Strategic Communications Leader — Associate Director

H/Advisors Klareco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

H/Advisors Klareco, an award-winning strategic communications consultancy in Asia, seeks an Associate Director to work across international brands and local names. You will provide strategic counsel, lead brainstorms, and drive new business initiatives while guiding peers and junior staff.

You will manage senior-level relationships, deliver high-quality client service, and contribute to agency initiatives, blending crisis stewardship with creative storytelling and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in communications or related industry, agency experience is a plus.
• Strong writing, research, editing, presentation, and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including at senior levels, and deputise for senior team members when needed.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide junior team members to ensure quality and consistency in client work.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and team members, anticipating challenges and planning proactively.
• Develop and leverage media and stakeholder relationships, deliver strong media pitches and materials, and conduct insightful analysis.
• Support new business initiatives by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and researching for pitches and presentations.

Skills

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

New business

Writing/editing

Crisis communication

Job description

H/Advisors Klareco, an award-winning strategic communications consultancy in Asia, seeks an Associate Director to work across international brands and local names. You will provide strategic counsel, lead brainstorms, and drive new business initiatives while guiding peers and junior staff.

You will manage senior-level relationships, deliver high-quality client service, and contribute to agency initiatives, blending crisis stewardship with creative storytelling and stakeholder engagement.