Marketing Communications Copywriter

Every day, Facebook is altering the way people communicate and share
information. 500 million people use Facebook to connect and share with people,
causes and brands they care about. The reach and engagement on Facebook
make it an outstanding marketing platform that, for the first time, enables
brands to achieve effective word-of-mouth marketing at scale. At Facebook, you
can play a key part in leading this revolution in marketing. In turn, we ensure
you have everything you need to focus on this mission and be invested in its
success.

We are looking for an experienced copywriter to be a part of our team. We want
copy that engages and yet still makes sense to all our customers – large and
small. As our copywriter you will develop content that makes its way directly to
businesses and agencies. This position requires a blend of writing talent, ruthless
editing, creativity and ninja-like project management skills. You must also ‘heart’
Facebook. This position is full-time and based in Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities:
Copywriting and editing across a variety of marketing touch-points
Copywriting and editing for US and Global marketing programs
Produce content for online marketing destinations
Develop keynote speeches and presentations
Edit content produced across the marketing team
Train/mentor others in your art
Produce copy for marketing collateral pieces
Manage relationships and projects with outside vendors
Manage content on Facebook Pages targeted to businesses and agencies

Requirements:

Minimum bachelors degree in English, Design, Journalism, Marketing or
related field
5-7 years professional experience
Previous background in Internet, technology (consumer or B2B) and/or
advertising

Experience working in a brand, communication or design agency
Experience producing advertising copy for multiple mediums
Can turn complex notions into easy to understand ideas that inspire action
Can sell your own ideas effectively
Can manage multiple projects simultaneously start to finish
Writing skills that transfer to all our customers and channels, from small
businesses to the world’s biggest brands
Can handle project lead-times of hours, days, weeks or months
Experience producing materials in Keynote, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
and PowerPoint a plus
Bonus: HTML coding or video editing experience

NOTE: Please include writing samples or a link to a portfolio in your application

CNN Wire News Editor
The CNN Wire is on the frontline of distilling and distributing CNN’s editorial content. Working within the Hong Kong Bureau, the Hong-Kong based CNN Wire news editor will harvest and shape information in a key region.

Job Responsibilities:

The CNN Wire news editor is responsible to do primary reporting by phone, process bureau and field reports and write or copy edit news copy on very tight deadlines suitable for broadcast and online distribution. Primary focus is breaking news, updating and fleshing out the big stories of the day.

Other duties include monitoring and reporting on live news events, working with news sources and reporters over the phone, editing, rewriting or condensing, and vetting bureau and reporter entries, checking out news tips and coordinating with show producers to ensure that their needs are prioritized appropriately at the CNN Wire.

The CNN Wires news editor further acts as an editorial tripwire on issues of sourcing and ethics issues. On sensitive stories, the CNN Wire news editor will be asked to prepare legal and standards-approved copy to set the tone for the News Group. The news editor also publishes stories developed by the CNN Wire team directly to the CNN.com website.

Requirements:

· A seasoned journalist with solid experience in reporting and writing as well as computer and internet skills. Copy editing and/or Assignment Desk experience also helpful. New media knowledge a plus.

· Must have a broad knowledge of and interest in business and international news of the region and be eager to develop a working knowledge of other Hong Kong Bureau functions, CNN newsroom operations and the needs and routine of CNN TV, Radio and Web.

· Uncompromising standards of accuracy, excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude are required. Fluency in a second language is considered a significant plus.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to cnnhr.asia@cnn.com

