Job Description
Develop and implement public relations and stakeholder relations strategies and plans for the Asia Pacific region
Handle media and stakeholder requests; act as a spokesperson for the company in the region
Roll out and manage monitoring and measurement systems on a regional basis for media and other stakeholders
Coordinate and liaise with global team on global news releases and other public information materials
Develop materials for the region and provide consultation to BASF communicators from countries and business units on local or trade media materials
Maintain relationships with media and stakeholders in the region; line up and support appropriate interaction opportunities for BASF senior management up to and including the Board Member for Asia Pacific
Lead public relations aspects of selected regional level events and consult with country and business unit communicators on media aspects of local and trade events
Create and manage joint programs or events with media and selected stakeholders
Support information collection and maintenance for corporate publications
Maintain Hong Kong-level crisis communications readiness and support regional implementation of crisis communications readiness
Manage and support media and stakeholder dialogue training for regional spokespeople
Monitor and engage with relevant online platforms
Oversee Hong Kong-level stakeholder dialogue; and support regional roll-out of stakeholder dialogue programs
6-10 years' experience in the public relations / public affairs industry, either in an agency or in-house position
Excellent command of written and spoken English is a necessity; fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese is a significant advantage.
Excellent writing skills
Strong relationships with international media are a must; relationships with local Hong Kong media, related trade media, and local / international NGOs will be an advantage
Active understanding of and participation in key international or local social media platforms
Dynamic, creative and proactive working style
Technical knowledge of chemistry is not a must, but enthusiasm for corporate or B2B topics is crucial.
Candidate must be comfortable working in a complex matrix environment
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 07/08/10
Qualifications
E-Mail: genevieve.hilton@basf.com
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 07/08/10
