Total 5 communications engineer job vacancies in Accounting / Auditing category in D09 Cairnhill, Orchard, River Valley

You are the captain of our ship. You are the person responsible for building a sustainable business strategy for the practices. To ensure profitability, and yet identify business opportunities that are enjoyable and resume worthy.

You are responsible for developing a team that is happy, rewarded and performing at its best. To be the person that everybody loves working with. You embody the RICE values, especially that of ‘enterprise’. Because you build capital through risk and initiative, while accepting full responsibility for the outcome of what you do (and what you do not do). You ensure that the work output reflects positively on the brand that is RICE.

As an Account Director with RICE, your key responsibilities include:

Practice Profitability

• Ensuring that a sound business strategy is in place for sustained profitability – with a good understanding of client and competitor businesses
• Keeping a check on levels on servicing, with the intention to reduce over-servicing without compromising on client satisfaction
• Making a call on fee adjustments, team changes and revisions to scope of work, when required – and having those difficult conversations, where required

New Business Acquisition

• Managing annual revenue targets
• Seeking new areas of potential business development
• Identifying new business leads within existing market potential
• Developing the right tools and team required to win new business

Team Development

• Identifying, hiring and retaining talent that match the needs of the organisation and our clients – to achieve as low as possible a turnover rate within the practice
• Ensuring that all talents are optimised, rewarded and lead a balanced life in the office
• Seeking to continually strengthen team skill sets, knowledge and connectivity so as to enable them to work more effectively and efficiently

Client Management

• Ensuring that the client is receiving value for the investment they are making with RICE
• Providing ongoing strategic counsel to the client when and where required
• Being the key point of contact for all matters related to issues and crises management

Company Champion and Market & Industry Connectivity

• Championing RICE in places where it matters
• Being seen in the right places, at the right time
• Attending industry events, with the intention to network and increase connectivity for increased productivity and efficiencies

Requirements

• At least six to eight years of experience in the communications industry, including on the agency-side - corporate communications experience and work with consumer brands would be a bonus
• Passion for communications, with a sound understanding of the various disciplines, but with an expertise in Public Relations
• Well-versed with the building blocks of Public Relations and have proven to be a trusted consultant in your previous role
• Must be comfortable with technology, corporate and digital media communications, working with brands and agency partners
• A proven track-record in problem-solving, managing teams and have strong interpersonal skills
• Have managed Pan-Asian campaigns and are familiar with the nuances in various markets in the region
• Have a good understanding of consultant billing systems, budget and team forecasting, team development and other growth processes
• Have the experience in developing and conducting training and development modules across the organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Our reputation often rests in your hands. You are essential to our survival, our pillar of support without whom we may not stay standing for too long. You are also our eyes and ears on the ground – well-connected, and more often than not, possibly the most influential when dealing with our outreach partners, e.g. like members of the media.

Having said that, we also recognise that you are very new to the industry and as such, are like a sponge, absorbing knowledge, skills and ‘the ways’ from your leaders, peers and clients. We also recognise that this is possibly the most important phase of your career – when you either make it or break it.

Your key responsibilities include:

Public Relations Skills

• Being capable of writing media materials (press releases, company backgrounders, spokesperson biographies, media invitations, etc.)
• Writing and pitching stories, interactions and engagements to key media personnel
• Having a working understanding of new media and its potential
• Being capable of handling logistics and organising events (including sourcing of suppliers, venue identification and coordination of personnel) with minimal supervision

Market Knowledge

• Conducting regular qualitative and quantitative research, including the design and development of surveys / questionnaires, complimented by knowledge of research resources
• Having working knowledge of the clients’ industry, key players, the challenges and opportunities for their business
• Being knowledgeable about the communications industry, its key players and our competition
• Staying updated on industry and market trends, feeding learnings and key take-aways into overall client and Company strategy, when required

Account Management

• Engaging in regular interactions with the clients
• Responding to their queries and deliverables
• Supporting the team where required to ensure the smooth delivery of tasks
• Coordinating and recording of regular work-in-progress meetings both internally and with the client to ensure efficient client delivery
• Maintaining a database of media contacts, editorial calendars, conference calendars and other relevant resources on a regular basis for the team and each client

Accountability & Reporting

• Organising and delivering on tasks as agreed with your team members
• Managing the media (and social media) monitoring process – ongoing compilation of relevant media coverage on the client, its business, the competition and the industry
• Diligently completing client reports on time, in accordance to prescribed formats and timelines

Influencer Relations

• Having a good understanding of the local media landscape on a whole, with insights on key players, specialist media and the people that matter
• Being well-connected with Tier 1 and 2 media relevant to your clients’ business
• Taking interest and having an understanding of key influencers (relevant to the practice or clients’ business) in the South East Asian region

Requirements

• You should have at least two to three years of experience in Public Relations or a related communications experience
• You have good presentation skills, are confident in your approach and possess excellent communication and people skills
• You have strong research skills and thorough in your approach
• You are able to cope well under pressure
• You have a positive attitude, are keen to learn

If not for you, things would just fall apart.