DUTIES
x Responsible for team leadership, delivery, strategy & performance of the team & all online
Demand Generation channels.
x Brings innovation into the marketing mix and seeks outs new techniques and methods to drive cost efficient, high volume leads & sales pipeline.
x Manages the regional online budget ensuring achievement of RDC online KPIs
x Provides leadership and a structured approach for the online practice.
x Provides direction on budget and resource requirements/capacity planning where required.
x Analyzes and recommends optimization opportunities for online tactics
x Acts as an advocate for the RDC and for the online volume marketing approach
x Works with Global online team to align APJ online discipline to global guidelines
x Supports the development of the Annual Program Plan in conjunction with the Regional Director of Marketing Campaigns & Field Marketing teams.
x Manages the operation of SAP.com as the most cost effective inbound Demand Generation tool and ensures brand compliance of SAP web properties.
x Leverage usage reports and works with global, regional & local teams to implement web content and messaging to improve lead & conversion metrics.
x Plans strategy in conjunction with the RDC leaders, the Global Media, regional Campaigns and Programs local Field Marketing teams to build and execute online Demand Generation media
campaigns through Mindshare, our global Media Agency of record.
x Oversees and builds Strategic Online & Integrated media plans which includes Search Engine
Marketing, Nurture Portals and Social Media.

Position Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
x Pipeline performance of online tactics
x Online cost per contact/lead
x Timely execution of online tactics
x Management of online budget and staff

EXPERIENCE
x 7-10 years of marketing experience
x 4-5 years in online marketing, including at least 2 years leading an online team
x Proven experience in online strategy and execution
x Experience working in a multi-national company with extensive knowledge of countries in the
Hub’s region
x Experience in marketing to the SME market
x Experience in B2B marketing is a strong asset
x Experience in high tech marketing is a strong asset

For information contact lisa.halim AT sap DOT com

Ogilvy
Hiring for Social Media is almost a full time task in my day job running Ogilvy’s social media for APAC. This week alone, I have interviewed candidates in three markets in as many days.

One particularly important post (to me!) is finding an intern to work directly with me here in Hong Kong.

The ideal candidate:
- Knows how to write well, edit video, has experience in using social media (knows how to use a wordpress blog, youtube, etc)
- Preferably speaks/writes an Asian language, extremely passionate about social media.
- I am partial to those training to be journalists, designers or programmers with a strong design sensibility. I am particularly keen to hear from students at Hong Kong University’s journalism master program, Hong Kong Baptist University’s financial journalism program and Hong Kong Polytechnic’s design program.

The internship will be intense, wildly varied and offer great opportunities for learning. You will work at the heart of a fun and hard-working team that is also the most-awarded Social Media team in APAC. Please email camay.yip at ogilvy dot com with your CV and a cover letter.

Groupon
One of the most exciting web properties and the fastest growing company in history as measured by revenue, Groupon is screaming to hire in APAC. I was sent this message from a friend: “I’ve been mandated on a search to build a SWAT team comprised of entrepreneurial top level bankers and strategy consultants to build out Groupon in China. Look
ng for Mandarin speaking junior to mid-level consultants at bulge bracket banks and top 5 consultancies for number of roles. They have a very aggressive growth strategy.” Please contact oz at clayton.com.hk

Bangkok-based, for Major Auto Man
facturer
5 Social Media Conversation Managers
Social Media Conversation Manager – Native English speaker
Social Media Conversation Manager – Thai
Social Media Conversation Manager – Vietnamese
Social Media Conversation Manager – Indonesian
Social Media Conversation Manager – Simplified Chinese
PRISM, the public relations and sponsorship specialist agency of JWT, is looking for talent for an expanding news and communications operation based in Bangkok serving a major global automaker.
We seek highly motivated individuals with experience and passion for blogging, micro-blogging and community participation leadership. The successful candidate will join our internal communication team, and interact with an external PR agency.
Essential responsibilities
• Interact with our customers to align service of their needs with our corporate objectives
• Be the eyes and ears of our brand as if your own reputation depended on it
• Build and maintain ou
content distribution network by way of social media channels
• Minute-by-minute participation in conversations that surround our content and brand, answer comments, be a mediator
• Identify threats and opportunities in user generated content surrounding our brand, report to appropriate parties
• Create content for feeds and snippets in various social media sites
• Optimising tags on our feeds, sharing sites like YouTube/Flickr and search engines through copywriting and creative a
d keyword optimisation
• Manage and track link building campaigns, coordinated with all facets of our business
• Create and update daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Analyse campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the social media campaigns

