Communications Manager, APAC

About the role

Stripe is looking for an entrepreneurial and creative communications professional to tell its story across Greater China and Southeast Asia, positioning Stripe as a partner to the region's ambitious businesses and entrepreneurs. The role is strategic and hands-on, developing and executing a regional communications strategy and turning complex products and technical ideas into clear, compelling stories.

Key responsibilities

• Shape Stripe's narrative and tell stories about its infrastructure, the businesses it serves, and how Asian entrepreneurs contribute to economic prosperity.
• Work with Stripe users and partners to bring their voices into campaigns, announcements and other communications.
• Build trusted relationships with business and technology reporters, influential thinkers and other stakeholders across the region.
• Handle complex, high-profile corporate issues with sound judgment and clear communication.
• Approach each opportunity from first principles, moving between strategy and execution, from shaping a regional narrative to drafting social copy and coordinating launches.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.
• Highly entrepreneurial, adaptable and fast to learn, with a track record of building creative campaigns from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of Southeast Asia and Greater China, including their business, technology and media landscapes.
• Experience building relationships with business and technology reporters and other influential stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple markets and projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to move between strategy and execution.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional proficiency in written and verbal Mandarin Chinese.
• Experience supporting communications in both Southeast Asia and Greater China, and with global teams.
• Familiarity with payments, fintech, enterprise technology, cross-border commerce or the internet economy.
• Experience managing communications agencies across multiple markets.

What we offer

• Annual salary range of SGD 153,600 - SGD 230,400 in the primary location, which may vary by location and level.
• Possible benefits including equity, company bonus, health benefits and wellness stipends.
• In-office expectation of at least 50% of time per month in the local office, depending on role and team.