You keep this ship moving – be it through a calm sea, or the rough waters. You are the ‘go to’ person when it comes to managing the client’s business. You have been in the trade for as long as you can remember and have a thorough understanding of the business. You keep things on track, ensure that deadlines are met and that everyone is happy at the end of the day because you know that it is the right thing to do.

You thrive in this role because you are a motivated, driven and determined individual with the capacity to look for lateral solutions to business issues. You have the gravitas to deal with senior stakeholders on a regular basis, but are also grounded enough to work at the grass roots level, too.

As an Account Manager, your key responsibilities include:

Programme Lead and Accountability

• Being the key point of contact on all accounts that you manage, providing day-to-day counsel and managing issues with a calm head on your shoulders
• Leading / supervising projects, a work-plan and any on-ground logistics related to events and client programmes
• Having a clear understanding of the agreed scope of work, hours involved and deliverables expected
• Managing expectations – both internally and externally
• Continually looking for ways to enhance the value you provide the client and their business
• Defining clear roles and responsibilities for each member of the team
• Taking responsibility for ensuring that the right people are involved, when they need to be
• Managing the team and optimising available talent and resources to ensure the satisfactory delivery of our services in accordance to client agreements and pre-determined deadlines
• Having a clear understanding of vertical and horizontal industries and the opportunities for cross-industry / intra-Company collaborations
• Developing effective case studies to showcase the work completed by the team

Public Relations Skills

• Developing sound Public Relations and Social Media strategies and plans, with a clear indication of deliverables and deadlines
• Being capable of developing messaging documents, assisting in media trainings and spokesperson briefings
• Analysing media coverage and providing strategic counsel as a result

New Business Support

• Farming for projects and new business opportunities amongst the pool of existing clients
• Scanning for any additional opportunities amongst the pool of existing client and agency partners
• Scanning for any new opportunities through Government Business tenders
• Working with the team on proposals for newly-identified opportunities, taking the lead in certain aspects of the same
• Being involved in any new business negotiations and closures

Influencer Relations

• Having a thorough understanding of the local media and influencer landscape
• Having a working understanding of the media landscape in South East Asia
• Being well-connected to media and key influencers (relevant to your practice)
• Facilitating introductions internally so as to improve connectivity within the agency

Internal Connectivity

• Staying connected with your contemporaries across the agency to efficiently map skill sets and requirements with the aim to optimise use of available talent and resources
• Sharing any new learnings, skills or knowledge that you have picked-up through official/unofficial training sessions via the monthly sharing sessions / brown bag sessions organised by the Company
• Attending industry events, with the intention to network and increase connectivity for increased productivity and efficiencies

Requirements

• At least four to six years of experience in the communications industry, including on the agency-side
• You are well-connected in the industry and have a good working relationship with key stakeholders such as media and analysts
• You must be highly motivated, a self-starter with exception interpersonal skills with excellent presentation skills, too
• Your attitude towards the business is that of an entrepreneur with a positive attitude
• You should be a mature person, with a passion for the communications industry and Public Relations
• You should display the ability to be an empathetic team player in a small and informal, but diverse working environment
• You have the ability to handle stress well, be deadline-driven and are able to multi-task
• You have an analytical and logical mind, with a passion for high-quality client service and delivery
• You have the experience of managing as well as coaching members of a team

Our reputation often rests in your hands. You are essential to our survival, our pillar of support without whom we may not stay standing for too long. You are also our eyes and ears on the ground – well-connected, and more often than not, possibly the most influential when dealing with our outreach partners, e.g. like members of the media.

Having said that, we also recognise that you are very new to the industry and as such, are like a sponge, absorbing knowledge, skills and ‘the ways’ from your leaders, peers and clients. We also recognise that this is possibly the most important phase of your career – when you either make it or break it.

