Strategic Communications Manager

Techne Praxis; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic communications firm in Jakarta is looking for a Strategic Communications Manager. The role involves developing and implementing communication strategies to enhance project visibility and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, at least 6 years of relevant experience, and strong writing and editing skills. This is a managerial position that offers the opportunity to mentor communication staff and shape effective messaging across various platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in strategic communications.
• Experience supporting complex projects and policy-related topics preferred.
• Strong experience in strategic writing and communications planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of communication strategies.
• Support senior leadership in communication strategies for public engagements.
• Manage communication workflows and timelines.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills in English

Strong message development and audience awareness

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders

Good judgement in handling sensitive communications

Strong coordination and teamworking capability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Level: Manager
Minimum Experience: 6+ years in strategic communications, corporate communications, public affairs, or related fields

Role Purpose

The Strategic Communications Manager will lead the development and implementation of communication strategies that support TP’s projects, institutional positioning, client engagement, and external visibility. The role is responsible for ensuring that complex technical and strategic work is translated into clear, credible, and audience-appropriate communications.

The position requires strong writing, editorial judgement, stakeholder awareness, and the ability to work across multiple teams and priorities. The role will support both project-based communications and broader institutional communications aligned with TP’s growth priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Communications Strategy and Planning
• Develop communication approaches for projects, programmes, campaigns, and institutional priorities.
• Identify target audiences, communication objectives, key messages, and delivery channels.
• Support senior leadership in shaping communication strategies for client-facing and public-facing purposes.
• Ensure communications are aligned with project sensitivities, stakeholder context, and brand positioning.
• Content Development and Editorial Oversight
• Lead the drafting and review of strategic communications materials, including press lines, key messages, articles, captions, scripts, briefing notes, decks, and thought leadership pieces.
• Translate technical and policy content into accessible and compelling communications.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and tone across outputs.
• Support content development for digital platforms, events, and external partnerships.
• Stakeholder and Reputation Management
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners on messaging and approvals.
• Support senior leadership in preparing for public engagements, presentations, and strategic meetings.
• Help manage communication risks and ensure appropriate handling of sensitive issues.
• Maintain a strong understanding of partner and stakeholder expectations.
• Team and Process Management
• Manage communication workflows, timelines, and internal coordination.
• Support and mentor communications staff or contributors involved in projects and campaigns.
• Contribute to improving internal communications systems, templates, and content standards.
• Brand and Institutional Positioning
• Support TP’s external profile through strategic storytelling and quality communications outputs.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen institutional visibility and thought leadership.
• Ensure alignment with TP brand standards and organisational priorities.
• Communications strategies and plans
• Key messages, scripts, captions, and media lines
• Client-facing and public-facing content
• Institutional profiles and thought leadership materials
• Event and campaign support materials
• Editorial review and quality assurance notes

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Policy, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in strategic writing and communications planning.
• Experience supporting complex projects, policy-related topics, or development programmes is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Excellent writing and editing skills in English
• Strong message development and audience awareness
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders
• Good judgement in handling sensitive communications
• Strong coordination and teamworking capability

Reporting Line

Reports to Managing Director
Supervises Communications officers, consultants, or external contributors as assigned