Communications Director Southeast Asia

Airbus; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Singapore is seeking a Communications Lead to oversee external communications activities for its divisions in Southeast Asia. The role involves managing media relations, creating content for various channels, organizing events, and ensuring positive engagement across all platforms. Candidates should have a degree in communications or journalism, possess extensive experience in communication roles, and be well-versed in the cultural landscape of Southeast Asia. Strong written skills and proficiency in corporate social media are crucial for success in this position.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Degree level, preferably in mass communications.
• Extensive journalistic experience or previous communications role.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage relations with the media in covered markets.
• Produce written/visual content for various channels.
• Organise local events related to product launches.

Skills

Journalistic experience

Content creation

Media relations

Event management

Social media management

Written communication

Education

Degree in mass communications or journalism

Tools

CRM tools

Social media platforms

Salesforce

Drupal

Keepeek

Job description

Job Description

As part of the APAC team, the job holder leads external communications activities for all divisions in Southeast Asia, in support of business campaigns and corporate priorities. The job holder will be responsible for managing relations with the media in the markets covered, liaising with Communications teams at customers, content production for Airbus channels and organisation of local events, all with the support of PR agencies. The markets covered are: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage relations with the media in the markets covered
• Act as point of contact (POC) for communication teams at customers
• Produce and post written / visual content for Airbus channels, including for employee Hub
• Organise events taking place in markets covered including product-related briefings, product demos and public engagements by management outreach events, including speeches
• Manage contracts with local PR agencies / suppliers for Communication activities
• Manage communications around crisis and special situations in the region in / with the support of Airbus’ global communications organization.
• Other duties reasonably determined from time to time by the Company, including at HQ in Europe

Secondary Responsibilities

• Regular support for Singapore-based Head of Region, Business Unit (BU) leaders and Airbus Chief Representatives (ACRs) in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
• Speeches and participation at public events, as well as social media posts
• Support APAC Head of (HO) Comms with contributions to departmental collateral materials and dashboard reports
• Ensure all local activities are entered in timely and accurate manner in global Communications Planning
• Participate in regular team calls

Outputs

• Accurate and timely content creation
• Positive news coverage in traditional and online media
• Strong engagement on social media channels
• Satisfied internal and external stakeholders
• Clear contribution to enhancement of Airbus image across the markets covered and wider APAC region

Requirements

• Degree level, preferably in mass communications, journalism or in the arts
• Extensive journalistic experience and / or previous communications role, preferably within the aviation industry
• Familiarity with the markets to be covered (Southeast Asia)
• Ability to work within multi-cultural and international environment
• Proven written skills
• Experience operating corporate social media platforms
• Well rounded Communications experience (strategy, media relations, social media, writing, content creation, brand and advertising, event management, internal communications).
• Self-starter with a personable disposition
• Willingness to take responsibility for driving local activities
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to unpredictable schedules
• Ability to answer media questions in timely and accurate manner
• Ability to interact with confidence with Airbus senior management and customers
• Excellent English writing skills
• Must be available to travel regularly in markets covered as well as to head office facilities in Europe from time to time
• Operating CRM & publication tools & processes effectively (e.g., Salesforce, Drupal, Keepeek).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Singapore Private Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Company Communication

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