Senior Marketing Specialist (Public Affairs)

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production.

Senior Marketing Specialist (Public Affairs)

As a Senior Marketing Specialist - Public Affairs for our technology client, you will be pivotal in supporting the Government Affairs and Public Policy team's strategic initiatives across the APAC region. You will be instrumental in the coordination of high-impact projects, facilitating regional policy efforts, and providing essential operational support to ensure the team's success and influence.

Role:

• Manage and coordinate high-impact regional events and projects, overseeing timelines, key stakeholders, and documentation to ensure flawless execution and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support the execution of critical policy advocacy initiatives in key APAC markets, coordinating effectively with country-level teams and external partners to advance public affairs goals.
• Drive the operational and financial administration of the team, including comprehensive budget tracking, management of funding requests, and purchase order processing.
• Develop and refine high-quality presentations and internal communications materials for an executive audience, while maintaining a systematic approach to team resources and documentation.
• Provide comprehensive logistical and preparatory support for the executive team, including managing executive travel, briefing materials, and urgent ad-hoc requests to ensure seamless operations at a senior level.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and demonstrate the flexibility to undertake various ad-hoc tasks as required.

You:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 4-5+ years of experience in project management, public affairs, communications, or a related field, preferably within a fast-paced, international environment.
• A proven track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, demonstrating exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to correspond effectively and professionally with senior executives and diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in creating professional documentation and presentations using modern office suites.
• A proactive and adaptable self-starter who can thrive in a dynamic, lean team environment and respond effectively to critical and urgent requests.
• A deep understanding of or strong interest in public policy and government affairs concepts, as well as direct experience in the APAC region, is highly advantageous.

• Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills and - ideally - fluent in another Asian language to cover projects across APAC.

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