PR Account Executive

PLUG is an award-winning independent Marketing and Communications Agency based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. We are looking for a Public Relations Account Executive (bilingual) with at least 1 years of relevant PR experience in consumer and corp/tech comms, and good media and influencer relations. The right candidate will be bilingual with native-level proficiency in spoken and written Cantonese (Traditional Chinese) and great business level English language. Candidates with less experience will be considered for an PR Assistant role. 

 

A PR Account Executive at PLUG takes responsibility for delivering campaigns against set objectives, play a significant role in the day-to-day execution of that campaign to achieve KPIs, work closely with senior team members and all external stakeholders.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Media monitoring and coverage tracking;
• Compilation of coverage reports;
• Media and influencer relations;
• Management of projects and client campaigns;
• Attending regular client and team meetings, ensuring key assigned milestones are met and projects are being delivered;
• Day-to-day client liaison;
• Compilation of media lists and databases;
  
• Support client research

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Established media and influencer relationships in Hong Kong preferred;
• Ideally 1 year of experience in a PR agency with media pitching experience;
• Good written and spoken English and Cantonese;
• Good writing skill and experience in creative writing;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  
• Effective research skills;
• Good attention to detail;
• Positive and professional attitude;
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software;

 

More About PLUG: We were founded in 2007 as a small consumer PR agency with a big ambition to do iconic work. A few years on and we have grown into a full-service communications house, creating value for our clients and our team members.

We pride ourselves on the following:

• Handling all business with a conscience
  
• Redefining expectations
  
• Enriching lives
  

Our team members are at the center of everything we do. We encourage everyone to be open-minded, empathetic, to communicate openly and to have a growth mentality. We operate a policy of freedom and responsibility, empowering our staff to take control of their own time and tasks in return for high quality work and accountability.

Benefits at PLUG: PLUG offers extensive benefits including a four-day work week, birthday leave, closure of office between Christmas and the New Year, flexible working hours, generous annual leave, UNPLUG long service leave of 3+ weeks extra, 16 week maternity leave, yearly bonus and pay reviews, career mentorship and more.