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Communications Director, Southeast Asia

Airbus
Aircraft MRO & Aviation EngineeringSingapore AreaOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago
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About the role

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As part of the APAC team, this role leads external communications activities for all Airbus divisions across Southeast Asia. The position manages media relations, supports business campaigns, produces content for Airbus channels, and organizes local events across markets including Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Manage media relations across all covered Southeast Asian markets.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communication teams.
  • Produce and publish written and visual content for various Airbus channels, including the employee Hub.
  • Organize local events such as product briefings, demos, and management outreach engagements.
  • Manage contracts with local PR agencies and suppliers for communication activities.
  • Handle communications during crisis and special situations in the region with global support.
  • Provide regular support to regional leadership, BU leaders, and Airbus Chief Representatives in key markets.
  • Contribute to departmental collateral materials and dashboard reports for the APAC Head of Comms.

Requirements

  • Degree level, preferably in mass communications, journalism, or arts.
  • Extensive journalistic experience and/or previous communications role, preferably in the aviation industry.
  • Proven ability to enhance Airbus' image across Southeast Asian markets.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with the Southeast Asia markets to be covered.
  • Excellent command of written English and ability to answer media questions accurately and timely.
  • Well-rounded communications experience (strategy, media relations, social media, writing, content creation, brand management, event management).
  • Ability to operate corporate social media platforms and manage content.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
  • Self-starter with a personable disposition, willing to drive local activities.
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to unpredictable schedules.