Qualifications and experience
• A bachelor’s degree in any field
• Proven research and writing skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Dedicated to blogging and use of Social Media
• Demonstrate creativity and documented immersion in social media
• Discretion to identify threats and opportunities in user-generated content
• Understands social media universe including YouTube, Flickr, Forums, Twitter, Wikis, blogs, etc…
• Eager to meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
•
The above positions are located in Bangkok, commencing February 2011. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and C.V. to mbarrett at prismteam.com

Agence France Presse Television, Beijing
AFPTV is looking for a multi-skilled video journalist for its Beijing bureau.

The correspondent will produce two-minute long English-language voiced reports, a mix of lifestyle features and hard news for broadcast and web clients.

– An experienced journalist, with a proven track record as a field reporter
– Fully multi-skilled reporter, able to produce, shoot, script, voice and edit stories
– Native English speaker
– Mandarin and experience working in China are desirable
– Conditions: contract position

Please send your CV, along with a cover letter and links to recent work to Phil.Chetwynd at afp.com You can see examples of AFPTV stories on www.YouTube.com/afp

Phil Chetwynd
Chief Asia Editor
Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Manager (360⁰ Digital Influence Division)

The incumbent is someone who is interested in engaging people online, knows that listening is the first step to good communication, and understands more than just a thing or two about Facebook, Twitter and the blogosphere.

This opportunity provides hands-on experience for a sharp professional who recognises the new era of “earned media”, where the online space is a fertile ground to spot trends and draw insights that lead to great engagement ideas and communications programmes for brands. Above all, the incumbent is someone who wants to actively participate in shaping the social media scene and not just content with learning the theories.

Requirements

· Possesses a moderate-to-high level of knowledge and skills to manage a large social media account, and/or a few smaller ones simultaneously.

· Has strong project management, client counseling, people management and business development skills, and possesses an interest in the emerging discipline of monetising social media for business.

· Responsible for social media projects, providing excellent client service, applying the organisation’s best resources, effectively managing people involved in projects and managing for growth.

· Has a penchant for developing strong and lasting client relationships.

· Between 5 – 6 years experience in client servicing and/or account management, preferably in a multinational environment.

· Social media acumen will be an added advantage

Please email CV and cover letter to jacey.lee AT ogilvy.com.

The TILE Financial Content Leader

TILE Financial is looking for a creative, strategic and energetic Content Leader to join its team. TILE – The Investment Learning Environment – was created to help young adults better understand, manage and control their finances. We develop experiential financial educational resources uniquely tailored to help users build their financial identity. TILE work with financial institutions, media providers, professional organizations, charities and industry experts to foster greater transparency and knowledge around wealth management.

A strong candidate will lead our efforts to generate high-quality content for young adults, ages 15 to 25, on the topics of Spending, Growing and Giving their money. They will help develop and implement the strategy for the Company’s content creation and growth. In contrast to traditional writing/editing roles, the TILE Financial Content Leader will utilize next-generation communication tools and digital media strategies as they lead the production and management of content for TILE Financial’s target market. These include: Learn To Modules, Videocasts, Ask the Experts, TILE Translations, Questions of the Day, and Daily Definitions.

Other responsibilities include:

• Setting strategy for TILE content creation and growth.
• Identifying, securing and managing content partners.
• Sourcing content across multiple outlets and channels.
• Developing relationships with key media outlets.
• Working with Product Managers to develop detailed product/content development specifications Managing and building staff related to the content development process.
• Overseeing the TILE Tone and Editorial Voice Contributing to the building of the TILE brand and “buzz”

The right candidate will display “outside the box” creativity, a passion for communicating to new audiences, the ability to respond quickly to changing business needs, priorities and timelines and a demonstrated track record of delivering content across mediums. As part of a small team, you’ll wear many hats, so flexibility and a can-do attitude are essential. You should be a creative thinker who can combine fresh thinking with good business sense.

