Assistant PR Manager

Join the Bacha Coffee team Great ideas start with coffee, Bacha Coffee starts with you. We are headquartered in Singapore with coffee rooms and boutiques in Europe and Asia currently. We are expanding aggressively to achieve a worldwide presence in the upcoming months... Bacha Coffee specialises in 100% Arabica coffees and provides customers with a unique opportunity to travel the world through their cup by exploring harvests from over 30 of the most well-reputed coffee producing countries. Even our distinctive fine blended, fine-flavoured and naturally decaffeinated coffees are produced using only 100% Arabica beans to give coffee lovers the widest choice, without ever sacrificing quality or flavour. The qualities that have made Bacha Coffee a legendary brand around the world also make us a great place to work: innovation, creativity, passion, and excellence. Job Summary Responsible for planning and implementing Bacha Coffee’s global public relations strategies and activities while ensuring consistency in brand messaging across relevant markets. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of support materials and management of PR agencies internationally, as well as coordinating strategically with the other departments and stakeholders within the company and the brand. Primary Relationships The position reports directly to the Public Relations Manager. Within the organisation, this position has primary working relationships with the other members of the Corporate Communication Department, other HQ Departments and overseas partners. Outside the organization, the position coordinates primarily with PR agencies, business partners and the media. Responsibilities • Create and execute global Public Relations strategy that align with the brand developments, priorities and announcements • Familiarising with the brand DNA, heritage and offerings, while embodying the brand ethos. Support other departments, partners and stakeholders in ensuring that all external-facing communication is on-brand and Bacha Coffee’s desired image and positioning is consistently and accurately articulated • Support Public Relations Manager to guide overseas partners (both subsidiaries and franchises) for the management of their local media relations and vet their suggested press releases, PR campaigns, etc. across all markets globally • Write and proofread communication materials i.e., press releases, responses for media queries and interviews, boilerplates, management biographies, fact sheets, media kits, etc. • Elevating brand presence and positioning the brand accurately in local and global media sphere through media related activities such as media liaison, gifting, events and hostings, overseas media trips, etc. • Coordinating internally with other departments on all Public Relations matters including the creation of Public Relations materials and assets • Working with Bacha Coffee subsidiaries, franchises and distributors to ensure implementation of brand and editorial guidelines and directives • Effectively manage issues and crises in collaboration with Public Relations teams and Public Relations agencies in Singapore and overseas • Ensuring that proper archives of global media clippings are maintained and regularly updating Public Relations reporting standards • Regularly monitoring trends and informing management of developments in luxury, retail and F&B industries • Maintaining Bacha Coffee media databases and periodically revising and refreshing media outreach to constantly remain current Qualifications Required: • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the luxury retail sector • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or public relations preferred • Past experience working in a Public Relations agency or managing international Public Relations agencies preferred • Past experience practising Public Relations for a luxury brand preferred • Past experience dealing with international markets/stakeholders and media being responsible for a global or regional scope • Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English and have excellent writing and proofreading skills. • A second or third language would be an advantage, as it would support effective communication with our diverse franchise partners Other: • Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal skills • Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, pitching and hosting media • Computer literacy in word processing, data base management and page layout • Commitment to working in cross-functional teams • Very strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time • Out-of-town, overnight travel might be required from time to time (less than 10%) Bacha Coffee is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.