Director, International Communications

H World Group Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director, International Communications at H World Group Limited will define, lead and evolve the company’s global communications strategy, serving as the senior owner of international reputation, executive visibility and media engagement.

Working with senior leadership and regional teams, the director will steer corporate storytelling across expansion, sustainability, partnerships and rewards programs, strengthening H World’s profile beyond China.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, public affairs or related fields.
• Proven experience developing and executing international communications strategies for a global organization.
• Experience advising C-suite executives and supporting high-profile media engagements.
• Excellent editorial judgment and writing skills translating complex priorities into clear narratives.
• Strong understanding of corporate reputation management and international media landscapes.
• Experience managing announcements, partnerships and crisis communications.
• Experience in hospitality, travel, luxury or premium lifestyle sectors is advantageous.
• Experience managing communications for a publicly listed company is strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Define and own H World's international communications strategy aligned with priorities.
• Lead plans for earnings, partnerships, expansion, brand launches and major initiatives.
• Develop high-impact materials: press releases, speeches, Q&As, fact sheets and briefing materials.
• Lead crisis communications planning with leadership and regional teams.
• Develop executive communications strategies to raise visibility and thought leadership.
• Support executives with media coaching, speechwriting and spokesperson training.
• Lead international newsroom and editorial priorities across markets.
• Build relationships with international media and develop proactive engagement strategies.
• Coordinate campaigns across earned, owned and paid channels to maximize impact.
• Manage international PR agency partners and cross-regional activities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive visibility

Media relations

C-suite advisory

Crisis communications

Editorial writing

Global storytelling

Mandarin Chinese

Job description

The Director, International Communications will define, lead and continuously evolve H World's global communications strategy, serving as the senior point of accountability for the company's international reputation, executive visibility and global media engagement.

As the custodian of H World's international corporate narrative, the Director will ensure consistent positioning across strategic priorities including international expansion, H Rewards, sustainability, financial communications and corporate partnerships. Working closely with senior leadership and China communications teams, the role will strengthen H World's profile as one of the world's leading hospitality companies beyond China.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Communications & Reputation

• Define and own H World's international communications strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and business objectives.
• Lead communication plans for major corporate milestones, including quarterly earnings, strategic partnerships, international expansion, brand launches and other high-profile corporate initiatives.
• Lead the development of high-impact communication materials, including press releases, executive speeches, corporate statements, key messages, Q&A documents, fact sheets and briefing materials for major corporate announcements, executive engagements and media opportunities.
• Lead international issues and crisis communications planning, partnering closely with business leaders and regional teams to ensure preparedness, alignment and rapid response.

Executive Communications

• Develop executive communications strategies that strengthen the visibility, credibility and thought leadership of H World's senior leadership.
• Drive executive positioning through international media, speaking engagements, industry forums and stakeholder platforms.
• Support executives through media counseling, interview preparation, speechwriting, keynote development and spokesperson training.

Media Relations & Corporate Storytelling

• Lead H World's international corporate newsroom, establishing editorial priorities aligned with corporate priorities.
• Identify and develop compelling stories across H World's hotel brands, H Rewards ecosystem, technology innovation, sustainability initiatives and international expansion.
• Build and maintain relationships with leading international business, financial, travel and hospitality media.
• Develop proactive media engagement strategies, including interviews, briefings, editorial opportunities, and executive visibility initiatives.
• Develop integrated communications campaigns that leverage earned, owned and paid channels to maximize the visibility and impact of H World's corporate stories and strategic announcements.
• Manage international PR agency partners and coordinate communications activities across regional markets.

Success Measures

• Increased share of voice across tier-one international business, travel and lifestyle media.
• Stronger executive visibility and thought leadership across priority international markets.
• Successful execution of high-impact corporate announcements and strategic communications campaigns.
• Increased international awareness of H Rewards.
• Stronger recognition of H World as a leading global hospitality company beyond China.
• Enhanced visibility of H World's sustainability leadership and corporate responsibility initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, public affairs, journalism or communications consulting.
• Proven experience developing and executing international communications strategies for a global organization.
• Demonstrated experience advising C-suite executives and supporting high-profile executive communications and media engagements.
• Excellent editorial judgment and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex business priorities into compelling narratives.
• Strong understanding of corporate reputation management, executive communications and international media landscapes.
• Experience managing high-profile corporate announcements, strategic partnerships and issues or crisis communications.
• Experience within the hospitality, travel, luxury, premium lifestyle or related industries is advantageous.
• Experience managing communications for a publicly listed company is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese.