PR & Events Specialist (MNC / no experience welcome)

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Manages the Luxury Automotive brands external communications across the region, working with local teams to strengthen brand reputation, drive the brand's business priorities/direction, and mitigate external risks.
• Public Relations and events management. Scope will cover 8 regional markets in Asia, frequent communication with Japan, and occasional outreach to other regions. Working cross-functionally with various teams from marketing, operations, and digital.
• Brand PR Strategy that covers product launches, lifestyle events, regional message house, and in-market PR events.
• Implement results-oriented regional PR programmes and campaigns in close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to garner positive public and media opinions of the brand, aligning with main project requirements.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to facilitate/manage participation in global media events.
• Collate and analyze post-PR activity reports, monitor media coverage.
• Develop media relationships, pitch stories, and coordinate interviews.
• Develop content and messaging for spokespersons and media (pitch, briefing documents, Q&A, etc.).
• Write, edit, and review all media content and press releases for public syndication.
• Secondary role will include coordination with HQ and other functions on related communications.
• Support to develop, implement, oversee, and manage internal communications efforts.
• Represent the region's voice in global meetings.
• Handle and perform administrative work.
• Planning and execution of customer and leadership events (Ad Hoc).

Requirements

• Degree with 1-2 years of working experience in Automotive industry or Marketing agencies, Public Relations, or Communications.
• No experience welcome to apply as on-the-job training provided.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills in English; other Asian languages and Japanese is a plus (to liaise with Japan HQ).
• Able to translate difficult and complex topics into sound bites and newsworthy stories for media pick-up.
• Passionate about automotive products and/or knowledgeable with technical language.
• Can effectively manage projects across multiple stakeholders (headquarter, distributors & vendors): takes initiative and ownership to ensure quality results delivered on time and on budget (or below).
• Event management skills to coordinate media tours and press conferences.
• Detail-oriented, comfortable with numbers, and capable of analyzing data for management reporting.
• Competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving license.
• Hybrid work arrangements available, and some travel is expected.
• 5 days a week, Jap MNC.

All successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.