Communications Manager, SEA

Job Description Summary You are responsible for internal and external communications in support of key business objectives, BD associate engagement, and regional company reputation.
This role will partner closely with SEA VP/GM and SEA Leadership, to ensure all communications activities align to SEA Vision and specific regional goals and objectives. The Communication manager will report to the SEA VP/GM Job Description SEA Internal and External Communication:

• Develop and deliver BD’s SEA communications plans, including integrated internal and external communications in support of regional priorities and objectives.
• Lead SEA internal communications plans and execution for BD Associate engagement, including campaigns, SEA VP/GM communications, SEA LT engagement, content development and support for internal communications initiatives and interactions that improve employee engagement and understanding of the company’s strategy and SEA role supporting BD 2025.
• Responsible for the development of communications campaigns and actions that support the strategies and purpose of BD.
• Manage internal communication strategy, such as intranet, in-person and virtual events such as town halls, employee engagement plans, among others as needed.
• Manage SEA external communications as needed in alignment with corporate external guidelines and strategy. This could include proactive and reactive external communications campaigns, digital content, and potential engagement with regional media and others as needed by the business and agreed with corporate.
• Ensure issues preparedness and issues management for the SEA region in line with corporate standards. Partner closely with Public Relations and Corporate Communications as needed for specific matters.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across the enterprise. Partner with Corporate Communications colleagues to ensure consistency and alignment in regional and corporate messages and content, as well as HR, commercial teams and other functions.
• Stay current on relevant regional, industry, economic, and governmental topics and issues that should be reflected in or referenced in communications, internal or external.

SEA Regional Customer Events Management and Support:

• Works with Tradeshow/Events Manager to develop and coordinate communications to support industry meetings and trade show exhibits.
• Handle vendor and association relationships, negotiate contracts, and supervise all event activities including but not limited to, housing, badges & food/beverage.
• Approve design, layout, cost estimates and construction of exhibits and displays.
• Work with creative agency on messaging, artwork and promotional materials for events including but not limited to, email campaigns, social media, communications to the field, pre and post meeting notices.
• Ensure compliance with BD Quality and Regulatory requirements and adherence to MarCom standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required – preferably in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant Public Relations and Communications experience, working in large Multinational Corporation. Agency experience will be preferred.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory for this role.

Required Skills Optional Skills Primary Work Location IDN Jakarta - Sudirman Square Office Towers Additional Locations Work Shift