Associate
Tech and Corp Practice, Base in SH

An Associate is the next step above an Account Coordinator. He/she is expected to understand and learn the business of the clients he/she works for and the marketplace it sells to. Associate performs fundamental PR tasks such as monitoring/assisting in the production of media related materials, media outreach and begin developing client relationships. This position is focused on developing the necessary skill set to become a successful PR practitioner.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Client
 Manage client supplies, publications, resources and materials
 Work with client on tactical issues as required by account team leaders
 Participate in client meetings and presentations as needed
 Prepare client meeting reports
 Responsible for client product/inventory closet

Media
 Draft media relations materials
 Demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with media pitching and tour scheduling
 Understand clients’ top-tier media and be able to identify trade and business editors and analysts in the IT/technology industries and vertical markets
 Monitor media outlets for coverage of client news and competitor developments
 Generate client-related story angles
 Conduct media outreach and follow-up: begin development of strong media relationships
 Manage external vendors
 Provide assistance with the logistics of events (eg: satellite media tours, desk side briefings, editor events, etc.)
Writing
 Draft pitch letters, abstracts, profiles, press kit materials and releases
 Proof and edit client related documents as needed
 Compose basic media plans and contribute to plan development processes (as needed)
Team Participation
 Balance workload between projects and account staff to ensure that all work is accurate and completed within established deadlines
 Communicate frequently and appropriately with manager
 Attend agency staff meetings and group meetings
 Oversee interns and account coordinators as needed
Administrative Support
 Track/enter time in a precise and timely manner
 Code and track invoices and coordinate with the Accounting Department
 Assist in weekly/monthly report preparation
 Perform other administrative tasks as assigned
 Conduct research for plan development
 Research vendor costs for budget development

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s Degree

Professional Experience
1 - 2 years related professional experience in IT / technology / B2B industry; Better to be in Semiconductor area
Competence
 Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese
 Fosters open communication and acts as a role model for how to treat others
 Builds working relationships that foster teamwork, works well with others and inspires great work.
 Demonstrates potential to lead projects and interact with clients
 Can complete challenging projects within set parameters
 Develops personal leadership, is learning focused, adaptable to change and proactive
 Excellent judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors
 Demonstrates integrity in all actions
 Desire to pursue learning and self-development; participates in required and voluntary professional development programs.
 Ability to consistently meet deadlines
 Attention to detail
 Can solve problems
 Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet, on-line services, Media Map, etc

其他信息
语言要求：英语、普通话
行业要求：全部行业