Communications Manager

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 to strengthen brand visibility and engagement, while building strong media and stakeholder relationships across the market.
You will have a holistic overview of the projects under your supervision and help establish the processes needed to manage and execute them effectively.

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 across campaigns and activities
Build and maintain strong 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 on-ground spokesperson management and media preparation
Lead crisis communications planning, execution, and escalation processes
Manage agencies’ and vendors’ work on PR projects and regular PR activities
Coordinate project and asset delivery and approvals with key stakeholders across marketing, business, and other teams
Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitor activity, and deliver reporting that shows the impact of communications work to stakeholders
Represent inDrive at regional events and in communications with local media
Collaborate with local stakeholders to align on and shape the country narrative
Support the APAC PR team with planning, turning meeting discussions into clear plans and action points

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in PR and external communications
Proven hands-on experience leading crisis communications, from issue detection to media handling and stakeholder escalation
Established relationships with Philippine national and local media, and strong understanding of the Philippine media landscape
Experience in-house at a ride-hailing, delivery, or consumer tech company, or at a PR agency (international or local), is preferred
Proven ability to independently develop, plan, and execute communications projects, and to manage a portfolio of short- and long-term initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tagalog ; knowledge of Visayan languages (e.g., Hiligaynon, Cebuano) is a plus
Strong budget management and reporting skills, including building KPI trackers and translating campaign data into clear stakeholder reporting
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-regional and cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners
A diplomatic team player who builds positive relationships and works effectively across the organization
Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and makes decisions autonomously