Core Business Services – Brand, Marketing & Communications - Media Relations Senior Officer - 6 Months Contract

The opportunity

An experienced media relations professional is required for this role. The successful candidate, who should have a strong understanding of working in a global organization, will be required to build strong collaborative relationships amongst the media, business leaders and professionals in the organization. Prior experience in the media, PR industry and professional services firms is highly advantageous.

The person will be a member of EY Greater China Brand, Marketing and Communications (GC BMC) Team to support the delivery of Greater China business objectives, by facilitating changes through communications. Success in this role rests on sustained development of media relations, creation and delivery of professional media programs as well as well-aligned communications amongst internal and external stakeholders of the organization.

Responsibilities:


Your key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the BMC Team to plan and execute PR plans and events for various marketing programs
• Identify suitable media opportunities to effectively communicate EY professional brand, thought leadership and service offerings
• Develop and maintain sound relationship with the media
• Support social media initiatives and crisis communications
• Involve in external agencies management and media monitoring services

Requirements:

To qualify for the role you must have
 

• At least 4 years of relevant working experience, preferably gained in a media organization, a PR agency or multinational professional services firm; financial services experience preferred
• Bachelor degree, preferably in journalism, communications or related discipline
• Strong media network on both local and national level; sound understanding of the media landscape and its changing trends
• Able to offer media insight and recommendation to achieve targeted and quality media exposure
• Excellent bilingual (English & Mandarin) language skills; solid skills on writing and editing press and presentation materials, newsletters and speeches
• Strong organizational skills, able to plan and manage media events at senior levels  
• A team player with excellent communication skills and confident to communicate with C-suite executives                                                                  
• Results-oriented and able to work independently under tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What working at EY offers
 

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
   

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we'll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

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