Public Relations/Communications Manager

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It all starts here. QNX® technology has been deployed in the world’s most critical embedded systems, including more than 275 million vehicles on the road today. As a trusted partner to some of the world’s most innovative companies, we’re on a mission to help redefine how we as a company go to market and unlock the next wave of growth. QNX software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense. Now, we’re expanding our Global Public Relations team to increase awareness and support of the company’s strategy and thought leadership in the APAC region.

About the Opportunity:

It all starts with you. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly motivated Public Relations / Communications Manager (APAC) to take our media relations and external advocacy activities to the next level in support of our sales teams within the region (especially China, Japan, India and S. Korea).

Reporting to the Director, Global Public Relations and partnering closely with regional and local leaders, this newly created role will shape and deliver external communication strategies aligned with global priorities. Acting as the lead communications expert for APAC, you’ll influence how the organization shows up externally, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, and compelling.

Though your primary focus will be the wider APAC region, your efforts will contribute globally, as part of the broader Public & Analyst Relations team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead PR campaigns and announcements - Translate global PR/marketing campaigns into relevant communication plans for key APAC countries. Set the strategy, goals, tactics, research and execution for optimal earned media outcomes.
• Media targets - leverage existing contacts and cultivate new relationships with journalists across vertical/trade, tech, business and mainstream media (including podcasts, video, etc.)
• Content creation – help craft positioning/messaging, press releases, pitches, thought leadership/op-ed commentary and briefing materials
• Secure and manage executive speaking opportunities and industry awards that position QNX as a leader in software‑defined vehicles, physical AI, and safety‑critical embedded systems.
• Regularly evaluate the APAC competitive communications landscape and news cycle, and make recommendations that inform strategy, planning and execution
• Produce and adapt content across owned, earned, and shared channels with a digital first mindset.
• Manage external PR agency partners within the region
• Conduct media training for company spokespeople
• Work with Field, Customer Marketing and Sales to identify approved customer proof points, regional success stories, and market-relevant use cases that can support earned media, thought leadership, award submissions, and executive communications.
• Translate and adapt global web, marketing, and PR content for local APAC audiences, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and message consistency across markets.
• Track performance and use insights and analytics to continuously improve content effectiveness and engagement.

What You Bring

• A degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience, ideally with a focus on automotive and other embedded systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and storytelling skills, across a breadth of areas, including technology innovation and economic trends
• Strong business acumen and the ability to tie media strategy and narrative to business strategy
• Proven track record of building relationships with media organizations and journalists, and achieving high earned media value
• A high-performance and high-integrity individual, who works well under pressure to be both proactive and reactive
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, who can manage multiple priorities and execute with both quality and speed
• The confidence and resilience to advise senior stakeholders and navigate ambiguity in a high‑accountability role.
• Experience operating in complex, global, matrixed organizations.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, ability to handle multiple priorities across stakeholder groups.
• Fluency in English and Chinese strongly preferred along with the ability to work effectively across time zones; additional relevant APAC languages a huge plus.

Why Join QNX

• Be at the forefront of the software-defined vehicle transformation.
• Work with some of the most innovative companies globally.
• Collaborate with a global, passionate, and supportive team.
• Drive tangible business outcomes and influence the future direction of our company.

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