Project Management Associate (with a PR focus)

What to expect from the role

• Hands-on experience in creating innovative campaigns and strategies to engage with the public and media
• Exposure to marketing campaigns and media relations
• Learn how to organize, multitask and manage time
• Learn on the job regarding the best practices in public relations
• Exposure to the field of public relations and its various responsibilities
• Work with a group of enthusiastic coworkers passionate about pushing Taiwan’s startup ecosystem onto the international stage
• Enjoy working in an English-first environment with remote Wednesdays, Friday happy hours, occasional work travel opportunities along with all the other benefits

Responsibilities

• Responding to requests for information releases or press conferences from the media or designating a spokesperson or source of information
• Writing press releases, speeches to be made, and other copies of media communications to promote our company image
• Creating PR campaigns and strategies through planning, organizing, or directing the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder views of the organization's agenda and accomplishments
• Studying the organization's objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote company image in order to attract top talents
• Preparing and editing organizational publications, including newsletters and social media content
• Updating and maintaining Web content, press kits, company decks, brochures, videos, and other materials of relevance
• Managing relations with media and promoting the company’s image and activities in the press through online and offline mediums
• Tracking media coverage and following industry trends
• Preparing and submitting PR campaign results
• Providing innovative and quick solutions in cases of PR emergencies
• Facilitating and negotiating and disputing with the public or external parties
• Regularly surveying and studying of public opinion to work on the possible flaws in campaign strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field
• Prior experience with media management or public relations including but not limited to: maintaining media relations, running PR campaigns, handling a press conference etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English
• Knowledge of branding/marketing
• An ability to work on big strategic plans as well as day-to-day tasks
• Ability to think both creatively and strategically
• Ability to assist with PR campaigns that deliver measurable results and meet objectives
• Deadline-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills
• Creativity in securing coverage and buzz with traditional outlets
• Understanding of social media
• Basic project and budget management skills
• Basic knowledge of computers and writing software (MS Office)
• Responds well under pressure with strict time limits
• Quick and enthusiastic learner
• Familiarity with video editing/cutting or Japanese language ability is a plus

There will be three rounds of interviews.