Singapore Job Openings

Acast

PR Communications Manager - Singapore (freelance)

FULL TIME & PART TIME & CONTRACT

August 13, 2024

Since 2014, Acast has been creating the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, building
the technology which connects podcast creators, advertisers and listeners.

Its marketplace spans more than 125,000 podcasts, 2,700 advertisers and c.1 billion quarterly listens.
Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen - across any podcasting app or
other listening platform.

The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (ACAST.ST).

We are looking for a talented PR and communications expert to join our growing team on a part-time basis (40 hours monthly) and help shape awareness of both Acast and our podcasters across relevant comms channels across Asia.

This will encompass consumer and trade PR activities, trade marketing activities, events and social media in key Asia markets including Southeast Asia and Hong Kong

The ideal candidate will deeply understand the media landscape, cultural nuances, and audience preferences to craft and execute strategic campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and growth.

This role will be based in Singapore working closely with our Key Account Director in market, and partner with our international podcaster relations and sales teams as a member of the global communications and marketing team.

This person needs to be passionate about podcasting and its potential, have a strong grasp of the podcast space and be able to juggle multiple projects at once.

This position is ideal for freelancer with a proven consultancy background and a knack for efficient, effective work.

What you´ll do
PR/Comms
  • Drive positive, proactive coverage of Acast and its offering for podcasters and advertisers, to raise brand awareness amongst its B2B target audiences - localizing global Acast stories where relevant, as well as generating locally-specific narratives
  • Generate coverage around key Acast podcasts and podcasters to drive listeners to shows
  • Position Acast spokespeople as industry experts through interview and thought leadership opportunities across relevant media - including press, podcasts and social media
  • Maintain strong relationships with relevant trade media to ensure Acast is top of mind for media coverage and opportunities
  • Collaborate with Acast’s global comms team to share ideas, best practices and collaboration
  • Create and maintain relationships with relevant influencers, journalists and digital community leaders
  • Develop, rewrite, and edit materials such as press releases, Q&As, briefing documents, fact sheets, bylined articles and presentations
  • Coordinate press interviews and video shoots with spokespeople and podcasters
  • Monitor media relating to the company and its brand and competitors, maximizing opportunities for positive PR
  • Remain current on PR and relevant industries news and trends
  • Track and analyze PR metrics and success
  • Ensure timely follow-up for press inquiries and interview requests

Events
  • Support the International team and local Account Director on executing owned Acast events. Examples could be agency activations, attending trade events, putting together educational panels, hosting live podcast events or similar
  • Manage a calendar of events for the team to speak at, and facilitate process of participating in those events

Who you are
  • Public Relations experience - in-house or agency, minimum four years
  • Previous experience writing and pitching press releases and data-led stories to media
  • Candidate must be conversant in digital and social media
  • First class communication, interpersonal and multitasking skills
  • Candidate must work well both independently and as part of a team, and has natural affinity for streaming media, podcasting, audio, and tech
  • Well-developed and well-maintained media relationships
  • Must have fantastic organizational skills and an innate ability to stay on top of multiple projects at once
  • Must have very strong project management and decision-making skills
  • Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced and unstructured, deadline-oriented environment
  • Collaborate with brand, product, community and social media teams on product launches and marketing campaigns
  • Ability to work as part of a global team
  • An interest in podcasts and the podcast industry
Acast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or any of the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.

Culture is our number one priority as a business. We believe people come first, and we work every day to enable autonomy, continuous improvement and bring out the best in people. We’re global and have remote teams, so it’s even more important that we strive for an open, inclusive and caring environment where everyone feels visible and welcome. We consider ourselves a modern organization driven by strong values to create the best, most fulfilling and nurturing culture.

We very much look forward to finding the next great person to join our cause!
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