Head of Communications, South Asia

ned with regional and global goals, and executed with precision.

• Develop campaigns and narratives that directly support business and reputation objectives, with clear metrics and accountability.
• Bring strong market intelligence and relationship depth to guide senior leaders and cross-functional teams on how to navigate South Asia's media, cultural and policy landscape.
• Secure and manage priority speaking, media and stakeholder opportunities, preparing spokespeople with the context and confidence they need.
• Maintain a strong, active network of senior journalists, editors, commentators and other influential voices, leveraging these relationships to support both proactive storytelling and rapid response when needed.
• Manage PR and agency partners with a high bar for quality, accuracy and speed.
• Lead crisis preparedness and response across the broader region, ensuring timely, coordinated, and effective handling of high-risk issues
• Act as a central point of leadership during escalations, providing clear direction, strong judgement, and communications counsel to regional and market teams
• Provide guidance and support to in-market teams, navigating complex regulatory, reputational, and media challenges
• Develop and standardize crisis response frameworks, playbooks, and escalation protocols across markets
• Partner closely with Trust & Safety, Legal, Government Relations, Policy, and Product teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications or PR, with proven experience operating in complex, high-stakes environments.
• Deep understanding of the South Asia media, policy, and cultural landscape
• Strong network of senior media, industry, and stakeholder relationships in South Asia
• Proven track record of leading crisis and issues management across multiple markets or regions
• Extensive experience in building and operationalizing regional crisis communications frameworks, including playbooks, escalation protocols, and response guidelines
• Exceptional writing, messaging, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, with strong judgment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Trust & Safety, Legal, Government Relations, and Product
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments