CareerPlan

Director, Media Relations, Asia & GHNW Communications

Hong KongFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Leading media relations for Manulife's Asia Segment and overseeing corporate communications for the Global High-Net-Worth (GHNW) business to strengthen reputation and support business priorities.

Role type

Director, Media Relations and Corporate Communications

Builds

Media coverage, executive profiles, crisis response materials, and corporate communications plans for GHNW

Domain

Financial services, Life insurance, Wealth management, Asia region

Required skills

Media relations, Executive positioning, Issues and reputation management, Crisis management, Strategic communications, Agency management, Budget management, Stakeholder management, Cross-functional partnership, Writing and storytelling

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead Asia-wide media relations and outreach; Prepare senior leaders for media engagements and thought leadership; Monitor and manage issues and crisis scenarios; Track and report on media performance and reputation; Lead corporate communications for GHNW including conferences and awards; Align messaging with Strategy, Marketing, and Distribution teams.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership