Outreach Executive

We are successful, respected and growing. Our client list is expanding along with our regional footprint which covers Southeast Asia and India and we are looking for the special kind of talent to join our team.

What do we mean by that? Firstly, we work for clients in the B2B sector and focus on technology and professional services – the kinds of businesses that are changing our world from how we use the internet in our work and personal lives, to a new direction of being more sustainably aware.

We are looking for international thinking and dynamic young professionals to join our regional media relations team. If you are excited about learning and want to keep up to date with what’s driving the markets, then tell us more about yourself and we will show you around our virtual organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake the necessary reading and research to understand the areas of business of the company’s clients, their competitors, the industry sectors and all relevant and associated trends and background information.
• Knowledge should be sufficiently in depth to engage the media in discussion and prepare pitch and briefing documents for the clients.
• Develop and maintain a database of journalists, reporters, bloggers and other influencers Key Opinion Leaders) within Malaysia and establish one-to one relationships with these individuals.

I. Media Relations

1. 1.  Identify opportunities to localise client news releases, blog posts and international news to make the information newsworthy for local media distribution to meet the established KPIs for each client
   2. Distribute to the assigned local and/or regional media and follow-up with phone calls, any client related news releases to ensure coverage
   3. Draft and distribute media pitches and secure interviews for the client spokespeople and set up hospitality meetings with the targeted media representatives for any and/or all company clients
   4. Pitch and negotiate placement of opinion and thought leadership pieces on behalf of the company’s clients and their spokespeople to local and/or regional media
   5. Meet the established and agreed client KPIs through timely and pro-active media engagement

II. Social Media and KOL/Influencer Relations

1. 1. Identify suitable social media channels and pitch / distribute client news such as news releases and blog posts
   2. Follow-up with phone calls and through other means to secure engagement and coverage
   3. Pitch and secure media meetings (interviews, hospitality meetings) with targeted social media representatives, KOLs and owners for any and/or all company clients

III. Account Management

1. 1. Update all templates, trackers and online tools to deliver timely and accurate reporting
   2. Provide on-the-ground support for client requirements and requests including the procurement of venues, information collating, local market research and data gathering
   3. Manage ad-hoc projects including budget, timelines and deliverables in accordance with agreed metrics
   4. Any other tasks required to fulfil the client work scope and support the company.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a reputable local university/institution majoring in business, technology, politics, economics or communications
• Excellent spoken English as well as local language and able to share ideas verbally
• Strong analytical and critical thinking about what is happening in current affairs
• Detail oriented, with great presentation and communication skills
• Able to work independently and remotely – this is critical as team members are mostly based in Singapore, India and the rest of Southeast Asia

Successful candidates will enjoy the following benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation and rewards package
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage upon confirmation.
• Enrolment in the Priority Learning Programme (Friday is learning day)
• State-of-the-art technology for productive work delivery.
• Dedicated coaching and structured skills development programme.