Communications & PR Director, APAC
TLDR
Lead PR strategies across APAC, combining global resources with local talent to position OKX as the world's most recognized crypto platform.
Who We Are
About the Opportunity:
We are looking for a Communications and PR Director to lead PR strategies with global scope, while serving as our go-to person for many projects across APAC. Our vision is to combine our global resources with strong local talent and insight to become the most widely used and recognized crypto platform in the world. You will be central to how we achieve this by leveraging your comms/ PR experience in the region while also contributing to strategy and implementation of global initiatives. We are looking for an established talent with a strong work ethic, deep understanding of multi-stakeholder marcomms for B2B and B2C, and an ability to quantify results and plan effectively.What You’ll Be Doing
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Develop and implement effective/creative strategic PR plans in coordination with APAC Head of Communications and stakeholders in local markets, marketing, product, legal, compliance and others
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Be an integral member of our global comms/PR team, contributing to global initiatives, steering projects to completion, and helping to maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Create and amplify PR opportunities with our global partners, including McLaren F1 Team and Manchester City Football Club, driving coverage and visibility in media and amongst potential users
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Manage PR agency's efforts to maximize effectiveness in support of (1) regional comms/PR initiatives and (2) global comms/PR initiatives that we would like to amplify across APAC
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Create opportunities to place stories in all types of media, especially tier-one general media and crypto publications
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Drive coverage volume through effective media strategy, pitching, interviews and media relations
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Write PR plans and PR material for announcements and key initiatives
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with media and influential industry peers
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Ensure brand consistency in all efforts
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Track and influence media coverage
What We Look For In You
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Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related fields
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12-15 years of experience in PR and Communications with exposure to the financial services, technology or fintech industries – crypto experience strongly preferred
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Team management experience
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Proven work experience and success in a senior public relations role – a mix of agency and in-house is ideal
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Solid experience creating and executing successful global and regional PR campaigns resulting in high volumes of media coverage
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Deep media contacts across business, broadcast TV, financial, and crypto trades
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Experience with investment and financial communications
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Native crypto knowledge is a plus; the ability and passion to learn about crypto and blockchain is a must.
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Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is an advantage
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An entrepreneurial attitude, and agile working style and ability to 'deliver and get the job done' while maintaining good stakeholder relationships
Perks & Benefits
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Competitive total compensation package
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L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
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Various team building programs and company events
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Wellness and meal allowances
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Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
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More that we love to tell you along the process!
Benefits
Education Stipend
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
Health Insurance
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
Team building programs
Various team building programs and company events
Wellness Stipend
Wellness and meal allowances
OKX operates as a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, enabling users to buy, sell, and trade a wide range of digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. In addition to facilitating crypto trading, they've developed OKX Wallet, a widely-used platform for accessing decentralized applications and exploring the Web3 landscape.
- Founded
- Founded 2017
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Diversified Financial Services