content and pr Associate 1Japan Tobacco International

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Please apply till November 30, 2022, COB
Local applicants are welcome.
Department: Reduced Risk Products - Marketing
Location: Taguig City, Philippines
Reporting to: RRP Digital Marketing Brand Manager
Role: Permanent
WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to support the Marketing Communications & PR Team to launch JTI Philippines in the emerging RRP category and JTIP's trade initiatives, ushering the consumer or customer throughout the full journey, from driving awareness, education, and to engagement that leads to conversion. The role acts as brand champion to non-product driven trade initiatives, establishing a clear brand identity to these cross-functional initiatives that help increase brand awareness and foster brand loyalty.
The role is responsible for delivery across RRP and Trade audiences in this area:
PR & Events
Comms, messaging and content calendar preparation & maintenance
Content development for PR initiatives and events
Event and media management in cooperation with CA&C
Other engagement strategies, both online and on-ground
WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES
PR Management: Create awareness for the RRP category and relevant JTI products via traditional and digital channels (internal and external) by executing initiatives that result in higher awareness and understanding of the category and its products, increased search volume and in turn, more organic website traffic leading to RRP's digital assets (website, database signups, online communities, etc). Tasks include, but are not limited to, coordination with Corporate Affairs to engage the media, aligning with Legal to ensure compliance of initiatives, article seeding to tradition media and digital publishers, influencer management, etc.
Digital Content Production: Create content aligned with the RRP SEO and RRP Social Media Engagement strategies. Ensure content calendars are followed to drive always-on relevance and awareness of the RRP category in the digital space, both internal and external. Ensure that content calendar is aligned with RRP category's communication objectives as well as schedule of trade programs to ensure always-on push
Stakeholder & Coordination: Experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners, such as agencies, to ensure timeliness in meeting milestones and deliverables that translates into tangible results.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate degree or equivalent vocational training in Communication Arts, Marketing, Journalism, Creative Writing, etc
2-3 years of combined proven work experience as PR associate, marketing communications assistant, or content writer, primarily in the Digital space
Functional Skills:
PR
PR Writing for both digital and traditional media
Content writing for various platforms (website, SEO-friendly, social media, etc.)
Can source and engage one-on-one with digital communities and digital advocates
Online Community building
Digital activations
Maximizing existing relationships with media partners/content creators/influencers
Agency management
Social listening and social media analytics
Have excellent communications skills: written and verbal, both English and Filipino
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work in JTI Philippines Headquarters Taguig
Be covered with medical insurance and HMO upon hiring, with HMO dependent coverage and medicine allowance
Receive bonuses and cash allowances such as meal and transport allowance
Have access to over 200 company training
Well-being programs for employees
Opportunities for your career growth
Recreational facilities in the office - Videoke, billiard and table tennis
Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.
We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.
Japan Tobacco International

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time