Are you ready for your next big career move? Keen to work on some of the country's biggest brands? Then look no further than Hill & Knowlton – the country's fastest growing PR agency.

Account  Executive 

Requirements:

- 2-4 years of public relations experience

- Be able to handle project independently 

- Good writing capability

- Good media relations and rich media communication experience

- Strong ability of event management


Senior Digital Manager

 

POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly experienced individual with a diverse experience in digital communications, specifically focusing on social media, public relations, and marketing communications. This individual should also have wide industry experience, including technology and FMCG.  Professional background does not have to be in Public Relations, but could also include previous experience in advertising, marketing and strategy.  
 
- Work closely with senior management team to extend the agency’s digital offering across practices
 
- Drive strategic thinking and digital direction for existing clients and new business opportunities.

- Identify and bring-in new digital ideas for training to clients and internal teams.

CORE PREREQUISITES:

- Excellent leadership skills with an ability to empower staff to deliver best in class digital communications 

- Excellent knowledge about the digital market with a key focus on social media, including platforms, engagement tools, communications tactics, creative storytelling, incentives and measurement

- Strong strategic, creative and communications skills to generate new ideas and present out-of-the-box thinking to senior clients

- Strong written skills in English, fluency in English

- Strong interpersonal skills in building relationships with clients and internal teams

- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, able to work across teams and multi-task. 

CLIENT INTERFACE:

- Interface with senior marketing executives at the client business organization, overseeing Agency output to meet objectives. 

- Build relationships with key clients to enable efficacy of the Agency structure and to gain opportunities for business development.

- Day to day communication with key clients on current and new projects.

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work with senior management to develop innovative ways to enhance the company’s service offering and identify new growth opportunities on an integrated level

- Responsible for monitoring and sharing the latest trends in digital with the management team in the most updated fashion.

- Educate and encourage internal teams to identify new opportunities and initiatives. Create an environment to motivate all team members to support digital initiatives.

DIRECTOR – Marketing Communications based in Beijing
Reporting to the Managing Director, Hill & Knowlton Beijing, responsible for managing and growing an existing marketing communications practice.. Creating cutting edge  marketing communications strategies that will build brands and drive sales for clients is high priority.  Equally important is managing the successful execution of programs.
Ability to utilize industry network to identify and secure new business wins for China.  Responsible for employee satisfaction and retention. 

Duties and Responsibilities

- meeting agreed revenue target 

- primary responsibility for budgeting all client activities and maintaining close contact with senior client management

- actively identify new business prospects and lead/participate in developing new business as required

- liaison with other directors to ensure consistent business practices and create synergies

- ensuring that the policies and practices of the company are carried out and communicated to team members

- execution of all administrative activities as designated by MD

- career development of team members

- participates and reviews performance management process for all team members

Proven ability to:  

- identify and secure new business 

- provide strategic, crisis communication counsel

- expand current client business

- develop and implement strategic communications programs

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Business/Communications/Marketing or similar qualifications

- 10 plus years of agency experience or equivalent

- Excellent written communication skills and fluent in English and Chinese

- Specialized industry knowledge niche and has senior level industry and media contacts.

- Strong client services background with proven ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders

Government & Public Affairs Intern ( Chinese)

Daily tasks:

- Support Government & Public Affairs team on a wide array of projects and new business initiatives

- Provide assistance on client communication, and project deliverables

- Conduct research and analysis in industry, regulatory and government areas

- Help prepare marketing materials and contribute to team's marketing initiatives

Requirements:
An interest in Chinese government, economics and/or other industry development areas is desirable.  However, you will need to possess:

- Local Chinese 

- Strong education background in politics/economy/law/journalism/communication

- Excellent writing skills

- Some knowledge of China's political economic environment and development. Knowledge of China's government is an advantage.

- Strong overall communication and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated team working capabilities and cross-cultural sensitivity

- Pro-active nature and the ability to work independently

- Highly motivated and hard working

Company description: This is a multinational corporation. It is a worldwide leader in PR and Communications. Their Government & Public Affairs practice continues to set the standard for strategic and impact-driven work in China, connecting clients with the broad base of stakeholders essential to success in the market, shaping their agendas and influencing outcomes to key issues that matter most to business.  As the first international public relations firm to enter China 25 years ago, the company is deeply rooted in the community and trusted by government decision makers and key non-governmental influencers.  Their deep experience allows them to offer an unrivalled understanding of the local environment and decision making processes.

Leveraging this unique combination of international best practice and local experience, they strive to add value wherever most needed, from senior strategic counsel to flawless execution.  Underpinning everything they do is their attention to in-depth intelligence gathering and analysis.  Rigorous research in industry, regulatory, policy and government related areas enable them to develop strategies for their clients that influence critical policy and issue-specific developments, delivering competitive advantage.

Government & Public Affairs Intern

Requirements:
An interest in Chinese government, economics and/or other industry development areas is desirable.  Previous experience in business consulting, government relations and/or related areas is preferred but not essential. However, you will need to possess:

- Native English speaker

- Strong background in politics/economy/law/journalism/communication

- Excellent writing skills

- Some knowledge of China’s political economic environment and development. Knowledge of China’s government is an advantage.

- Strong overall communication and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrate team working capabilities and cross-cultural sensitivity

- Pro-active nature and the ability to work independently

- Highly motivated and hard working

Government & Public Affairs Senior consultant/consultant – Native English Speaker

Daily tasks:

- Operates independently and manages multiple accounts.

- Reviews and approves all client deliverables.

- Leverages the knowledge of H&K colleagues to deliver high quality results.

- Assists clients in undertaking and enacting changes within their organization.

- Able to identify gaps in client accounts and works with appropriate staff to produce and implement solutions.

- Has developed a broad portfolio of industry and functional experience and knowledge to accelerate problem solving and client buy-in.

- Helps to shape strategy, development and oversees execution of programs.

- Ability to identify and react quickly when an account is at risk and respond appropriately.

- Leverages a strong network by proactively engaging clients in dialogue about business issues.

 

Requirements:
Previous experience in business consulting, government relations and/or related areas.  However, you will need to possess:

- Native English speaker

- Strong education background in politics/economy/law/journalism/communication

- Excellent writing skills

- Knowledge of China's political economic environment and development. Knowledge of China's government is an advantage.

- Strong overall communication and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated team working capabilities and cross-cultural sensitivity

- Pro-active nature and the ability to work independently

- Highly motivated and hard working

Consultant / Senior Consultant - Media Relations - Auto Focused

Responsibilities:

- Develop media strategy by bringing in media insights and handle day to day   media relations 

- Independently execute PR projects & events 

- Build strong relationship with media and key influencers 

Requirements:

- University graduates or above 

- Minimum 6 years of experience, solid experience in PR or journalistic field 

- Excellent media connections with Chinese media, in particular auto and mass media 

- Good relationship with leading influencers in auto circle 

- Experience in managing marketing & PR events / promotion campaigns 

- A strong passion and interest in auto trend 

- Self-motivated, independent with strong communications skills 

- Fluency in written and spoken English

Secretary

Job Description:

- Provide full secretarial services/support to a department

- Excellent English communication skills both in verbal and written

- Skilled person with more than one year working experience 

- Excellent Computer skills, experienced with MS office

- Excellent communication skills and team work 

- Ability to work under pressure and time limit.

Senior Consultant/Consultant -- Government & Public Affair

Daily tasks

- Operates independently and manages multiple accounts.

- Reviews and approves all client deliverables.

- Leverages the knowledge of H&K colleagues to deliver high quality results.

- Assists clients in undertaking and enacting changes within their organization.

- Able to identify gaps in client accounts and works with appropriate staff to produce and implement solutions.

- Has developed a broad portfolio of industry and functional experience and knowledge to accelerate problem solving and client buy-in.

- Helps to shape strategy, development and oversees execution of programs.

- Ability to identify and react quickly when an account is at risk and respond appropriately.

- Leverages a strong network by proactively engaging clients in dialogue about business issues.

Requirements

Previous experience in business consulting, government relations and/or related areas.  However, you will need to possess

- Strong education background in politics/economy/law/journalism/communication

- Excellent writing skills

- Knowledge of China's political economic environment and development. Knowledge of China's government is an advantage.

- Strong overall communication and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated team working capabilities and cross-cultural sensitivity

- Pro-active nature and the ability to work independently

- Highly motivated and hard working

Account Executive/ Senior Account Executive --Government & Public Affairs

Requirements

An interest in Chinese government, economics and/or other industry development areas is desirable.  Previous experience in business consulting, government relations and/or related areas is preferred but not essential. However, you will need to possess: 

- Strong academic background in politics/economy/law/journalism/communication

- Excellent writing skills

- Some knowledge of China’s political economic environment and development. Knowledge of China’s government is an advantage.

- Strong overall communication and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrate team working capabilities and cross-cultural sensitivity

- Pro-active nature and the ability to work independently

- Highly motivated and hard working

Account Director/Senior Consultant - Marketing Communications

Responsibilities

- Devise and implement marketing communications strategies and action plans for clients to strengthen the brands 

- Applying consumer insights to the branding and communication platform, enabling the client to meet their business goals 

- Lead and execute all marketing communication activities 

- Manage direct reports and mentoring associates 

- Work closely with internal team and external parties to ensure quality delivery of programs and make sure effective use of budget and resources 

Requirements

- A strong university degree or above 

- 8+ years experience in PR or communications industry gained in agency or in house environment (less 

- experience will be considered as Senior Consultant) 

- Strong analytical thinking, interpersonal and leadership skills 

- Demonstrate high levels of business acumen, and are able to develop effective and actionable communications strategies 

- Experience in luxury, fashion and beauty brands is highly preferred 

- Highly creative with an ability to develop innovative concept and effective process. 

- Well-developed skills in account management, client servicing, team management and campaign planning
Excellent written and verbal communications in English and Putonghua 
 

Senior Account Executive - Marketing Communications

Responsibilities

- Develop media strategy by bringing in media insights and handle day to day media relations 

- Independently execute marketing communications and PR projects & events 

- Copywriting of press material, including press release, feature articles, promotion collaterals, newsletter, etc. 

- Build strong relationship with client, external parties and key influencers 

Requirements

- University graduates or above 

- Minimum 4 years of experience, solid experience in PR or journalistic field 

- Excellent media connections with Chinese media, in particular lifestyle, beauty and mass media 

- Good relationship with leading influencers in fashion and beauty circle 

- Experience in managing marketing & PR events / promotion campaigns 

- A strong passion and interest in fashion and lifestyle trend 

- Self-motivated, independent with strong communications skills 

- Fluency in written and spoken English and Putonghua
 

Account Executive--Marketing Communications

Requirements

- 2-3 years agency experience or equivalent 

- Ability to write and edit documents 

- Understands principles of public relations and relevant client industries

- Possesses maturity and judgment skills necessary for client contact

- Thorough knowledge of media and how it functions

- Some supervisory experience – managing programs and personnel

- Ability to manage client budgets and deadlines

- Project management, event organization, developing news agency & media strategy

FMCG Senior Account Executive -Marketing Communications – based in Guangzhou

This position is based in Hill & Knowlton Guangzhou office

Requirements

- 2-3 years of PR agency/ in-house/journalism working experience

- Familiar with media landscape (consumer, lifestyle, business), experience on  marketing communications

- Support team on on-going media relations & implementation work as well as new business development 

- Work on a range of public relations/public affairs activities including writing, event planning/organization, logistical support within one or more accounts

- Assistant in new business development

- Proven strong writing & oral skills in Chinese and English
 

TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE DIRECTOR

Reporting to the Managing Director, Hill & Knowlton Beijing, the technology practice director’s top priority is managing and growing an existing technology practice and creating cutting edge corporate and marketing communications strategies that will build brands and drive sales for clients.  Equally important is managing the successful execution of overall PR services.

