Communications Manager, APAC
CNBC
Singapore, SGThis was removed by the employer on 3/31/2020 9:19:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
OVERVIEW
The Communications Manager, APAC manages press and communication activities for CNBC across APAC, ensuring the brand is positively positioned in front of both audience and trade partners and its reputation as first in business and financial news is maintained. The Communications Manager handles media relations, delivers coverage of key news stories and business wins. In addition, the Communications Manager, APAC manages the creation and delivery of all-staff internal communications across the region, working in concert with the Communications Manager, APAC. Working with key internal stakeholders in every department across the organization, this individual has an exceptional ability to build strong and constructive working relationships.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Help create and execute strategic PR plans for CNBC's long form content including research, building media lists and pitching and coordinating interviews for talent and producers
• Work closely with the CNBC's APAC newsroom to identify and disseminate breaking news and big interviews
• Work with field producers to gain content when CNBC reporters are on location at events, such as Mobile World Congress, RISE conference
• Generate press materials including news releases, media alerts, programming announcements, pitch letters and talking points
• Partner with internal teams across the business to identify publicity opportunities, including CNBC's commercial division Catalyst
• Actively contribute to the networks distribution communications strategy working with internal and external partners
• Develop relationships with the organisations appearing on the network to bolster CNBC's reputation amongst key stakeholders and PR industry leaders
• Proactively work with PR and media agencies to position CNBC as the number one business and financial news network
• Seek opportunities to profile editorial and corporate leaders within the news/advertising media industry
• Build and maintain positive relationships with business, consumer and trade press
• Cultivate positive relationships with talent, producers and newsdesk to help external and internal communication flow
• Manage internal photo shoots for business day programs, talent and events
• Oversee CNBC's entry into external awards from working with internal teams to get data, drafting the copy for the awards to submitting them
• Daily management and upkeep of the @ CNBCiPR Twitter feed
• Work closely with CNBC's social media and digital team to promote content online
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Manage the production of CNBC International's weekly internal newsletter, Inside CNBC
• Monitor competitive environment via daily review of competitive/industry news and provide briefings to senior leadership on developments
• Work with the Head of International Communications & Strategic Partnerships to deliver an active and informed internal communications programme which engages internal audiences
• Play a fundamental role in the planning and delivery of leadership communications including the quarterly Town Hall from the CNBC President and CEO
• Manage and track the APAC Communications budget working closely with the APAC team to ensure rigorous attention to detail on all PR and comms related costs
Qualifications
/Requirements
Prior experience in either internal communications, marketing communications or PR essential
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail fundamental
Excellent interpersonal skills, combining the ability to build effective networks of relations within the business is key
Ability to multi-task, working on multiple projects with minimal supervision, and to tight deadlines crucial
Strong communicator, who is articulate, dynamic, enthusiastic and a self-starter important
Excellent attention to detail imperative
Strong interest in and knowledge of news media desirable
Experience working in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team desirable
Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint a plus
Willingness to travel a bonus
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.