PR & Social Media Intern

Company Description

AKA is an integrated communications agency based in Singapore, supporting our clients locally, regionally and globally by conceptualising and bringing to life compelling creative campaigns. Part of our offering is design and production support - from creating on-point infographics for an infant formula brand, to shooting stylish cinema ads for a travel destination.

Everyone at AKA is forward-thinking, collaborative, and passionate about delivering great work for our clients (plus we're a friendly bunch). We enjoy a flat hierarchy and expect everyone - no matter what level - to bring ideas to work every day, speak their mind and positively contribute to the culture.

We're proud to work with some of the world's leading brands - the likes of Meta, Jetstar Asia, Tefal Tourism New Zealand, and Levi's to name just a few.

Overview

Contribute to day-to-day account implementation, supporting other team members in ensuring the efficient delivery of the communications plan.

The role will see you supporting with account, media and influencer management as well AS contributing to shoots, events and new business pitches. There will be opportunities to flex your creative writing skills for a range of assets and mediums, from press releases to video scripts and social media posts.

It involves:

ACCOUNT SUPPORT

Client handling

● Attend client meetings, draft agendas and contact reports

● Keep up-to-date record of forthcoming editorial coverage

● Support with compiling monthly or project reports

● Proactively put forward suggestions/ideas to account teams

Media monitoring

● Daily media monitoring

● Proactively monitor and flag trends or coverage from clients’ competitors, market, or industry

Media and influencer management

● Build media/influencer relations skills and pitch stories/partnerships

● Update and manage media/influencer databases

Copywriting

● Research and write press releases and marketing copy i.e. newsletters, advertorials, social media copy

Shoots and events

● Attend and support at video and/or photoshoots

● Support with event coordination including liaising and negotiating with suppliers, assembling media packs, arranging logistics and team diaries, whilst keeping teams and clients up to date 

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

● Undertake research to support new business pitch decks

● Attend and contribute to brainstorms and planning sessions

Qualifications

• Current communications student from a local university
• Fresh grads are welcome!
• Must be able to commit at least 4 months (Sep onwards)