Associate

Weber Shandwick Korea is seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about communications and excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our global and domestic healthcare and pharmaceutical clients in various communications-related projects.

As an Associate/Senior Associate you will be an integral contributor to our Healthcare team, working closely with well-known and highly reputable Communications consultants to support our globally known pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. Additionally, you will have access to a wealth of knowledge through other consultants across our global network.

What You Will Do:

• Work with clients to develop creative and innovative initiatives to support brand strategy, brand awareness, and PR;
• Develop and present relevant market research and analysis on client competitors, related industries, and current issues
• Support global healthcare companies’ entry into the Korean market by consulting clients on marketing strategies and client targets;
• Support Media Relations-related tasks, such as writing news releases, arranging interviews, and planning/managing press-related events.

What You Will Need:

• Fluent Korean (Ability to do business smoothly in Korean);
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience PR and Communications industry, ideally in an agency environment
• Knowledge of media and social media practices.

Preferred Experience:

• English Proficiency (our Healthcare team consultants currently utilise Korean on a day-to-day basis, but if you can bring English or other languages to the team, it is a huge plus for us!);
• Experience in the Healthcare Industry (Pharmaceutical / Medical / Medtech / Healthcare Communications & Marketing / Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical Sales / Cosmetics, etc.);
• Experience of research and insights

What We Look For:

• Highly motivated individuals with a passion for driving cultural change through Communications;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• A team-player attitude and ability to think creatively;
• Creative and innovative individuals with a natural sense of curiosity.

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.

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