Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
APCO Worldwide—a leading global communications consultancy—is a looking for a dynamic mid-level communications professional to manage, develop and support key client relationships. The role will be based in Shanghai and report to a Director.
The chosen candidate will have the title of Associate Consultant and be responsible for independently leading client work, executing consulting assignments, and delegating some tasks to team members. They will work under the supervision of a director or an associate director and interface with all levels of staff and clients in Shanghai and Beijing, taking the following primary responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day client relationships and communication assignments
- Provide strategic advice and executional support across a range of corporate communication needs, including digital and media engagement, executive profiling, corporate positioning, messaging and story development, issues management, content development, and crisis response.
- Deliver high-quality written work with the project teams under light supervision from the supervisor
- Contribute actively in internal and client meetings by offering insightful ideas and well-researched opinions
- Support account leaders to develop new business by preparing proposals and new business pitches
- Maintain the interest and curiosity to stay abreast of client issues and related industry trends, participate in industry networking events and inform team leaders of potential new business opportunities
- Other responsibilities as assigned