Communications Manager

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 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

Why join us

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 47 countries.
• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.
• Final benefits may vary depending on the location.