2022 PR Accounts Associate (Rolling Intake)

About ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN is considered one of the country’s leading media and entertainment companies, with service offerings across the different platforms of media, servicing a wide array of customer segments.

The company delivers television programming outside of the Philippines to over 3 million viewers in North America, the Middle East, Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada, and other countries in Asia, through the internet and the Company’s global distribution platform, TFC, using DTH satellite service, cable television channels, IPTV, mobile applications and video streaming services. Its offerings are further complemented by subsidiaries focused on other multimedia services such as film production, music recording, telecommunications, and magazine and book publishing. 

Your role

• Able to develop, execute, and monitor publicity plans
• Conducts interviews, makes research and writes news and feature releases for external media and other writing assignments
• Prepares press kits, FAQs, presscon program scripts, interview Q & As, talking points, and messages, and assists in other press activities
• Oversees the content of ABS-CBN Corporate Communication's social media accounts
• Ensures key messages are aligned with the PR objectives
• Monitors daily news and submits summaries for the "issues of the day"
• Prepares and submits online PR reports regularly and in a timely manner to the accounts assigned
• Performs other tasks assigned by his/her supervisor

Compensation & benefits

• Health Care Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Vacation & Paid time off

Low basic salary and minimal benefits are a common issue among previous employees, especially for entry-level roles. The company is said to offer free meals, basic healthcare, marital bonuses and sick and holiday leave, among others.

Work-life balance

A fun and casual working environment with a 'family-oriented' vibe. ABS-CBN has been cited by employees as a 'good training ground' for graduates who want to work in the entertainment industry or explore opportunities to hone their talent and discover new ones.  

Company culture

A majority of reviews rave about the corporation's 'fun', 'casual', and 'flexible' work environment with a 'family-like' atmosphere, but much has also been saying about its poor work-life balance and heavy workloads.

About you

• Graduate of Journalism (preferably), Mass Communication, or Literature
• At least 1-2 years of work experience in a media organization or PR agency will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English and Filipino, both orally and in writing
• Has a nose for news, ability to write for different audiences and deliver clear copy, including proofreading and attention to details
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player
• Creative, confident, and enthusiastic
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize assignments, and time management skills
• Computer savvy
• Knowledge of search engine optimization will be an advantage
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.  
• Demonstrated excellence in time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-fostered environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

How to apply

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Source/s

• ph.prosple.com
• glassdoor.com
• abs-cbn.com
• ph.indeed.com