JOB SUMMARY

As an Associate / Manager, you will be responsible for initiating, developing and managing appropriate communication strategies and programmes to achieve clients’ objectives and be responsible for their overall successful implementation and management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Account Management
  • Day-to-day management of account, including WIP meetings, according to agreed programme and scope of work
  • Fully familiarise oneself with clients’ business and related industry, client contacts, and clients’ internal communication processes
  • Prepare client monthly activity reports detailing all activities carried out for the month
  • Ensure all materials and reports submitted to clients are timely, accurate, error-free and approved by account lead (account consultant or director)
  • Oversee and sign-off on all materials and reports for client submission
  • Brief and manage third parties e.g. designers, photographers, event companies and vendors
  • Manage and oversee client events, logistics and coordination
  • Serve as account lead, manage client contact and correspondence
  • Assist on budget and costing research
  • Provide accurate deliverables and budget estimates using the PRecious Communications Estimator for projects & retainers
  • Manage and track client deliverables and budgets to prevent over-servicing
  • Proactively alert relevant director to any emerging client or budget issues
  • Oversee media monitoring, compilation of media clippings and media pitching
  • Build and cultivate relationships with the media and influencers
  • Brief clients’ spokesperson ahead of interviews
Client Management & Strategy Counsel
  • Contribute strategic and creative inputs for clients’ PR programmes, proposals and at client meetings
  • Provide client counsel, proactively build client trust and relationships
  • Develop long-term strategic plans / recommendations for clients, ensuring alignment and integration with clients’ marketing and digital strategy and execution
  • Support research for media training (e.g. research on media / journalists)
  • Monitor and alert team and directors to emerging and potential PR or industry issues relevant to client
  • Prepare recommendations to forestall or capitalise on emerging PR or industry issues
  • Prepare comms programme or project evaluation reports at appropriate intervals
  • Conduct periodic strategic comms programme reviews for clients and recommend adjustments if required
  • Assist in media training of clients
Content Development
  • Develop content (e.g. press releases, FAQs, media briefing materials, client briefing books, presentation decks, social / digital content, speeches / talking points, message house, editorial calendar)
  • Adapt and customise content for different audience and formats
  • Create hooks and create media / audience appeal (e.g. strong pitch, headline, caption)
  • Use narrative and composition skills to tell a story
  • Oversee and manage the quality of content development (writing skills, strategy) of juniors and provide final sign-off
Team Work & Management
  • Live and advocate PRecious Principles
  • Manage, coach and train junior or new members
  • Offer and help others beyond own scope of work
  • Conduct training and sharing sessions
Business Development & Management
  • Contribute in business development pitches and undertake research / intelligence gathering
  • Provide business development leads as and when you come across them
  • Identify organic business opportunities from existing clients locally and across countries
  • Coach team members in business development skills

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • 4-6+ years of experience in public relations in an agency environment.
  • Proven track record of managing complex communication projects and building strong client relationships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


About PRecious Communications

PRecious Communications is an award-winning, Southeast Asia-based agency at the forefront of PR and Integrated Communications. With offices and teams across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam — and as the Southeast Asia partner of the GlobalCom PR Network — we help brands tell their stories and connect with audiences across Asia-Pacific.

Originally built on a strong foundation in public relations, we’ve grown into a hybrid agency that supports clients with go-to-market strategies, digital content, integrated brand communications, and strategic media counsel. Our portfolio spans tech, finance, healthcare, sustainability, and consumer sectors — with tailored solutions for both global brands and local disruptors.

Recognitions include:

🥇 Company of the Year “Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations – Medium-size” (Gold) – STEVIES INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2024

🥇 Most Innovative PR Agency of the Year – APAC Stevie Awards 2023

🥇 PR Team of the Year (Gold) – Marketing Interactive PR Awards 2022

🥇 PRCA SEA AWARDS – Medium Consultancy of the Year 2021

🥇 IPRS PRISM AWARDS – Outstanding PR Consultancy of the Year 2021

Ready to grow with us?

Apply now or email us at Talent@preciouscomms.com with your resume.