Assistant Manager, Communications, APAC

Job Description

The Job

Identifying and Promoting all CNNIC related objectives to external media stakeholders, internal communications and focus on getting media coverage for CNN's brand partnerships. The person will also support editorial needs around sponsored content and collaborate internally across teams to maximise publicity campaigns.

The Daily
• Content creation, drafting press releases and PR plans and maintain CNNI Communications social media accounts.
• Manage programming / commercial campaigns overview
• Organize and oversee social campaigns (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
• Plan and organize media engagements and industry events
• Maintain and build relationships with journalists from consumer and trade press
• Maintain accurate press lists and targeted targeted press release distribution
• Work with the team on PR strategies by exploring and pitching in all media platforms especially digital and social media platforms, blogs & intranet.
• Monitor progress of campaigns using various metrics and submit reports of performance
• Develop and maintain good media and industry body relations in APAC
• Update internal communications channels
• Liaise with vendors and PR agencies
• Ensure all corporate press releases are updated and accessible by media on the website
• Develop and maintain all corporate fact-sheets, FAQ's etc/

The Essentials
• Degree holder in Journalism, Public Relations or related disciplines
• At least 4-5 years' experience in Public Relations or Corporate Communications: in-house PR department and/or PR agency. • Hands-on knowledge in media relations, press events and PR support for marketing campaigns.
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Outgoing, presentable with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English + Mandarin
• A passion for social media and the world of technology
• A great team player who can work with teams across regions
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excel at research and developing impactful insights and PR recommendations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3yqz4-3-142-200-226-42 in your application.