Associate Director, Corporate Communications & Pr

About APCO Worldwide Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
APCO combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions and reputations.
APCO clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and nonprofit organizations; and many of the top companies on the Fortune 500.
The firm is a majority women-owned business.
About the role Key responsibilities would include: Developing and implementing Corporate Communications, PR strategies and Crisis communications plans Managing client accounts, including day-to-day management, and coordinating as required with other APCO offices; identifying and pursuing ways to grow existing accounts; ensuring that all project deadlines are met; conducting researches and analyzing issues that may impact the client's business Leading proactive and reactive media relations and stakeholder outreach, including crisis and issues management as necessary Managing work activities and resources within agreed upon budgets, identifying the client's objectives, developing communication plans and campaigns to properly scoping and pricing work Investing significant time in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Delegating and managing work of more junior staff; following–up on progress and completion; mentoring more junior staff; managing and conducting performance appraisals for designated staff; managing internal communications with project team and other staff The successful candidate will be/have: Ideally, between 7 and 10 years' cross-market experience in Corporate and Media Communications, Pr, and Crisis communications.
Prior agency experience is request Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field Proficiency in both written and spoken English is a must Solid project management experience and a proven ability to manage multiple projects and client initiatives and teams of both junior and senior colleagues Able to demonstrate exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills, including experience writing strategic plans and messages Excellent client and interpersonal skills; ability to manage independent client relationships and communicate effectively Excellent time-management skills; able to operate under pressure and in a fast-paced environment #J-18808-Ljbffr