Head of Communications and PR, APAC

OKX; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Education subsidy for growth

Wellness and meal allowances

Healthcare schemes for employees and/​

Job summary

OKX is seeking an exceptional Head of Communications for APAC to own regional strategy and execution while aligning with global PR initiatives. This senior leader will leverage deep APAC media relationships to drive measurable results in a fast-moving crypto landscape.

The role offers regional flexibility for candidates based in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Australia, with global collaboration and opportunities to scale communications programs.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in PR/communications, fintech or tech.
• Strong APAC media network across business, broadcast, financial and crypto.
• Entrepreneurial with proven results in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of APAC communications strategy and results.
• Serve as senior APAC voice, partnering with marketing, product, legal and market leads.
• Build and lead a high-performing communications function and manage PR agency relationships.
• Cultivate media relationships across Australia, Singapore and broader APAC.
• Place stories in top-tier media and crypto publications; drive coverage.
• Write and oversee PR plans, materials, and executive messaging.
• Ensure brand consistency and track media coverage against business goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Media relations APAC

Public speaking

PR campaigns

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism

Job description

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.

Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional, entrepreneurial Head of Communications for APAC. This person is a senior leader who will own and drive our regional communications strategy and execution while playing a pivotal role in global and regional PR initiatives. This is a high-impact role for someone who combines deep regional media relationships with an interest in and passion for the digital asset space.

We're looking for a builder: someone who's comfortable operating with autonomy, thrives in fast-moving environments, and knows how to convert communications strategy into measurable results.

Candidates based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia are encouraged to apply. We operate with regional flexibility and a results-first culture. We care about impact, not where you sit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and execution of OKX's APAC communications strategy - setting direction, driving alignment, and delivering results across the region.
• Serve as the senior communications voice for APAC, partnering closely with marketing, product, legal, compliance, and local market leads.
• Build and lead a high-performing communications function, including managing PR agency relationships across the region.
• Leverage your deep network of media contacts across Australia, Singapore, and broader APAC - including tier-one business, broadcast, financial, and crypto media - to drive high-impact coverage.
• Cultivate and own relationships with editors, journalists, and influential industry voices across key APAC markets.
• Place compelling stories in top-tier general media and leading crypto publications, driving consistent coverage volume and quality.
• Act as an integral member of the global comms/PR team, contributing to worldwide initiatives and helping amplify global campaigns across APAC.
• Activate PR opportunities through OKX's global partnerships, including McLaren F1 Team and Manchester City Football Club, generating visibility across media and potential users.
• Write and oversee PR plans, press materials, executive messaging, and content for key announcements and initiatives.
• Ensure brand consistency and messaging discipline across all regional communications efforts.
• Track, report on, and actively influence media coverage to align with business objectives.

What We Look For In You

• 12-15 years of experience in PR and communications, with a strong background in financial services, fintech, or technology, crypto experience is preferred.
• Superior stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Established media connections across APAC relationships across business, broadcast, financial, and crypto media.
• Proven track record running regional and global PR campaigns that generate significant, high-quality media coverage.
• Experience with investment and financial communications.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, you set ambitious targets, hold yourself accountable, and know how to get results in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Team management experience and the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is an advantage.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• More that we love to tell you along the process!

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