{T&A OGILVY} SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER - PR/ COMMUNICATIONS (HCM BASED) - VIETNAMESE CANDIDATE ONLY

• Account Management & Client Partnership

  • Uncover business needs and objectives, craft appropriate overall strategies and plans to achieve clients’ business objectives.

  • Understand clients' businesses and identifies opportunities to grow our business with them.

  • Maintain a close understanding of client campaigns, objectives, and challenges.

  • Proactively consult with clients on emerging opportunities and potential risks, providing timely and insightful recommendations.

  • Provide strategic oversight and guidance on account management activities, ensuring alignment with client objectives and overall business goals, as well as service quality. 

• Media Relations and Local PR Expertise

  • Serve as the agency's leading expert on the Vietnam media landscape, possessing an extensive network of media contacts and a deep understanding of media operations and trends.

  • Proactively cultivate relationships with key media and influencers.

  • Provide expert guidance on navigating media crises and protecting brand reputation.

  • Act as a trusted partner to brand leaders, offering informed perspectives and strategic recommendations.

• Strategy Development & Execution

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the corporation’s overall goals and brand objectives.

  • Manage communication campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, print, social media, and press.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in writing skills to craft internal and client correspondence, communications plans, press materials, new business proposals, etc.

  • Perform tactical proficiency in media practice, including creating and driving outreach plans, message development, management of events, growth of contact network and effective pitching and training of spokespersons on speeches and presentations.

  • Support brand awareness efforts and ensure all communication aligns with the branding guidelines.

  • Work with cross-functional teams to create cohesive messaging for campaigns, events, and product launches.

  • Measure the effectiveness of communication strategies through analytics and feedback.

  • Identify opportunities to create new and innovative PR solutions that address emerging client needs and help them establish a competitive edge.

• Crisis Communication

  • Prepare for and manage communication strategies during crisis situations, ensuring timely and effective responses to protect the brand’s reputation.

  • Provide guidance to senior leadership on crisis communication tactics and handle sensitive situations with discretion.

• Talent Coaching and Development

  • Mentor and develop team members to become trusted advisors and strategic partners to clients.

  • Cultivate a culture of proactive problem-solving, innovation, and client-centricity within the team.

  • Empower team members to anticipate client needs and proactively offer solutions.

What You’ll Need  

This person should be qualified:

• At least 8 years of PR/ Communications experience (Agency experience is preferred). Already in Senior Manager level.

• Strong project management and campaign execution.

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful PR campaigns.

• Strong understanding of the PR landscape and media relations.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Confident in communication & presentation.

• Possessing a high degree of English competency.

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.  

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. 

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. 

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.