Role & Objective:

• Direct and develop a number of accounts within the company at the correct level of profitability and to the accepted standard
• Lead the group’s day-to-day functions in the absence of the group director
• Plan, organise, control and lead the activities of a group of account executives, consultants, senior consultants and support staff, to achieve the required objectives of client activities within agreed budgets and timetables
• Manage and be responsible for client budget to ensure contract profitability
• Recommend fee and profitability and participate in budget negotiation with clients
• Monitor and check client contracts in team to ensure proper administrative conduct and compliance with the Company’s policy
• Develop relevant PR activities and strategies for clients including seeking opportunities to provide added-value service and facilitate cross support and cross marketing
• Act as frontline senior counsellor to clients
• Review all group work on assigned accounts and take responsibility for all activities conducted by the firm on behalf of assigned clients
• Ensure all accounts are maintained within budget and time constraints, and resolve any problems
• Assure all client files are complete, up-to-date, easily accessible and neat
• Ensure clients are provided weekly activity updates or reports and that monthly review meetings are held
• Maintain contact with all clients within the group, ensuring involvement of client senior management wherever possible
• Keep Director aware of all client developments, opportunities and potential problems
• Make recommendations to Director on client activities. Make firm recommendations to clients even when those recommendations may be contrary to a client’s intended course of action
• Make recommendations to Director on amending existing client programmes
• Be familiar with the Company’s terms of business and standard client contract
• Hold regular internal and external client review meetings
• Actively seek and secure new business.  Take a leading role in putting together new business proposals and presentations
• Help ensure good business practice on behalf of the company towards its clients and suppliers
• Participate in staff training and development of the group
• Provide input for subordinates’ performance reviews

Experience & Competencies:

• Former journalist with Hong Kong or regional media with 5+ years’ experience, preferably in a major international news service or business news publication or television in Asia,
• Excellent spoken and written English, Chinese a strong advantage
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to interact with senior executives and provide sound advice and counsel
• Excellent presentation skills
• Able to work professionally with teams across the Hong Kong office, Asia Pacific and globally
• Willingness to travel around the region
• Willingness or proven ability to grow and develop business

Interested candidates should write to: The Human Resources Manager, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Asia, 36th Floor, PCCW Tower, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, email: hkrecruit@hillandknowlton.com.hk

Please send full resume with current and expected salary.

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Information provided will be used for employment purposes only and will be destroyed within 6 months from the date of receipt.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies is one of the world’s largest strategic communications firms with over 80 offices in 50 countries.  Established in 1927 we bring our clients deep industry sector expertise while providing a full suite of communications services including social and traditional media relations, brand and reputation management, research and measurement, creative and design, as well as smart storytelling and content management services. 2018 marks our 60^th anniversary in Asia and although we are taking this opportunity to reflect on our successes, we are focusing on our future more than ever. Our work in Hong Kong is becoming more integrated, more digital and more insightful than ever before and we are looking for the right talent to join us on our journey.