WE’RE HIRING

For more information, please contact hr [at] allegravita.com.

Title: PR Specialist
Location: New York City
Reports to: your Account Director

A PR Specialist works as part of an account team to implement the public relations activities in US and Greater China. As an account manager, you will assist account directors in tactical implementation of client PR plans.

General duties

• Coordinate translation work and provide research support in the Chinese and Hong Kong markets.
• Manage glossary database.
• Work as part of an account team to develop proposals and implement the public relations activities.
• Participate in client activities as needed including account service, event planning, assisting in media relations and social media management.
• Maintain close and frequent contact with clients, and strengthen trust and relationship between Allegravita the client.
• Examine the client’s objectives and promotional policies to develop public relations strategies.
• Manage day‐to‐day client activities, including research, planning, implementation and evaluation of public relations activities, and paying careful attention to resources, deadlines and client records.
• Prepare and publish reports, press releases, or other media communications to promote the client’s enterprises.
• Maintain relationships with Chinese‐and Hong Kong‐based vendors, which include media monitoring services.
• Demonstrate effective knowledge of print, electronic and Internet media in the U.S. and China.
• Write effectively for various media and publish media communications.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of current China politics and any departmental changes as it affects our industry and client industry.
• Other duties from time‐to‐time, as required, in English and Chinese

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with journalistic and social media writing preferred
• Fluency in English and Mandarin preferred
• BA or BS in Communications or closely‐related degree field

Title: Marketing Analyst
Location: New York City
Reports to: CEO

A marketing analyst works as part of an account team to develop and implement analytical and statistical tools to inform and to gauge the effectiveness of public relations activities in US and Greater China. As a marketing analyst, you will assist our account directors in the development of sound strategies, backed by your research, for client market activities.

General duties

• Understand client objectives and design research tools to analyze trends, strategies, risks, and competition
• Perform SWOT analyses and offer reliable interpretation of the results
• Interpret data, formulate reports and make recommendations on marketing strategies
• Compile and analyze statistical data using modern and traditional methods
• Evaluate program methodology to ensure that data are accurate
• Remain fully informed on market trends, competitor research methodologies, and best practices
• Participate in client activities as needed including account service, and assisting in the development of traditional and social media messaging informed by your research
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of current China politics and any departmental changes as it affects our industry and client industry.
• Other duties from time-to-time, as required, in English and Chinese

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Chinese and English
• Proven market research analysis experience
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and to multi-task
• Excellent knowledge of statistical packages, databases, and MS Office
• Experience using search engines, web analytics and business research tools
• Familiarity with CRM programs
• Knowledge of data collection methods
• Fluency in English and Mandarin preferred
• BA or BS degree or higher in Statistics or Marketing

Title: PR Manager
Location: New York City
Reports to: CEO

A PR Manager oversees the account service team in the implement the public relations activities in US and Greater China. As a PR manager, you will direct, advise and work with account specialists in tactical implementation of client PR plans.
We are seeking part-time (50% time) PR Managers for our NYC office

General duties

• Plan and direct the creation of marketing plans, campaigns, and materials that will maintain or enhance the public image of our clients in China and Western markets.
• Direct and assist the account team in the development of proposals and implementation of public relations activities.
• Lead client activities as needed including account service, event planning, media relations and social media management.
• Maintain close and frequent contact with clients, and strengthen trust and relationship between Allegravita the client.
• Examine the client’s objectives and promotional policies to develop public relations strategies.
• Manage day-to-day client activities, including research, planning, implementation and evaluation of public relations activities, and paying careful attention to resources, deadlines and client records.
• Prepare and publish reports, press releases, or other media communications to promote the client’s enterprises.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Chinese-and Hong Kong-based vendors, which include media monitoring services.
• Demonstrate effective knowledge of print, electronic and Internet media in the U.S. and China.
• Write effectively for various media and publish media communications.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of current China politics and any departmental changes as it affects our industry and client industry.
• Other duties from time-to-time, as required, in English and Chinese

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with journalistic and social media writing
• Proven experience in public relations account management
• Fluency in English and Mandarin preferred
• BA or BS in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or closely-related degree field

Title: Marketing Manager
Location: New York City
Reports to: CEO

A marketing manager works the management team to develop marketing strategies and objectives, manage budgets, and provide strategic advice on all marketing activities in US and Greater China for the company and the company’s clients.

