Executive, Public Relations

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About The Job

• Project co-ordination & execution: Ensures flawless execution of client projects while keeping all relevant people updated on progress and changes. Plays a primary implementation role in client work.
• Timely documentation: Contact Reports of meetings and next steps, WIP status reports, and written documentation for project deliverables.
• Relationship management: Develops and maintains good working relationships with individuals within the Agency and Client organization and handle direct client contact
• Day-to-day account management: drafting written materials, coordinating events, managing projects performed with and by others and supervising more junior staff.
• Drafts sound, credible documents such as client memos, news releases, case studies, op-ed pieces, brochures and collateral materials.
• Plan, prepare and execute events such as press conferences, media briefings, analyst meetings, media tours, third party advocacy, etc.
• Preparing in-depth analyses using internal and external research capabilities.
• Managing media relations for all client matters
  
  

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree with at least 1 – 2 years of working experience.
• Good knowledge of media - publications, broadcasts, news wires/online and social media.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal) and people skills.
• Must possess basic public relations, writing, media, organizational, research and production skills
• Be able to balance work load and tasks, communicating effectively with team members
• Can operate with a high degree of independence, but knows when to rely on own judgment and when to seek advice of supervisor and other team members.
  
  

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.

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity — innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).