Job
Summary
Based in Singapore, the
Assistant PR Manager is responsible for planning and implementing
public relations strategies on a global scale across key and
potential markets. As part of the PR team, this position is also
responsible for directing the efforts of PR agencies and
coordinating at the strategic and tactical levels with the other
departments of the brand's regional
offices.
Primary
Relationships
This position
reports directly to the Assistant Communications
Director.
Within the organisation, this position
will also work with the Marketing, Social, Digital and CRM teams
and will also have working relationships with the Design and
Operations teams, the Tea Institute, as well as staff with similar
positions within partner and franchise organisations. Outside the
organisation, the position has secondary working relationships with
PR & influencer agencies, digital agencies,
etc.
Job
Descriptions
Oversee
and guide the strategic efforts of global partners and PR agencies
to secure media coverage in top-tier local and international
publications.
Assist in creating, implementing
and measuring the success of a comprehensive global PR strategy
that enhances the brand's luxury image and international
positioning across key and potential markets.
Direct the development of press releases, media alerts,
and PR pitches, ensuring alignment with brand objectives, while
coordinating execution through global partners and PR
agencies.
Represent TWG Tea as the brand's
global voice in collaboration with partners and PR agencies,
ensuring adherence to brand and editorial guidelines in all
external communications.
Cultivate and
maintain successful working relationships with international media
publications, journalists, key opinion leaders / influencers and
content creators to drive earned media and organic social media
coverages.
Oversee global partner and agency
engagement with international media on requests, photoshoots, and
giftings, ensuring brand alignment and strategic
consistency.
Monitor and evaluate press and
social media coverage, as well as global industry trends, and
provide strategic insights to internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with TWG Tea subsidiaries, franchises, and
distributors to ensure global alignment on brand communications and
editorial standards.
Manage global PR crises
in coordination with external PR agencies and internal
stakeholders.
Coordinate with global partners
and PR agencies on the planning and implementation of campaigns and
initiatives across key and potential markets.
Oversee the proper archiving of global PR reports and
media clippings and ensure the regular review and enhancement of PR
reporting standards.
Manage the upkeep of TWG
Tea's global media database and ensure periodic refreshes of media
outreach strategy to constantly remain
current.
Requirements
Minimum of 3 to 4 years' experience in communications,
public relations and influencer marketing with demonstrated success
on a global level, preferably in the luxury retail
sector.
Bachelor's degree in communications
and public relations preferred.
Experience
working in an international PR agency or luxury brand is an
advantage.
Applicants must be fluent in
written and spoken
English.
Others
Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the
design and execution of luxury marketing, communications and public
relations activities.
Strong creative,
strategic, analytical, organizational and personal
skills.
Demonstrated successful experience
writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with
international media.
Computer literacy in word
processing, data base management and page layout.
Commitment to working in cross-functional
teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects at
a time with a high level of attention to detail.
Out-of-town, overnight travel to Singapore or within the
region might be required from time to time (less than
5%).
Only shortlisted
candidates will be
notified.
Please upload detailed
resume, indicating reasons for leaving, last drawn salary, expected
salary and date of availability.
Assistant Manager • Singapore