Communications & PR Director, APAC at OKX

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Communications, Strategy Development, Implementation, Stakeholder Management, Media Relations, Agency Management, Content Creation, Pitching, Brand Consistency, Media Tracking, B2B Marketing, B2C Marketing, Financial Services Exposure, Crypto Knowledge, English Fluency

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Who We Are At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more. 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 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 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 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 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 Create opportunities to place stories in all types of media, especially tier-one general media and crypto publications Drive coverage volume through effective media strategy, pitching, interviews and media relations Write PR plans and PR material for announcements and key initiatives Cultivate and maintain relationships with media and influential industry peers Ensure brand consistency in all efforts Track and influence media coverage What We Look For In You Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related fields 12-15 years of experience in PR and Communications with exposure to the financial services, technology or fintech industries – crypto experience strongly preferred Team management experience Proven work experience and success in a senior public relations role – a mix of agency and in-house is ideal Solid experience creating and executing successful global and regional PR campaigns resulting in high volumes of media coverage Deep media contacts across business, broadcast TV, financial, and crypto trades Experience with investment and financial communications Native crypto knowledge is a plus; the ability and passion to learn about crypto and blockchain is a must. Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is an advantage An entrepreneurial attitude, and agile working style and ability to 'deliver and get the job done' while maintaining good stakeholder relationships Perks & Benefits Competitive total compensation package L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development Various team building programs and company events Wellness and meal allowances Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants More that we love to tell you along the process! Notice: All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website. Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX's Candidate Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

The Director will develop and execute creative strategic PR plans across the APAC region in coordination with local and global stakeholders, while also contributing to global communications initiatives. This role involves managing PR agency efforts and creating opportunities to place stories across various media, especially tier-one and crypto publications.