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Remote work options
Thanks to technology, we no longer have to be physically present at the office to be productive. Joining our company allows you to work anywhere without place-constraint.
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Team-building events
Our company simply cannot function well without teams of people working together. That said, we provide numerous team-building activities and events for you and your team to nurture meaningful relationships between every individual.
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Career growth
Ever feel stuck with your career? We don't hire you simply because we needed to fill an empty slot. Together, we will help you shape and grow your career so you can progress further and rediscover your true sense of purpose at work.
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Wellness
As much as we care about our business, we also care for every one of our employees' wellness. To keep you happy at work, we provide a range of self-help services and facilities that you can use at any moment.
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Job description for Media Relations Officer at Hydragun Pte Ltd
- Facilitating media coverage and/or reviews of the brand’s products, via both active and reactive pitching;
- Responding to and facilitating media and partner requests for information, creative assets, interviews, affiliate support, etc;
- Creating, organising, and fact-checking/copy-checking media and PR materials such as articles and press releases;
- Engaging in ongoing relationship-building with journalists, media platforms, and the like to support marketing and public relations efforts;
- Engaging in regular media monitoring and ensuring that the excellent name and reputation of the brand are maintained, including crisis management if required;
- Reporting on in-house and external projects to internal stakeholders and providing analysis and recommendations;
- Proposing and executing other projects and strategies to improve the organization’s brand;
- Up-to-date industry knowledge and experience Deep familiarity with the journalism/media industry and landscape; Willingness to learn and keep up with the latest industry trends, especially digital media trends and practices e.g. the use of affiliate links, media databases and communities such as Meltwater and HARO, etc; Experience with international media and/or PR landscapes (including Australia, the US, or the UK) strongly preferred; Warm industry contacts preferred; Some knowledge or experience of e-commerce basics such as SEO and understanding of most popular digital traffic channels a bonus
- Language skills Flawless written and very strong spoken English; Polished yet versatile writing style with a good eye and ear for detail; Experience with writing and in structural, line-, and copy-editing – you’ll be expected to do a fair bit of copywriting and editing; Ability to follow (and help develop) the brand voice and the brand’s written style guide;
- Communications and relationship management skills Ability to connect with journalists and other external contacts and partners from all over the world; Ability to communicate with tact and nuance and with the brand’s best interests in mind, including in delicate or crisis situations;
- Strategic thinkingAbility to comprehend the organization’s top-level business, branding, and marketing strategy; adapt to changes and understand nuances in strategy; and translate said strategy to relevant media and PR projects and efforts
- AdaptabilityWillingness to take on new types of projects and try out new ideas – we’re a startup, so flexibility and the ability to function in a dynamic, fast-paced, interdisciplinary, and high-VUCA environment is required
- Initiative and organization Self-starter; able to start, run, and finish your own projects independently and successfully Highly organized; able to juggle multiple objectives and initiatives at the same time;
- Digital literacyAbility to adapt to remote work software and practices – we’re a remote-first startup, so you’ll need to get familiar with Slack and Zoom etiquette and working on G Suite, Smartsheet, Notion, etc
- 2+ years of experience in Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or any relevant field
- Strong command of the English language
- Strong communication skills
- Outgoing or equipped with people skills or soft skills that will help with networking with stakeholders, journalists, and more
- Highly motivated, passionate, results-oriented
- Adaptable
- Highly organized
- Interest in sports, health or fitness
- Full-time role