JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Communications Manager (Full time)

Salary: negotiable for the right candidate
Benefits: (fuel, mobile) none
Probation period: 3 months
Working hours: 0900 to 1800
Direct report (s): David Johnson and Mark Armsden, Directors
Health: a comprehensive plan is offered to employees after 12 months
Leave: 10 days

Overall: This position requires flexibility, dedication and initiative in order to meet the demands of a very active and changeable communications environment. It also requires an ability to handle a broad range of responsibilities and demands from a list of clients that covers the fields of hospitality, property, design, sports and education, including an element of administration from time to time. Training is provided in all areas – with the most important requirement being a love of the communications industry and drive to succeed.

Job Description:

• Building and maintaining a strong network of media contacts in key Thai and international publications in the following categories:
• Travel and hospitality
• Property
• Design/Architecture
• Sports
• Education
• Achieving regular and consistent press coverage in print, online and broadcast media in local and international publications
• Building strong relationships with press – including local press visits and attending after work functions. An existing network of press contacts would be an advantage
• Updating databases with new local and international press contacts
• Setting up, checking and distributing press announcements through DAC’s distribution system
• Social media monitoring and regular posting of client news
• Following up announcements with local and international press in key markets according to client needs. Tier A markets typically are: Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK. Tier B: India, China, Middle East, Indonesia, Germany, Scandinavia
• Co-ordinating translation of press releases into Thai in liaison with DAC’s Thai Translation Manager
• Planning the buying of advertising
• Tracking media results in the form of clippings and providing valuations for monthly client presentations
• Arranging and co-ordinating events such as press conferences, lunches, seminars and press trips
• Liaison with designers and printers for marketing materials creation
• Co-ordination with DAC’s Communications Manager for Europe (based in London) as required
• Variety of other administrative duties to support sales and marketing efforts, such as advertising contract and materials follow ups with clients and agencies
• Working closely with the office manager when required. As a small company there may be some minor administrative tasks from time to time

David Johnson
Director
Delivering Asia Communications
Direct Phone: +66 (0) 2246 1159
Mobile Phone: +66 (0) 89 170 9866
Email: dj@deliveringasia.com
Website: www.deliveringcommunications.com


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