The technology practice director is also expected to utilize an industry network to identify and secure new business wins and maintain employee satisfaction and retention.  

Duties and Responsibilities

- To maintain, grow and develop the company’s business with technology, telecommunications and new media companies

- Ability to work across a broad range of IT sectors, including hardware and software manufacturers, telecommunications companies, and internet and e-commerce services

- Responsible for building and maintaining client relationships at the highest level

- To provide support and guidance to the team through training, applied management skills and knowledge sharing, and to provide strategic input and oversight to development of key deliverables (i.e. messaging, branding, executive coaching, communications/marketing plans, strategy documents)

- To work to ensure uniformity of quality of client service in the technology team

- To work with other H&K practice directors (marketing, finance, crisis management etc.) to ensure best utilization of cross-practice skills in serving clients

- To accurately project revenue by client on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Responsible for delivering revenue and account profitability 

Qualifications

- More than 10 years experience with a major consultancy firm or in a senior public relations role within a major high-tech or telecommunications company

- Solid experience serving global high-tech brands from Fortune 500 Companies

- Strong understanding of the local and regional business environment and media scene

- Proven ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Chinese
 

Account Director (PR Lead for Digital) – High Tech 

Basic Function

- Team Management

- Responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of team with an emphasis on retaining and expanding current client business.  Responsible for overseeing all client budgets (creating, expanding, forecasting, etc) and ensuring that revenue and account profitability for each client is reached on a monthly basis. Responsible for the supervision of all subordinates from SCs to ACs.  Assists Practice Leaders on new business efforts.  

- Established PR competency with strong Digital experience and strong, senior contacts in the media. 

Qualifications

- 7- 8 years of agency experience or equivalent

- Specialized digital skills as well as integrated marketing communication skills.  Strong knowledge of global Digital environment and practices, with a strong understanding of China digital landscape and practices.

- Proven PR competency with the ability to craft strong PR messages and story-telling

- Proven experience managing a team from a financial, client delivery and staffing perspective

-  Proven ability to:

write new business proposals

manage, retain and grow multiple accounts

create and manage multiple budgets

expand client business

develop strategic communication programs

- Possesses solid presentation skills, including ability to communicate and sell ideas to prospects

- Proven leadership skills and sales ability

- Has an established network of senior industry and media contacts

Consultant—High Tech

Requirements

- University graduate

- Excellent command in English and Chinese

- More than 5 years agency experience, High-tech products

- At least 2 years in supervising position

- Good media relations and strong team planner

- A team overall leader- manage client & actively propose new programs to promote the products, provide strategic counsel to client.

- Handle and manage issues, support teams to create better services to clients

Senior Account Executive—High Tech

Requirements

- 3-4 years agency experience or equivalent

- Ability to write and edit documents

- Understands principles of public relations and relevant client industries

- Possesses maturity and judgment skills necessary for client contact

- Thorough knowledge of media and how it functions

- Some supervisory experience – managing programs and personnel

- Ability to manage client budgets and deadlines

- Project management, event organization, developing news agency & media strategy

Account Executive - High Tech

Requirements

- 2-3 years agency experience or equivalent 

- Ability to write and edit documents 

- Understands principles of public relations and relevant client industries

- Possesses maturity and judgment skills necessary for client contact

- Thorough knowledge of media and how it functions

- Some supervisory experience – managing programs and personnel

- Ability to manage client budgets and deadlines

- Project management, event organization, developing news agency & media strategy

- Based in Beijing office

Account Executive--Native English Speaker  - High Tech

Basic Function

- Documents development (i.e. pitch letters, press releases, etc.)

- Support team in document editing (i.e. proposal, report, etc.)

- Foreign media handling 

- Execute public relations activities for client with an increasing role in direct client involvement

Qualifications

- English native speaker understanding Chinese

- One-to-two years in media, PR agency or equivalent

- Ability to write documents professionally (i.e. pitch letters, press releases, etc.)

