PR Executive – INDEX Media

General Summary or Job Objective
Handle the media & PR requirements of INDEX Media in line with company’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values, goals and objectives and the business plan set for the Media & Marketing Department.
Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan and develop an effective media plan including but not limited to Public Relation Activities, Mass Media Activities, Journalism, Advertisement, Commercials, Publishing and Internet.
• Coordinate with project managers, event coordinators to prepare events’ Media & PR campaigns.
• Develop and maintain the Media Library.
• Able to write press releases, reports, advertorials and speeches based on specific briefs.
• Able to write in an accurate, clear and complete style.
• Meet related deadlines.
• Can organize and conduct effective press events.
• Is able to contact and attract the local and international members of the press to press events.
• Is able to follow up with reporters on publications of press releases and other related articles.
• Ensure proper media coverage for undertaken activity or event.
• Maintain a good working relationship with members of the press.
• Maintain good archives for all publicized events.
• Manage booking of advertising space.
• Work closely with web developers to update news section on INDEX Holding’s websites.
• Coordinate with the different (Probable) external clients to prepare their media campaigns.
• Liaise with designers for the execution of high quality advertisements.
• Handle any related translation job.
• Develop reports about Media & PR activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• University graduate in a related field.
• 5 years+ experience in a similar field.

Skills required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to dealing with people.
• Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to produce high quality work.
• Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Capable of working independently and as part of the project team.
• Good team player/leader.
• Have responsibility as an individual.
• Ability to use email and Internet applications.