Key requirements for the position include:

• A passion for young people, finance and education
• An understanding of Web 2.0 capabilities and a passion for new media
• A track-record in building branded content
• A desire to work in a fast-paced and fun start-up environment
• An ability to build a team (full-time and part-time) with a mix of knowledge in finance, with young adults, and business ventures
• A team-orientation and self-starter

In addition to a demonstrated and extraordinary track record of success, the selected candidate should have recent experience in building a consumer-facing, branded content. Ideally, the candidate will have worked in an entrepreneurial startup combined
with experience from an established world-class organization.

• Experience with using a variety of multi media strategies
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to work with various functional groups, external partners and clients to
identify and document business requirements and translate into functional
specifications
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to create structure in a dynamic fast changing environment
• Creative and disciplined approach to project development
• A passion for product design and innovation
• Experience in financial services is a plus
• Experience in building content focused on the 15-25 year old age group is a plus
• BA/BS required

For more information about TILE Financial, check us out at www.tilefinancial.com To submit your resume, please emai to amy at tilefinancial.com

Magazines Editor (Ref: CCL-EDT-ME)

The South China Morning Post is looking for a Magazines Editor with a very deep store of knowledge across a range of subjects. The successful candidate need to be well versed in many different aspects of culture including the arts, fashion and music.

The Magazine Editor is responsible for all aspects of the production of Post Magazine and Style magazine, including:
- Commissioning stories for both magazines or supervising the work of those who have commissioning authority for the Lifestyle sections of Post magazine;
- Supervising design concepts for all aspects of both magazines;
- Forward planning of lineup lists for Style and Post magazine;
- Managing budgets for Style and Post, containing costs within agreed limits;
- Supervising Post and Style magazine staff;
- Executing concepts for Fashion photo shoots in Style and Post magazine;
- Initiating and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential advertising partners of the magazines;
- Attending, as required, meetings with existing and potential advertising partners of the magazines;
- Maintaining and developing a strong group of freelance contributors who can offer or be commissioned to write pieces for both magazines;
- Editing/supervising the editing of all copy that appears in both magazines, ensuring that all printed copy is accurate, error free and well written.

Requirements:
- Experience in editing a magazine or substantial section of a major newspaper
- Very strong writing skills
- The candidate should have strong and proven record managing staff

Interested parties please send curriculum vitae with full career details, salary history, availability and expected salary to the Human Resources Division, Morning Post Centre, 22 Dai Fat Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, New Territories, Hong Kong or by email to career@scmp.com. Please mark ‘Private & Confidential’ and quote reference.

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Commissioning Editor, Custom Publishing (Ref: CCL-AMS-CECP)

We are looking for an experienced editor to write, commission and edit articles for our special reports and custom publishing products. Candidates should have a strong command of both spoken and written English and Chinese and should have at least five years’ experience in an editing or senior writing position with a reputable newspaper or magazine. He or she should be able to generate story ideas and lead publishing projects independently from start to finish.

Interested parties please send curriculum vitae with full career details, salary history, availability and expected salary to the Human Resources Division, Morning Post Centre, 22 Dai Fat Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, New Territories, Hong Kong or by email to career@scmp.com. Please mark ‘Private & Confidential’ and quote reference.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Personal Information Collection Settlement, a copy of which will be provided upon request sent to us at the address indicated above. You may consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks.

Winetitles is the leading publisher to the wine industry and is seeking an experienced and dedicated journalist for Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower and Winemaker, the biggest-selling industry publication to the grape and wine industry in Australasia.

(Ad via Tony Paul, from Seek)

Company: Lloyd’s List
Position: Senior Maritime Reporter/Editor (Asia)
Location: Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore, Asia
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable

Description:
Lloyd’s List is a leading newspaper and website dedicated to the shipping industry. Due to expansion we are recruiting for the following position: SENIOR REPORTER / EDITOR (ASIA)

We are looking for an energetic journalist with at least three years’ experience in maritime or transportation reporting. Candidates with a strong business reporting or shipping industry background may also be considered.

