External Affair Expert

APP Group; Riau; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 660,000,000; Full time

Job summary

APP Group in Indonesia is seeking a senior communications and public affairs professional to manage government relations and policy advocacy while leading media engagement. You will build relationships with state and local legislators, agencies, and industry bodies, and serve as a spokesperson for the organization.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and excellent writing and speaking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science or relevant studies
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in communication, media relations, or public relations
• Ability to collaborate with remote teams and stakeholders
• Strong judgment, political acumen, and strategic thinking
• Fluent English; Mandarin a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with state and local legislators and agency staff
• Represent the organization at coalition meetings, partner meetings and briefings
• Act as spokesperson and develop relationships with stakeholders and media members
• Monitor public opinion and media coverage to advise senior management
• Align corporate messaging with regulatory guidelines and public interests

Skills

Stakeholder management

Media relations

Public relations

Crisis communication

Writing and editing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

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Monitor movement on top policy priorities, state and local levels

Represent Society at coalition meetings, partner meetings and briefings

Develop and manage relationships with key state and local legislators and agency staff.

Act as spokespeople and develop and maintain relationships with Stakeholders and other media members.

Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and relevant industry association

Acting as a liaison between the organization and governmental bodies, focusing on lobbying efforts to influence policy decisions.

Developing and implementing communication strategies that inform and engage the public about the mission, vision, and values of a public organization.

Align corporate messaging with public interests and regulatory guidelines, enhancing the company's public image while ensuring stakeholders are inform about safety, and corporate social responsibility efforts.

Monitoring public opinion and media coverage, advising senior management on potential impacts of decisions.

Ensure that there are no security disturbances that result in the company's operations being halted

Risk mapping, risk management, conflict resolution, and stakeholder register

Job Requirement

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science or relevant studies

Min 10 years of relevant work experiencein communication, media relations, or public relations,

Ability to work and collaborate in team environment, including with remote team members.

Strong judgment/decision-making skills and political acumen

Strategic thinking, being resilient and thriving in chaos.

Strong skills in writing, speaking, research, analysis, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.

English speaker, Mandarin is a plus and preferred.