Description
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Clients & Markets
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
A career in our Business Development practice, within New Business Ventures, will provide you with the opportunity to invest in new business models that leverage our knowledge and build solutions for the growing digital market. New Business Ventures identifies, develops, and commercialises technology-enabled solutions that deliver PwC value, knowledge, and experience to our clients. Each new solution focuses on data-driven platforms or other intellectual property based solutions that leverage emerging technologies and new business models. Through the process of building new solutions, we foster a culture of innovation within PwC, extend brand relevance in the market, and generate new revenue. Our team is responsible for the strategy and execution of go-to-market initiatives and broader customer initiatives aimed at identifying new business opportunities.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Purpose of Job
The Thought Leadership Specialist will oversee PwC thought leadership, contributing to concept design and the portfolio of thought leadership activity across engagements/events and within the context of an integrated communications plan. The Thought Leadership Specialist will contribute to the overall strategy and implement specific activities as needed, including project management, production (writing) of Thought Leadership and fact checking, writing of video scripts related to the thought leadership, proofreading and consulting on tone, quality, voice and content. This role supports the PwC Africa territory of firms and CMD teams at those firms. As the largest firm in the PwC Africa territory, this role also directly supports PwC South Africa and the PwC South Africa CMD team.
Role description
Responsibilities
Project manage and coordinate the production of PwC thought leadership for external publication, including:
Reports on industry sectors, thematic market trends and other topical subjects.
Survey analysis reports, providing insight on survey research.
Executive summaries and short white paper analyses.
Develop a project plan that includes all relevant stakeholders across PwC.
Develop detailed knowledge of the target audience for each project and ensure an appropriate tone of voice.
Work closely with Africa CMD strategic marketers, research team, Digital Presence team and Integrated Content team to:
Help guide the thought leadership content development process and clarify expectations, timelines and delivery objectives within the CMD team and with CMD's clients.
Help amplify thought leadership through digital marketing channels, events, and publicise it in the media and with alumni, and reference it appropriately in proposals.
Maintain an 'editorial calendar' for thought leadership. This includes updating and maintaining a status document to track progress on ongoing projects, initiatives, and deliverables, providing clear and timely reports to management.
Produce a detailed report of the upcoming thought leaderships, for the monthly editorial board meeting.
Actively participate in scheduled meetings, including team check-ins, project discussions, and strategy sessions, contributing to collaborative efforts and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Promote and coordinate connectivity across the PwC Africa network with other thought leadership practitioners via newsletters, Webexes, publication notices, and other communications.
Key competencies and attributes
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to produce high quality:
Thought leadership publications and flagship studies: conceptualise and execute thought leadership that supports objectives including:
Thought leadership used to support go-to-market strategies.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with industry leaders and influencers.
Ability to convene communications resources—SMEs, writers, editors—to develop thought leadership.
Advise teams on the survey development process and other research methodologies for thought leadership
Analysis of competitor messages and positioning, to understand their approach to market through thought leadership
Present complex issues in an accessible and engaging way to different audiences.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in different teams while quickly understanding complex areas of work within the organisation.
Exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling issues, especially those that might be sensitive, including the ability to identify and manage potential communications risks.
Attention to detail.
Manage diverse activities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
A good understanding of how Brand & Creative and Digital Presence functions can help to amplify thought leadership communications, and the importance of the client experience in crafting thought leadership, as well as working effectively in a team to achieve these objectives.
Qualification and experience
Requirements
4-6+ years experience of communications experience required.
Bachelor's degree in communications or an equivalent field required.
Education
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Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications
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Required Skills
Optional Skills
Desired Languages
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Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
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