- Possesses judgement skills necessary for client contact

- Has knowledge of media and how it functions 

Senior Consultant –Corporate Communications

Requirements

- 6-8  years agency experience or equivalent; at least 5 years in supervisory position

- Ability to provide strategic counsel to improve and sustain clients’ work, handle and manage issues, etc

- An overall team leader – strong ability to lead projects independently as well as mentor junior team members – lead team to provide outstanding services to clients

- Strong sense of client servicing - Professionally manage clients’ communications and actively propose new programs to promote the products/ programs

- Accountability and dedication required for client work

- Experience in handling automotive, corporate social responsibility-related or energy work preferred

- Ability to hunt for new business opportunities, develop strategic proposals and strong sense of networking

- Excellent writing and communications skills (Bilingual)

- Good media relations and strong team planner

- Ability to manage client budgets and deadlines

Consultant –Corporate Communications

Requirements

- 4-5 years agency experience or equivalent; at least 2 years in supervisory position

- Ability to provide strategic counsel to improve and sustain clients’ work, handle and manage issues, etc

- Strong sense of client servicing - Professionally manage clients’ communications and actively propose new programs to promote the products/ programs

- Accountability and dedication required for client work

- Experience in handling automotive, corporate social responsibility-related or energy work preferred

- Ability to hunt for new business opportunities, develop strategic proposals and strong sense of networking

- Excellent writing and communications skills (Bilingual)

- Good media relations and strong team planner

- Ability to manage client budgets and deadlines

AE/SAE –Corporate Communications

Requirements

- 3-4 years agency experience or equivalent

- Excellent writing and communications skills (Bilingual)

- Experience in handling automotive client work or corporate social responsibility-related work preferred

- Strong team player and ability to cooperate with team to ensure success of client work

- Good sense of managing clients’ projects and events

- Understands principles of public relations and relevant client industries

- Possesses maturity and judgment skills necessary for client contact

- Ability to manage client budgets and deadlines

- Thorough knowledge of media and how it functions

- Basic supervisory experience – managing programs and AEs and interns

- Project management, event organization, developing news agency & media strategy

Consultant-Chengdu

Requirements

- Excellent command in English and Chinese

- More than 5 years agency experience, High-tech products 

- At least 2 years in supervising position

- Good media relations and strong team planner

- A team overall leader- manage client & actively propose new programs to promote the products, provide strategic counsel to client, handle and manage issues, support teams to create better services to clients

- Based in Chengdu office 

Digital Planning Manager

Position Summary

- As a Digital Planning Manager, you will work closely with different functional teams to extend their clients’ campaign and event exposures into new media space

- The key goal is to develop campaign ideas, to prepare proposals and to supervise project management in order to help clients to achieve their campaign objectives and business goals in both short run and long run

- Will also be responsible to help identify and bring-in new digital initiative ideas to stakeholders and help conduct regular digital training to other functional teams

- You will report to the Digital Director- North Asia
 

Core Prerequisites

- Excellent knowledge about the digital market (mainly online and mobile), including digital media, tools and communications tactics

- Excellent planning skills

- Strong leadership skills

- Strong project management skills

- Good written skills in both Chinese and English, fluency in English

- Excellent PowerPoint skills

- Strong interpersonal skills in building relationship with client and internal teams

- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.  Able to work within a matrixed-organization to influence peers
 

Client Interface

The Digital Planning Manager will interface with senior marketing executives at the client business organization at the initial and development stage, overseeing Agency output according to expectations set
You will build relationships with key clients to enable efficacy of the Agency structure and to gain opportunities for business development

Operational Responsibilities

- Understand the business dynamics, user behaviour and competitive environment so as to derive and execute the growth of digital strategy

- Understand client’s business pain-points and opportunities and provide proactive recommendation and integrated marketing initiatives

- Develop a positive and partnering relationship with all clients

- Lead and monitor the digital landscape on a regular basis. Responsible for sharing the latest update and requirements with the management team in the most updated fashion

- Educate and encourage internal teams to identify new opportunities and initiatives. Create an environment to motivate all team members to support digital initiatives

- Coordinate with the management team to develop best practices and case studies for sharing for business development and PR purpose

- Lead workshops and learning sessions for staff and clients if necessary

Senior Consultant, Digital Team for Tech Practice

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced individual with a diverse experience of digital communications, specifically focusing on social media, and public relations, and having worked for technology or IT clients. Highlights of the role include:

- Work closely with our Tech Practice team to extend their client’s digital and social media initiatives across various platforms  

- The key goal is to develop campaign and engagement ideas, to prepare proposals and to supervise project management in order to help clients achieve their objectives 

- Will also be responsible to help identify and bring-in new digital ideas to stakeholders and help conduct regular digital training to client and other functional teams

- You will report to the Digital Director- North Asia

Core Prerequisites 

- Excellent knowledge about the digital market with a key focus on social media, including platforms, engagement tools, communications tactics, incentives and measurement

- Excellent planning skills

- Strong leadership skills

- Strong project management skills

- Good written skills in both Chinese and English, fluency in English

- Excellent PowerPoint skills

- Strong interpersonal and communications skills in building relationship with client and internal teams

- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, able to work across teams and multi-task
 

Client Interface

- Interface with senior marketing executives at the client business organization, overseeing Agency output according to expectations set

- Build relationships with key clients to enable efficacy of the Agency structure and to gain opportunities for business development

- Day to day communication with key clients on current and new social media projects

Operational Responsibilities

- Understand the business dynamics, user behaviour and competitive environment so as to derive and execute the growth of digital strategy

- Understand client’s business pain-points and opportunities and provide proactive recommendation and integrated marketing initiatives

- Develop a positive and partnering relationship with all clients

- Lead and monitor the digital landscape on a regular basis. Responsible for sharing the latest update and requirements with the management team in the most updated fashion

- Educate and encourage internal teams to identify new opportunities and initiatives. Create an environment to motivate all team members to support digital initiatives

Senior Account Executive/ Account Executive, Digital

Overview

Manage and execute innovative digital campaigns for B2C and B2B clients focusing on public relations and marketing communications.  Handle day to day liaison with clients, as well as manage workflow on accounts with junior staff

Qualifications

- 2 - 3 years digital experience or equivalent 

- Ability to come up with fresh ideas, and write documents 

- Understand basic principles of marketing communications, public relations and relevant client industries (ideally IT and FMCG)

- Is mature and has good client relations skills 

- Knowledge of digital media and how it functions

- Ability to manage client budgets and deadlines
 

Duties and Responsibilities

- Ability to understand client objectives and advise on innovative digital tactics to meet business needs, including:

- How to leverage online and social media to reach the target audience, such as portals BBS, SNS, blogs/microblogs

- Tools and applications to engage the target audience

- How to optimize client’s digital assets such as websites, communities and forums

- How to build relations with key opinion leaders of e-influencers

- How to capture data

- Demonstrates capability for independent client contact by having a solid understanding of the client’s industry, business directions and organization

- Ability to problem-solve

- Share ideas and viewpoints with supervisors regarding client needs on current assignments

- Ability to report results and ROI for completed projects

- Handle vendors and manage quality control of deliverables 

- Able to work with partner agencies and internal teams for integrated campaigns including offline media and events

- When assigned, serve as liaison between client and other H&K offices for inter-office projects/clients

- Financial management, including handling client/vendor contracts and budgets, and responsible for preparing monthly billing and activity reports

- Able to identify new business opportunities with existing clients 

- Assist in responding to RFPs for new business proposals

 

Requirements:
Previous experience in business consulting, government relations and/or related areas.  However, you will need to possess:

- Native English speaker

- Strong education background in politics/economy/law/journalism/communication

- Excellent writing skills

- Knowledge of China's political economic environment and development. Knowledge of China's government is an advantage.

- Strong overall communication and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated team working capabilities and cross-cultural sensitivity

- Pro-active nature and the ability to work independently

- Highly motivated and hard working