PR and Media Communications Manager (SEA)

Salt Talent Search is looking for a Communications Manager for a 12 months extendable contract role, this is for Southeast Asia to support the Communications team. You will work alongside the policy team and help to educate the public about the Community, highlight the positive social and economic impact of our platform, and help highlight in press how we work together with regulators and tourism organisations on common-sense rules for home sharers. You will also manage efforts to promote our consumer campaigns, corporate reputation, supporting the release of earnings to local media, executive profiling and issues management. Responsibilities Work closely with the cross functional team to develop robust and effective consumer, corporate and policy communications strategies that drive favorability and positive awareness Be responsible for executing complex campaigns to drive proactive positive results and be adept at problem solving Draft written materials - story pitches, press releases, messaging guidelines, Q&As, briefs, presentations, speeches etc. Manage agency partners in all markets Prepare briefings for media interviews and public speaking engagements Develop influencer engagement strategies Understand the media market and develop relationships with key reporters Handle a busy press office Work closely and seamlessly with the consumer comms manager and local policy team as well as the international policy and communications teams Requirements Bachelor’s Degree 6+ years consumer, corporate and / or policy comms experience, either working in a communications agency or in-house Excellent writing and strong verbal communications and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Thai or Bahasa, though not necessary, is an advantage given the regional scope Experience in media relations with an established media network Ability to initiate, manage and deliver proactive press projects including research/data-led stories, campaigns, press events, press trips Experience with complex regulatory issues in a political environment Experience working on projects in a fast-paced environment Experience across SEA is preferred Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Maintaining enthusiasm and calm demeanor in stressful situations CEI No: R1763696 | Licence No: 07C3147