Communications Manager - Philippines

About the role

inDrive Communications APAC is looking for a Communications Manager to lead public relations and communications activities in the Philippines. You will work closely with the APAC Lead and Senior Communications Manager on the planning, execution and management of integrated PR and communications campaigns, strengthening brand visibility and engagement while building media and stakeholder relationships. You will also help set up the processes needed to run projects effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead PR and communications strategy for the Philippines, aligned with regional and company objectives
• Plan and manage the PR budget and oversee project plans, timelines, deliverables and KPIs
• Build and maintain relationships with local media, influencers, agencies and key stakeholders
• Lead media coordination, interview scheduling and journalist engagement
• Oversee press events, interviews, activations and campaign logistics, including spokesperson management and media preparation
• Manage crisis communications planning, execution and escalation
• Supervise agencies and vendors, coordinate project and asset delivery and approvals with marketing, business and other teams
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends and competitor activity and report the impact of communications work
• Represent inDrive at regional events and help shape the country narrative with local stakeholders
• Support the APAC PR team by turning meeting discussions into clear plans and action points

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in PR and external communications
• Hands-on experience leading crisis communications, from issue detection to media handling and stakeholder escalation
• Established relationships with Philippine national and local media and a strong understanding of the media landscape
• In-house experience at a ride-hailing, delivery or consumer tech company, or at a PR agency, is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal English and Tagalog; knowledge of Visayan languages is a plus

Required skills

• Independent development, planning and execution of communications projects and management of a portfolio of initiatives
• Budget management and reporting, including KPI trackers and stakeholder reporting
• Collaboration with cross-regional and cross-functional teams and external partners

What we offer

• Mentoring, career consulting and learning programs
• International experience through the Global Talent Exchange Program
• Company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities and employee-led social impact and volunteering projects
• Co-financed language courses and internal speaking clubs