The Media Relations Manager is the main point of contact between the accounts team, clients and press in media-related matters.  He/she creates, implements and monitors media relations and IRM initiatives for PR campaigns under his/her area of responsibility.  He/she ensures adherence to Agency media relations standards, and forges and maintains strategic media relationships particularly in areas of account focus.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:            

• Timely and effective delivery of media relations and IRM strategy for assigned client accounts
• Builds, maintains and protects Ogilvy’s reputation and relationships with media, both national and provincial, and key influencers
• Contributes to the expansion of Ogilvy’s media network and Agency Media Database

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Adherence to Media Relations and IRM standards across the agency
• For campaigns or projects directly handled, provides strategy and recommendations to achieve quality results.
• For campaigns or projects directly handled, tracks daily news across multi-media platforms and provides accurate and timely reports
• Distributes press materials and kits through organic media outreach and events
• Ensures best practice and timely execution of media relations scope, ensuring all opportunities for publicity are maximized
• Forge and maintain strategic relationships with Philippine media and KOLs
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of assigned tasks

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years of experience in Media Relations or in a related field (such as a media outfit for a significant number of years)
• Strong network of media relations contacts, both off- and online
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Team player
• Able to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational, time and self management skills
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow through skills
• Ability to work with all teams and groups
• Have good relationships with motoring and lifestyle media