Title:  PR & Content Manager

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen.

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running. 

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. 

Learn more: jti.com

Department: Marketing

Location: Taguig, Philippines
Role: Permanent

WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to support the marketing communications arm of Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) brands and support the launch of JTI Philippines in the emerging RRP category, particularly by managing RRP internal and external communications, with emphasis on digital communications. You will translate brand messages into relevant communications in various online and offline platforms.

This position will drive internal awareness on the RRP category mission and vision within JTI Philippines through relevant programs in agreement with Corporate Affairs, media partners, and external agencies.This includes, but is not limited to, content and copy, social media management, and community engagement. 

Aside from RRP, you will also help drive awareness and engagement for JTI Philippines' trade engagement platforms through content strategy and production across channels to help drive acquisition, usage, and retention of trade partners. The role also supports in other content requirements of other functions such as Field Marketing and Consumer Care. You will also be responsible for leading agencies contracted to help deliver these communication objectives, ensuring quality of output, timeliness of results, agility in adjust communications as needed, and compliance with legal and internal guidelines. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES

• PR Management: Create awareness for the RRP category and relevant JTI cross-functional products  (internal and external) by devising creative strategies that result in higher awareness and understanding of the category and its products, increased search volume and in turn, more organic website traffic leading to the RRP Digital Ecosystem, particularly to the E-Comerce site and/or trade engagement digital platforms. Strategies include, but are not limited to, coordination with Corporate Affairs to engage the media, article seeding to digital publishers, influencer management, etc 
• Content Management: Produce content aligned with the RRP Digital Ecosystem's SEO strategy. Plot content calendars to drive always-on relevance and awareness of the RRP category in the digital space, both internal and external. Ensure that content calendar is aligned with RRP category's trade programs to ensure always-on push.
• Partner & Agency Management: Experience in sourcing and leading PR agencies to ensure timeliness in meeting achievements and deliverables that translates into tangible results. Must be able to lead agencies to deliver desired output to support JTI's RRP and trade engagement brands/platforms

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent vocational training in Communication Arts, Marketing, Journalism, Creative Writing, etc
• 5+ years of combined confirmed work experience as PR writer and manager, particularly in the digital space
• Functional Skills
  • Digital PR
  • PR and content writing 
  • Can source and engage one-on-one with digital communities and digital advocates
  • Digital activations
  • Improving existing relationships with media partners/content creators/influencers
  • Agency management
  • Social media management, social listening and social media analytics
  • Have excellent communications skills: written and verbal

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be covered with medical insurance and HMO upon hiring, with HMO dependent coverage and medicine allowance
• Receive bonuses and cash allowances such as meal and transport allowance
• Have access to over 200 company training
• Well-being programs for employees
• Opportunities for your career growth
• Recreational facilities in the office - Videoke, billiard and table tennis
• Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
• Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
• Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
• Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - RECRUITMENT PROCESS?

Thank you very much for applying! We will make sure to provide you feedback within the next two weeks.