Working with our Hong-Kong based Asia Bureau Chief, the senior reporter/editor will help shape Lloyd’s List coverage of Asian shipping and file daily news and markets stories, news analysis,
opinion pieces and copy for our regular special supplements for both print and online.

We are interested in candidates based in Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore. The post will entail some regional travel.

We are also happy to hear from free-lancers with industry knowledge based in South Korea.

Key responsibilities:

•  Provide real-time editorial coverage of shipping industry developments for online and print versions of Lloyd’s List
•  Develop topical and incisive features and news analysis pieces on a regular basis
•  Build and expand contacts in the maritime industry in Asia through frequent company visits, lunches and seminars.
•  Write columns, including opinion pieces/first-person point of view stories
•  Expand multimedia coverage: video, pod-cast, blogging, polls for www.lloydslist.com
•  Edit other team members’ copy

Key skills:

•  Strong writing skills: Candidates must be able to produce clean, accurate copy that requires minimal editing. Native-level English a must
•  Knowledge of the shipping industry. Transportation reporters or journalists with strong business reporting experience will also be considered
•  Candidates not meeting all the criteria as well as non-journalists with shipping industry experience may be considered for a junior reporter position
•  Education: Degree holder in economics or journalism-related discipline preferred
•  Language skills: Chinese (Mandarin) or Korean a plus

How to apply:

We offer a pleasant and dynamic working environment as part of a global team, a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement and other benefits.

Lloyd’s List is part of Informa Group plc., the leading international provider of specialist information and services for the academic, scientific, professional and commercial business communities. Please send a resume and cover letter, together with three writing samples that showcase a range of styles from news to features for print or online. Kindly state your current and expected salaries.

Materials via email or regular post should be submitted to:

Colum Murphy Asia Bureau Chief Lloyd’s List 23F, China Online Centre,
333, Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong S.A.R. Email:
colum.murphy at informa dot com No phone calls please. We regret only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Correspondent working for a range of foreign media, including the UK Daily Mail, the Guardian, Wallpaper and Danwei seeks a full-time news assistant.

Responsibilities include fixing interviews, translation, coming up with original ideas and developing contacts and sources. Travel within China will be required on occasion. Fluent written and spoken Chinese and English required.

Knowledge of Chinese business, and ability to conduct investigative work appreciated. Hours can sometimes be unpredictable. A broad and curious mind essential.

Please apply to: tmmpress at gmail dot com

Please send CVs to dlinterfax at gmail.com.

Or contact bureau chief Dave Lore at 13681873963.

The Digital Strategist is expert at evaluating a client situation and developing a comprehensive digital strategy that includes social media outreach, online marketing, development of user experiences, search visibility programs and innovative ways to engage people. He/she must be fluent in all aspects of social media. The ideal candidate:

• has 1 - 2 years agency or in-house experience;
• is an active blogger or active in social media;
• is a project management pro
• can work under pressure.

Experience can be in either a public relations or advertising agency, but fundamental to the role is participation in social media. You will be given training how to develop social media strategies the Ogilvy 360 DI way that provides the best value for your clients.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the biggest brands in world, a very cool team global team, and great social workplace.

To apply, contact Brian Giesen (@bdgiesen, brian.giesen@ogilvy.com.au) and Graham White (@gwhiteoz, graham.white@ogilvy.com.au)

The International Herald Tribune is looking for an experienced reporter/editor for its Continuous News Desk, which feeds the web and print editions of the IHT and The New York Times.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with deep experience in Asia, comfortable reporting general news stories both independently and collaboratively as part of a team that includes correspondents of the IHT and NYT around the world.

Fluency in Mandarin or other Asian languages will be considered a distinct advantage.

The reporter/editor will based in the IHT’s Asian headquarters in Hong Kong.

Please send resumes to asiaresumes at iht.com

This position requires working fluency in Mandarin in addition to native English. The ideal candidate has a broad understanding of the IT industry, as well as an impeccable command of AP-style news writing and editing. He/she is also a technology generalist who is comfortable covering the entire IT spectrum — from handheld computers to mainframe systems and from wireless LANs to global communications networks.

