of experience managing complex and sensitive assignments – from crises and major transactions to corporate restructurings and other challenges. Recognized as one of the leading communication consultancies, they have a global team of 500 consultants in 25 markets, providing seamless communications support globally.

They are currently searching for an Associate Director to be based in their Singapore office.

Please contact Priya Bala or email your CV directly in word format with job reference no. JO0000006929 to MalaysiaCareers@theedgepartnership.com.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Managing Partner, this role is suitable for candidates with corporate and financial communications experience, with first-hand experience of agency work.
  • Provide strategic counsel to clients on communications and media relations.
  • Work with different client teams to execute their communication and media plans.
  • Create and curate content, including speeches and press releases, and social media posts.
  • Organize and execute client events such as media briefings.
  • Manage regional media queries and interview requests.
  • Develop communication strategies.
  • Proactively pitch stories to the media to secure coverage.
  • Explore/propose business development ideas.

Role requirements

  • Fintech/Start up PR experience is critical.
  • Should have strong professional and life skills to manage different accounts and can rally colleagues to work together.
  • Experienced in handling Clients for day-to-day advice and execution.
  • Required proficiency in corporate communications and excel at media management to support Start-ups and FinTech’s.
  • Also have the experience to advise corporate clients on the execution of their PR strategy. The candidate is detailed, pro-active and shows a commercial sense that understands how clients and accounts are profitable.
  • Additionally, the candidate must develop a nose for securing new business as a part of his/her professional development in an agency setting.