Your key responsibilities include:

Public Relations Skills

• Being capable of writing media materials (press releases, company backgrounders, spokesperson biographies, media invitations, etc.)
• Writing and pitching stories, interactions and engagements to key media personnel
• Having a working understanding of new media and its potential
• Being capable of handling logistics and organising events (including sourcing of suppliers, venue identification and coordination of personnel) with minimal supervision

Market Knowledge

• Conducting regular qualitative and quantitative research, including the design and development of surveys / questionnaires, complimented by knowledge of research resources
• Having working knowledge of the clients’ industry, key players, the challenges and opportunities for their business
• Being knowledgeable about the communications industry, its key players and our competition
• Staying updated on industry and market trends, feeding learnings and key take-aways into overall client and Company strategy, when required

Account Management

• Engaging in regular interactions with the clients
• Responding to their queries and deliverables
• Supporting the team where required to ensure the smooth delivery of tasks
• Coordinating and recording of regular work-in-progress meetings both internally and with the client to ensure efficient client delivery
• Maintaining a database of media contacts, editorial calendars, conference calendars and other relevant resources on a regular basis for the team and each client

Accountability & Reporting

• Organising and delivering on tasks as agreed with your team members
• Managing the media (and social media) monitoring process – ongoing compilation of relevant media coverage on the client, its business, the competition and the industry
• Diligently completing client reports on time, in accordance to prescribed formats and timelines

Influencer Relations

• Having a good understanding of the local media landscape on a whole, with insights on key players, specialist media and the people that matter
• Being well-connected with Tier 1 and 2 media relevant to your clients’ business
• Taking interest and having an understanding of key influencers (relevant to the practice or clients’ business) in the South East Asian region

Requirements

• You should have some basic experience (including internships) in Public Relations or a related communications experience
• You have good presentation skills, are confident in your approach and possess excellent communication and people skills
• You have strong research skills and thorough in your approach
• You are able to cope well under pressure
• You have a positive attitude, are keen to learn

You are the captain of our ship. You are the person responsible for building a sustainable business strategy for the practices. To ensure profitability, and yet identify business opportunities that are enjoyable and resume worthy.

You are responsible for developing a team that is happy, rewarded and performing at its best. To be the person that everybody loves working with. You embody the RICE values, especially that of ‘enterprise’. Because you build capital through risk and initiative, while accepting full responsibility for the outcome of what you do (and what you do not do). You ensure that the work output reflects positively on the brand that is RICE.

As a Senior Account Manager or Account Director with RICE, your key responsibilities include:

Practice Profitability

• Ensuring that a sound business strategy is in place for sustained profitability – with a good understanding of client and competitor businesses
• Keeping a check on levels on servicing, with the intention to reduce over-servicing without compromising on client satisfaction
• Making a call on fee adjustments, team changes and revisions to scope of work, when required – and having those difficult conversations, where required

New Business Acquisition

• Managing annual revenue targets
• Seeking new areas of potential business development
• Identifying new business leads within existing market potential
• Developing the right tools and team required to win new business

Team Development

• Identifying, hiring and retaining talent that match the needs of the organisation and our clients – to achieve as low as possible a turnover rate within the practice
• Ensuring that all talents are optimised, rewarded and lead a balanced life in the office
• Seeking to continually strengthen team skill sets, knowledge and connectivity so as to enable them to work more effectively and efficiently

Client Management

• Ensuring that the client is receiving value for the investment they are making with RICE
• Providing ongoing strategic counsel to the client when and where required
• Being the key point of contact for all matters related to issues and crises management

Company Champion and Market & Industry Connectivity

• Championing RICE in places where it matters
• Being seen in the right places, at the right time
• Attending industry events, with the intention to network and increase connectivity for increased productivity and efficiencies

Requirements

• At least six to eight years of experience in the communications industry, including on the agency-side - corporate communications experience and work with consumer brands would be a bonus
• Passion for communications, with a sound understanding of the various disciplines, but with an expertise in Public Relations
• Well-versed with the building blocks of Public Relations and have proven to be a trusted consultant in your previous role
• Must be comfortable with technology, corporate and digital media communications, working with brands and agency partners
• A proven track-record in problem-solving, managing teams and have strong interpersonal skills
• Have managed Pan-Asian campaigns and are familiar with the nuances in various markets in the region
• Have a good understanding of consultant billing systems, budget and team forecasting, team development and other growth processes
• Have the experience in developing and conducting training and development modules across the organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills