Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.
More About the Role:
- PR specialist focusing on media relations and content curation.
- Top-tier agency training, big-name clients, MNC corporate culture.
- Open to candidates with backgrounds in journalism or communications.
What You'll Do:
- Understand media dynamics in Hong Kong and the broader region, and generate insightful media reports for clients, including media monitoring and analysis.
- Engage in various public relations tasks, including strategic management of media relations, coordination of one-on-one interviews, and execution of press conferences.
- Create and distribute press releases and other media materials on behalf of clients in both Chinese and English.
- Assist in event planning and organization, providing logistical support to ensure smooth execution.
- Develop skills in managing client relationships independently, gaining an understanding of the client's industry, strategic objectives, and organizational structure.
- Proactively share insights and ideas to address client needs within the team.
Experience That Contributes to Success:
- Degree holder in Language and Translation, Communications, Journalism, Finance, Business or relevant disciplines.
- Minimum 4-6 years of financial media experience, PR or agency experience will be a plus.
- Strong command of written and verbal communication in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
- Staying informed on current affairs and business news within Hong Kong and the Greater China region.
- A genuine team player and self-starter with good work ethics.
- Highly motivated and result-oriented with sound problem solving skills.
- Candidates with less experience may be considered as Senior Account Executive.
You Belong at Burson
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-all’s. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.
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What We Do
Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future
