Senior Communications Specialist, APAC

Sandisk; Seberang Perai; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a senior communications specialist for the APAC region to implement external corporate and B2B/B2C communications strategies. Responsibilities include managing PR activities, supporting regional communications plans, and working closely with local marketing teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Communications or Marketing, and over 10 years of experience in public relations or communications. This role offers opportunities for flexible working, primarily based in Penang, Malaysia or Singapore.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related professional experience in public relations or communications.
• Substantial experience with B2C and B2B media and influencers.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage agencies to execute regional activities against KPIs.
• Contribute to regional communications plans that align to business goals.
• Execute creative campaigns for media activity outside the main news cycle.
• Support B2B thought leadership and issues-based campaigns.

Skills

Exceptional communications

Writing and presentation skills

Team player

Creative problem-solving

Metrics based approach

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to handle multiple projects

Interfacing with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field

Job description

We are seeking a senior communications specialist for the APAC region (excluding China & Japan) to join our dynamic global communications team. The senior communications specialist for APAC will be responsible for the implementation of external corporate, B2B and B2C communications strategies and assisting on the strategic direction of regional communications activities for Sandisk in the region. This will include PR activity around corporate news and product launches, thought leadership campaigns, B2B/corporate social media and support of events within the region. This role is critical to the ongoing success of the organization in APAC and will be based at the company offices in Penang, Malaysia or Singapore with some scope for flexible working.

Covering earned media (PR) and influencer engagement, events and sponsored content, with involvement in wider integrated campaigns, this role will work is part of the global communications team and will also work closely with local marketing teams on product launches and campaign support. The role requires close cooperation with key regional stakeholders in channel and product marketing and sales, as well as day-to-day management of retained agency teams across five countries in the APAC region.

Frequent travel within the region and infrequent international travel may be expected, depending on environmental factors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage agencies to execute regional activities against agreed KPIs, translate international copy and help to generate local content.
• Support a reviews and awards programme for our consumer and edge products.
• Contribute to and implement regional communications plans which align to business goals.
• Manage and assist in regionalizing and distributing product and company news.
• Manage 1-2-1 relationships with key media and influencers.
• Support B2B thought leadership and issues-based campaigns.
• Manage communications around key trade events in region.
• Execute creative campaigns for momentum media activity outside main news cycle.
• Support corporate comms activities in the region as necessary, including corporate social media where appropriate.
• Support local marketing activities where required.
• Work closely with key regional contacts and act as a trusted advisor on all things’ communications.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field of study.
• 10+ years of related professional experience within a public relations or communications function.
• Substantial experience working with media (both B2C and B2B) and influencers.
• Fluency in English.

PREFERRED:

• Additional language preferred but not mandatory.

SKILLS

• Understanding of company’s strategic and competitive position together with a deep comprehension and interest in new technologies.
• Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communications, writing and presentation skills.
• Metrics based approach and strong commercial acumen.
• The ability to be able to interface with stakeholders at all levels, across departments and geographies.
• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy.
• Outstanding judgement and creative problem-solving skills.

Additional information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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