Milestone Systems is looking for a Communications Specialist to serve our APAC region, based in Singapore. This person will participate all internal, external Communications in our APAC region (Asia, Australia, India, Japan & Korea),

If this sounds like you and you have a track record in software and/or IT sales in fast-paced environments and believe in strong working culture, then this is an opportunity for you.

We offer an exciting and challenging job in the world’s leading IP Video Management Surveillance Company providing IP video surveillance (CCTV) solutions to your market.

As a Milestone Employee, YOU are seen as the key to our success. In fact, we have based our whole culture around individual and team success. By joining Milestone, you will be part of a dynamic international team and an integral part of our growing business.

Must be eligible to work in Singapore.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive awareness about Milestone as a company, our products, and our employer brand in APAC national, business, and trade media
• Develop and manage annual APAC editorial plan including KPIs in support of overall PR strategy
• Manage external APAC PR agencies, incl. definition of deliverables and KPIs.
• Regular meetings with PR agencies to share feedback and ideas and to follow progress
• Track and report on PR results
• Collect input and manage relations with key internal stakeholders across APAC
• Advise APAC VP on internal and external communications activities, e. g. analyst relations, executive media panels, speaking engagements
• Develop plan for media training of spokespeople in collaboration with Corporate Communications
• Advise/train APAC employees on their use of social media in accordance with Milestone’s global guidelines
• Collaborate with marketing and other relevant internal stakeholders to support regional events
• Prepare VP for media interviews, speeches, and presentations for live audience
• Act as a point of contact for APAC press inquires
• Actively position Milestone ideas and pitch them to regional APAC media – directly or through PR agencies
• Contribute to development and execution of global PR campaigns in collaboration with Corporate Communications
• Support corporate communication in distribution and re-purposing of global news stories
• Foster relationships with key media contacts and influencers to drive and influence media coverage and exposure

Professional Qualifications:

• 5-7 years working experience with international companies
• Preferably experience from high-the companies with a partner business model
• Demonstrated business and creative writing skills
• Cross-cultural, cross-organizational experience
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Good IT user skills and CMS experience