Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About the RoleResponsible for the supervision/execution of the range of communications and public relations activities.
What You'll DoEnsures material about client's activities on server are maintained by Account Executive
Ensures client weekly/monthly/post mortem reports on activities are prepared and sent
Supervises the preparation/prepare contact reports
Monitors and scans newspapers and magazines for appropriate articles to clip
Starts to identify potential issues that may impact clients' businesses
Researches information for proposals, pitches, speeches and publications
Conceptualizes and produces programs, client memos, news releases, case histories, by-liners, backgrounders, brochures and collateral materials
Executes and contributes to the design of media relations campaigns that meet client's objectives, demonstrates thorough understanding of the media
Supervises the Account Executive/Direct follow up with media on invitations, press releases, editorial and media trips
Supervises the work on invitation lists and details for press conferences including preparing press kits, boiler plates and burning CDs
Ensures the electronic media list of various accounts are maintained on the server
Manages implementation of events such as press conferences, media briefings, analyst meetings, media tours, on-site media and public registration
Answers calls from the press and public
Contributes to the development and presentation of new business programs for potential and existing clients
Supervises the preparation of meeting materials and logistics
Recces on possible venues for client's events
Prepares purchase order and job requisition form
Interfaces with client and third party suppliers
Handles several small accounts or a combination of one to two large accounts with several small accounts under close supervision by team leader
Balances work load and tasks
Manages time for optimum productivity and maximum billability
Meets billability targets established for Senior Account Executive position
What You'll NeedCandidates with at least 3-4 years of working experience are preferred.
Excellent command of English and at least one other language
Is a skilled writer
Developing editing skills that are applied to written work of larger account team
Excellent co-ordination skills, e.g. able to plan, communicate and follow-up
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Exemplifies solid teamwork capabilities while demonstrating supervisory skills
Industrious and resourceful
Naturally inquisitive towards the client's business and interested in how public relations can improve the business
Consistently identifies and pursues opportunities for enhancing involvement and contributions to the account, team and agency
Displays work ethics and values of the organisation in day-to-day behaviour
Works with supervisor to identify and address training, education and skill-building needs.
How We'll Support YouOgilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.#J-18808-Ljbffr