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Job Description

 Looking to be part of a strategic, dynamic and tight-knit team that cares passionately about doing great work? We are seeking a senior level practitioner to join our New York-based practice and manage a large, global, business-to-business account.

The position demands an experienced manager with a strong media relations background, great people skills, and an ability to focus on details while not losing sight of the big picture.

You will play a critical role in a team that extends to more than 50 professionals across a range of disciplines, practices and offices, both in the U.S. and overseas.

If you are self-motivated, ambitious and hard working, this opportunity will afford you visibility throughout a global network, together with lots of potential for growth, personally and professionally. We look forward to hearing from you!

We offer an opportunity for personal and professional growth, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits program and a wonderful work environment. Please apply on-line only via our website:www.ogilvypr.com/careers.

About us: Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide is a leading global marketing communications firm, with offices in more than 60 cities around the world. In its 26th year, Ogilvy PR provides strategic public relations counsel to a variety of clients across its consumer marketing, corporate, healthcare, technology, public affairs, social marketing and entertainment practices. The agency also offers biotechnology and government affairs expertise through its subsidiaries Feinstein Kean Healthcare and Ogilvy Government Relations, respectively. Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide is part of the WPP Group, one of the world's largest communications services organizations (NASDAQ: WPPGY, www.wpp.com). For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.ogilvypr.com/.

EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Please be sure to include a resume, cover letter and your current salary information. We will only respond to those candidates whose resumes fit the qualifications described above and whom we have an interest in interviewing. No phone calls please.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a broad base of skills and qualities, including:

o       A demonstrated ability to build enduring relationships with clients and colleagues, preferably in an agency setting

o       A track record of success in leading large accounts, and in devising and implementing successful media relations programs

o       Experience and fluency in national business media relations, as well as executive visibility, message development and issues management

o       Superior writing and analytical skills, and outstanding presentation skills

o       An inquiring and creative mind, with a conviction for seeing things through, from conception to execution A background of working for business-to-business clients in the professional services, financial services, and/or insurance arena is strongly desired.

Experience with branding, internal communications and corporate social responsibility would be a plus. A minimum of eight years experience in public relations is required.