General duties

• Work with management team to develop marketing objectives and budgets for the company and the company’s clients.
• Oversee and manage the company’s marketing budget.
• Maintain professional and effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant teams are kept informed of marketing objectives.
• Plan and manage all marketing activities for the company and company’s clients.
• With Art Director, assist in the creation and publication of all marketing material across all media, including but not limited to print, online, social media, and experiential materials, and ensure they are in-line with company and client objectives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of all materials.
• Meet with clients to provide marketing strategy advice.
• As part of the company management team and account management team, plan and implement company and client promotional campaigns.
• Monitor and report on effectiveness of marketing communications.
• Be responsible for brand management and corporate identity for company and clients.
• Monitor industry and client industry trends and work with company management team and client account service team to develop, change, or improve current marketing plans.
• Manage and improve lead generation campaigns, measuring results for company and clients.
• Initiate market research and outcome analysis to understand company customer and client customer targets of opportunity and campaign effectiveness.
• Work closely with any external design agencies, production vendors, advertising platform, and similar service suppliers and negotiate contracts with these suppliers.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of current China politics and any departmental changes as it affects our industry and client industry.
• Other duties from time-to-time, as required, in English and Chinese

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Chinese and English
• Proven market research analysis experience
• Experience with predictive analysis software
• Experience with global compliance management software
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel simulation tools
• Fluency in English and Mandarin preferred
• BS degree or higher in Marketing or a related field

Title: Director of Business Development
Location: New York City
Reports to: CEO

A director of business development works with the company’s executive team to increase the company’s market position. As a director of business development, you will define strategic goals for the company, identify business opportunities in the US and Greater China, build and maintain client relationships, negotiate business deals in English and Chinese, and stay abreast of current market conditions and trends in Greater China.

General duties

• Lead strategic planning in the development of new business pipeline and maintain database of new business targets.
• Understand and speak expertly on company’s positioning, goals, benefits to clients, China market entry strategies, and retail China marketing strategies.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, distribution channels, and potential partnerships that will lead to an increase in sales for both company and our clients.
• Work with executive team to develop strategies for client retention.
• With executive team, plan client/prospect campaign strategies and participate in all new business pitches
• Direct and assist in the creation of marketing plans, campaigns, and materials that will maintain or enhance the public image of our clients in China and Western markets.
• Speak effectively as a company spokesperson.
• Write effectively for various media and publish media communications.
• Attend industry functions and other networking events, as required.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of current China politics and any departmental changes as it affects our industry and client industry.
• Other duties from time-to-time, as required, in English and Chinese

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Proven experience in public relations or sales
• Fluency in English and Mandarin preferred
• BA or BS in Marketing, Communication, or closely-related degree field; MA, MS, or MBA with a Marketing emphasis preferred

Title: Technical Translator/Interpreter
Location: New York City
Reports to: CEO

A Technical Translator/Interpreter works with the company’s account management and executive teams to ensure that client materials and in-house materials such as marketing materials, legal and technical documents, industry sector research, and reporting are accurate and effective. The Technical Translator/Interpreter is responsible for maintaining language excellence for clients and the company and ensuring consistent usage of language across all written and published materials, including social media.

Requirements

• Excellent written fluency in English and Chinese. As communication specialists we expect our translators to write to the same standards we hold for ourselves in English: To write professionally, expertly, and beautifully in your native language.
• The ability to take spoken or written briefs given in the English language.
• The ability to work with technical, industry-specific terminology, and a basic understanding of legal terminology.
• The ability to understand high-level source documents and translate effectively to the target language.
• The ability to match tone and message in Chinese.
• The ability to work with and maintain client glossaries and apply terms consistently.
• Time management skills and a disciplined approach to schedules and deadlines.
• Strong and wide base of general knowledge.
• IT skills.

General duties

• Perform technical translation or interpretation from Chinese into English or English into Chinese. Consistently apply translation techniques and theories to resolve translation problems and produce translation in the proper style and register.
• Understand client objectives and key messages and use them to inform translations and interpretations.
• Compile terminology and parallel texts in the legal, medical, technical, and financial fields.
• Maintain client and industry glossary.
• Provide localization services for clients.
• Edit and review translated texts for adequacy of grammar and style, and to ensure consistent use of terminology throughout the entire document.
• Provide interpretation services in various settings including the company’s office, over the phone, client events, media interviews, or through other telecommunication means; such services include training seminars, press conferences, event speeches, and client or company pitches.
• Research client industries to stay abreast of any changes and references as it relates to industry language and terminology.
• Abide by all relevant legal and ethical standards in rendering faithful and impartial translation and to keep clients’ information in strict confidence.
• Use, as required, translation software, such as Wordfast, memoQ, Across, SDL Trados and Transit NXT.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Chinese
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Proven experience in technical translation
• BA or BS in Translation or closely-related degree field
• MA preferred