Associate Director / Director, Strategic Communications

About the role

H/Advisors - Asia is an award-winning strategic communications consultancy headquartered in Singapore, with a regional team across Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Hong Kong. As Associate Director or Director, you will work with clients ranging from international brands to local household names. Beyond day-to-day client work, you will support new business initiatives, advise clients, run brainstorming sessions and workshops, get involved in agency initiatives and share your expertise with colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Lead accounts with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality client service aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including at senior level, and deputise for senior team members when needed.
• Supervise, mentor and guide junior team members, ensuring quality and consistency in client work.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and colleagues, anticipating challenges and planning proactively.
• Develop and leverage media and stakeholder relationships, deliver strong media pitches and stakeholder materials, and carry out insightful analysis.
• Support new business by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals and researching so that senior team members can pitch and present effectively.

Required profile

• 6 to 10 years of experience in communications or a related industry; agency experience is an added advantage.
• Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of managing, mentoring and developing teams.
• Prior experience managing team performance, overseeing client portfolios and contributing to business growth.

Required skills

• Strong communication, writing, presentation and client management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving, with the ability to give sound counsel to clients.
• Leadership and people management, leading high-performing teams.
• Business development skills with a commercial mindset and growth opportunities.
• Organisation skills to manage multiple clients, projects and priorities independently.
• Adaptable, entrepreneurial and confident in a fast-paced environment.