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Business Development Assistant
2024
San Juan, Manila
Full Time
WTA is seeking a Business Development and Communications Assistant to join its San Juan, Metro Manila studio, starting immediately. The Assistant will be an active member of the Business Development team responsible for communicating WTA’s identity, ethos, and diverse body of work, from architectural projects to events, exhibitions, artist collaborations, and social media. The successful candidate will be responsible for press communication, content production for internal and external channels and collateral such as presentations and booklets, and ongoing research to craft project narratives. This is a full-time position in which you will work closely and collaboratively with the Managing Director, as well as the Research & Development teams in a dynamic studio environment.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
Give active support to the Business Development Department
Manage client relations and host client visits
Respond to and coordinate media inquiries, lecture, exhibition, and publication requests
Monitor and archive press coverage and compile weekly overviews
Prepare press materials including project narratives, press releases, images, and drawings
Maintain WTA’s project archive, presentation materials, and publication libraries
Maintain WTA’s online presence, creating content for the website, Instagram and LinkedIn
Provide support as a representative of the firm at project openings and tours
Maintain WTA’s contact databases
Assist in research and preparation for lectures, publications, and client presentations
Actively participate in the diverse communications process, developing new ideas and methods in graphics, text, bookmaking/publications, and exhibitions
Seek and attend industry events on behalf of the practice
Qualifications
Degree in Architecture/Urban Planning, Design, Art/Art History, Communications/Marketing, or related fields
Professional Architecture/Design, Communications/Marketing, or Writing/Editing experience is preferred
Interest in and knowledge of architecture, urbanism, design, fashion, and the arts
Strong communication in verbal and written English Writing, editing, and proof-reading skills
Aptitude in graphic, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop Skills in video production/editing and proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro are a plus
Self-starter who can work both independently and within a team, enjoys contributing new ideas, accurate, detail-oriented, and hands-on
How to Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume and portfolio to careers@wta.ph. Please note that applications sent without a cover letter will not be reviewed.