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Senior Manager - Corporate Communications

Sydney, Australia, AU - Information Technology and Services, Internet

Position Summary

LinkedIn is seeking an experienced Corporate Communications professional to lead Corporate, Trade and Internal Communications in APAC.

The successful candidate will lead communications initiatives (internal and external) to drive awareness of LinkedIn’s growth, success and value proposition to an audience that includes, but not limited to: media, clients/prospects in the Talent, Marketing and Sales Solutions businesses and employees.

He/she will work closely with the key business leaders and direct manager to create and execute comprehensive and measurable campaigns that support the company’s business objectives. The successful candidate will be directly involved in all stages of communications initiatives -- from concept formulation and message development and senior strategic counsel to execution and results-oriented evaluation.

The current focus of the role is on Trade (75%), followed by Internal communications (25%). There will also be opportunities to tell Corporate stories, working with Direct Manager and MD APAC.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive communications strategies and execute programs that support and promote the company’s areas of focus and in line with business objectives.


• Develop a variety of communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, messaging documents, Q&As, speeches and presentations.


• Provide PR counsel to internal clients at all levels (including MD APAC, APAC Heads of Business Lines), managing expectations and educating as necessary.


• Work with extended communications team in APAC and around the world, as well as cross-functionally with all areas of the company.


• Act as a company spokesperson.

Relevant Experience and Education

• At least 15 years of related PR/related communications experience, working with global multi-national companies


• Must have worked directly with media of all levels


• Strong understanding of the business and regulatory environments of the markets in the region


• Demonstrated track record of managing teams to drive effective communications programs to increase awareness and manage reputation in line with business objectives


• The following experience are preferred:


• Agency and international/regional (Asia Pacific) business experience


• Experience managing communications and awareness programs within the marketing, advertising and talent acquisitions industries


• Experience in developing and driving social media campaigns


• A university degree in Communications, Business or related fields; MBA would be a plus

Leadership Competencies

• Possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality


• Demonstrate managerial maturity, good judgment, strategic thinking and decision-making skills at all times


• Strong people management skills, including ability to distance-manage people in other countries and from different cultures, often managing multiple projects simultaneously


• Ability to execute and influence at all levels are “must-haves”


• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

No salary provided



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