The Role
Lead APAC communications and PR strategy for OKX, drive regional and global campaigns, manage agencies and media relationships, amplify partnerships (e.g., McLaren F1, Manchester City), produce PR materials, ensure brand consistency, and measure coverage and impact across B2B and B2C channels.
Summary Generated by Built In
OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.
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 What We Look For In You
- 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
- 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!
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
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