Introduction
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Your role and responsibilities
IBM is seeking an experienced communications professional with the right experience, expertise and enthusiasm to join the Corporate Affairs team and focus on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Based in Singapore the role will see the successful candidate lead executive communications for the APAC General Manager at IBM, while driving internal communications across multiple diverse countries.
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Working closely with the wider APAC communications team the successful candidate will create experiences, in-person and virtual, that engage employees in IBM strategy and help them understand how to apply to IBM's business and clients' success. The role will be responsible for providing employees with the knowledge, information, and clear calls to action needed to work effectively and deliver business results, while also building their belief in and advocacy for the IBM brand.
The role requires strong writing and communication skills, an understanding of the technology industry, and the ability to work effectively with senior executives.
The chosen candidate will operate in a flexible and thriving in-office environment, working collaboratively with the marketing, communications, and CSR teams.
Responsibilities include:
- Foster strong, collaborative relationships in order to provide communications counsel to IBM's most senior leaders in APAC.
- Understand IBM's diverse audience in APAC, the best channels to reach them, and the resources and guidance needed to help them do their jobs effectively.
- Understand the external audiences IBM APAC leaders influence and the executive messages to deliver by persona to drive growth for IBM.
- Design, create and deploy content that engages, informs and inspires IBMers and stakeholders to focus their efforts in support of the shared business goals.
- Develop a deep understanding of the IBM APAC business and technology portfolio, alongside how we partner with sales and marketing to drive IBM's overall strategy and growth initiatives.
- Translate complex technical concepts into engaging content for all audiences.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
• Experience in internal and executive communications planning and deployment - working with leaders on strategy, content development, project management and employee engagement.
• Strong writing and storytelling capability with a passion for breaking down complex topics into consumable, understandable and applicable content.
• Efficient and effective project manager that can work fast while maintaining high quality and accuracy to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who is enthusiastic about partnering across teams.
• Curious learner who quickly develops an understanding of a wide range of subjects, and understands and applies feedback.
• Creative thinker who can develop and execute new, effective ways of communicating.
• Growth minded and willing to adjust ways of working and communication approaches based on current business needs and results.
• Ability to measure and analyze data to drive decision making and internal channel optimization.
Preferred technical and professional experience
• Direct experience with enterprise technology companies.
• Fast writer who is driven by a 24-hour turnaround mentality.
• Social media editorial and execution.
• Successful track record supporting a leader within a company that has a large, diverse employee population.
• Experience with various tools and approaches to communications - including digital publishing, design, video production, metrics and email tools.
• Agility and resilience communicating in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Strategic communication and project management skills and ability to work on simultaneous high visibility projects.
Consideration will be given to candidates with proven experience.
Required Experience: 7 to 8 years of experience in the field of Internal and Executive Communications.
Excellent verbal and written skill in standard English is a key requirement.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
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Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
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