Anyone interested please contact Elizabeth Heichler: elizabeth_heichler at idg.com

The ideal candidate should be a native English speaker with proficiency in Mandarin. Other prerequisites are knowledge of digital archive metadata, new media and research experience (Nexis, Factiva, etc.).

Attention to detail, accuracy and an ability to work autonomously in a deadline driven environment are essential. The position is based in Hong Kong.

The job would also require working Sundays and holidays. University degree and prior media experience is preferred. Reply to asiaresumes@iht.com

The person will be responsible for the production of press materials, audiovisual reports and web contents, as well as advising with the digital communication strategy.

Language: Chinese (mother tongue), English (fluent), Spanish (not 100% necessary, but highly appreciated).

Training: Ideally, a journalist, broadcast or communications degree.

Background: Three years minimum experience in China in digital communication and social media, as a TV or web journalist.

Skills: Knowledge of broadcast production (video and sound storytelling and editing), multimedia skills in Flash, HTML and Javascript. Excellent writing in Chinese with a creative approach. Able to work under pressure or very tight deadlines. Good communication skills. Ready to work in a team and in a multicultural environment. Highly motivated, responsible and organized.

Offered: Local contract, from April 1st, 2010 to October 31st, 2010. Competitive salary. Insurance. Possibility of assisting with visa for non-Chinese applicants.

Kindly send résumé and cover letter, in English or Spanish, with a clear contact phone number, to presspavilion at expo-int.com

We need a Digital Influence Analyst in our Sydney office who knows how to engage people online, can do great outreach to bloggers, knows that listening is about more than just data, and knows a thing or two about Facebook and Twitter.

This is a hands-on experience for a sharp professional who understands the new era of “earned media.” That knows that listening is about more than just data and can spot trends and draw insights that lead to great engagement programs.

You will have proven strength in understanding research, developing relationships with influencers, and managing interactive programs that leverage social media and word of mouth. You are someone who participates in and knows social media – not just the theory.

Join the team that is defining the next marcom discipline around social media and digital marketing to drive word of mouth and action. We are the word of mouth agency (within an agency) focused on creating conversations online, engaging with new influencers and building community. You are going to need at least 1-2 years experience developing digital solutions for clients.

Contact:  Brian Giesen at brian.giesen@ogilvy.com.au or Graham White graham@howorth.com.au
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Profile
Ideal candidate is an experienced, visionary, results-focused strategist / leader with a strong background in digital and social media, and solid marketing and business skills

At Ogilvy we believe the uptake of social media and how this is influencing new consumer behaviour has, just as digital, an impact on all marketing communication disciplines – brand building and advertising, demand generation and customer relationship management, shopper activation, and of course reputation management and PR.

As such the Head of Social, Ogilvy Group, needs to be an action- & results-oriented evangelist, networker and business leader who can work across the different Ogilvy Group companies to develop, connect and drive progress on social capabilities that will impact the solutions we develop for clients as well as grow Ogilvy revenue and reputation.

He/she hence needs an agency background, comprehensive digital marketing knowledge and broad as well as in-depth expertise in social media marketing in all its aspects – incl. influencer outreach and engagement, conversation monitoring and response, earned media and seeding strategies, social network community activation and management, social media campaigns, etc.

He/she will need to work closely together with OgilvyPR’s 360 Digital Influence team, part of an international network that has been spearheading the agency’s social capability.

He/she will also work with planners, digital strategists, creatives, account teams and their clients to create a vision for the role of social in clients’ digital and/or marcom strategies and initiatives, based on understanding of clients’ brand, business and marketing challenges & opportunities. He/she must be able to both inspire and convince internal agency teams and clients. This person must have a track record of delivering results and being valued by agency teams and clients.

He/she will routinely be part of new business and hence should be an experienced presenter, driven to bring in new opportunities for the agency. He/she will need to work their own network to identify opportunities.

He/she also has a thought leadership role inside the company and outside. Inside, he/she will support the training mission to spread knowledge and skills in social throughout the agency. Outside the company, he/she is encouraged to participate in any number of thought leadership activities so long as they are focused on tangible business development opportunities. These include: blogging, speaking at conferences, performing client workshops, serving in relevant associations and organizations.

Responsibilities
· Identify the social growth opportunity for the agency and develop a roadmap to deliver
· Identify social capabilities the agency needs to offer beyond what is in place and drive the development of these in collaboration with the different Ogilvy Group companies, leveraging similar initiatives across the Ogilvy network
· Connect and promote the different social capabilities across the Group
· Create opportunities for Ogilvy thought leadership and innovation in social
· Lead internal or client training programs around social
· Create and package best practices, case studies and trends in social for training and client use
· Understand global social media trends and local market realities and approaches to social media
· Partner with planners, digital strategists, creative and account teams to develop, present and implement social media strategies and initiatives
· Contribute to new business efforts

Requirements
· 8+ years minimum in senior account/client leadership position
· 6+ years senior digital and social marketing experience
· Knowledgeable at many aspects of digital marketing
· Participant in social media – not just pundits or theoretician, but a practitioner and ideally already a thought leader in social media space
· Ability to develop insights into social media uptake and plan effective strategies accordingly that will grow the client’s business; It is not enough to talk the talk, we want someone who can develop proposals that will sell.
· Significant new business experience and ability to create and deliver inspiring and persuasive presentations, proposals and POV
· Able to build rapport with clients, manage client expectations and grow trust and respect
· Ability to train and mentor other senior account staff
· Excellent written and verbal communication
· Passionate, curious, results-oriented, team leader and player.

Interested? Please contact jethro.ferguson at ogilvy dot com

ASSISTANT WANTED (Part-time)
A China-based publisher with a strong and steadily growing list of original titles on Chinese culture, history and contemporary society, is looking for a part-time assistant to work with two authors as they conduct research for a forthcoming title. A high level of spoken and written English is essential, as is an ability to translate Chinese text and audio files into English quickly and accurately. The ideal candidate will be confident conducting interviews and have excellent research and organisational skills. Duties include: research, arranging and helping to conduct interviews and acting as interpreter and translator. Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to thornileyt at googlemail dot com.

Over here at Ogilvy, we are looking to hire more Social Media specialists in Hong Kong, both interns and more senior positions. For the Ogilvy job, send your CV and cover letter thomas.crampton at ogilvy dot com.

Organization:
Asian Programs Foundation
Location:
United States (New York, NY)
Website:
www.asianprograms.org
Compensation:
Help to get college credit where applicable.

Contact Information:
miles hankin
Email:
miles.hankin at asianprograms.org

Description:

Social Media Internship:

Do you tweet and use Facebook every day, all day? Is building social community so ingrained you just can’t stop?

We seek a highly a motivated college student with (some)experience and fanatical passion for connecting tolerant Muslim and non-Muslim communities through social media. Interest in Facebook, Twitter and digital community building is huge plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Be the eyes and ears of our brand as if your own reputation depended on it. This position puts you in the driver seat of the social media communication for the Asian Programs Foundation.

• Create regular content for Twitter and Facebook that is on-brand.
• Grow followers and supporters on both networks through conversation, creativity and outreach
• Create and update monthly reports
• Analyze campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the social media campaigns.

TO APPLY Send your resume, a sample Tweet that would make sense for us and a question you would ask our Facebook fanpage to: Miles.Hankin@asianprograms.org

Qualification:
Qualifications
• Willing to learn more about the social media world!
• Excels at research, possesses excellent writing skills and the ability to foster online conversations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Familiar with blogging, Twitter and use of Facebook
• Demonstrated creativity and documented immersion in social media
• Able to follow a marketing strategy and then drive that strategy proven by testing and metrics
• Possesses functional knowledge or some experience with HTML