Strategic Communications Expert

We are seeking an experienced and independent professional to support our work with clients in Asia. This is a full-time, Asia-based role embedded within our team but focused exclusively on servicing clients' external communications and knowledge strategy.

You'll be the link between our editorial, design, events, and CMS teams in London and Asia, and the broader client teams across Asia. You'll work directly with client stakeholders, relationship managers, and the internal comms team to shape content, manage outputs, and ensure timely delivery of key communication materials across digital, print, and live formats.

• Strategic Communications & Editorial
• Lead the development and execution of a 12-month strategic communications plan for a flagship client, aligning content outputs with agreed objectives and milestones
• Act as the main liaison point between the client's internal teams and our editorial, design, digital, and project teams to ensure delivery of high-quality, on-brand communications
• Draft, edit, and oversee production of marketing materials, blogs, articles, newsletters, press releases, and social media copy (2–3 weekly outputs expected)
• Coordinate with the client's internal communications team to raise awareness of ongoing projects and ensure messaging is aligned
• Regularly review and update client website content, providing editorial and UX feedback

• Campaigns & Events Support
• Support the marketing strategy, content planning, and execution of up to 20 client events annually (both in-person and virtual), including speaker briefings, content toolkits, and post-event coverage
• Work with internal stakeholders and the client to define event objectives, speakers, audiences, and messaging
• Partner with in-house and freelance designers to develop branded content and assets pre-and post-event

• Content & Asset Management
• Manage a repository of multimedia content (images, video, audio) to support ongoing client communications and campaigns
• Collaborate with our CMS and design teams to ensure timely publishing of content and quality assurance of visual materials
• Maintain editorial calendars, campaign trackers, and reporting dashboards across client deliverables

• Internal & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client-side communications leads and programme managers
• Coordinate delivery schedules and production timelines with our in-person content, design, events, and web teams
• Provide weekly updates, reports, and briefings to the agency's account and editorial leadership

• 5+ years of professional experience in communications, media, marketing, or content management
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, with a sharp editorial eye
• Experience managing or delivering communications for high-profile institutional or international clients
• Confident working independently and across remote, multicultural teams
• Familiarity with content planning, social media platforms (especially LinkedIn), and editorial workflows
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Experience working in or with Asia-based teams
• Knowledge of international development, trade, finance, or economic policy issues
• Proficiency with CMS platforms, digital asset management, and light-touch design tools (e.g. Canva, Figma)
• Prior agency or consultancy experience managing client relationships and deliverables

• Fully remote, flexible working structure
• Creative and collaborative agency culture with a clear mission and impact
• Access to world-class editorial, design, and media production resources
• Annual personal development and training budget
• Attendance at leading industry events and conferences
• Generous leave policy, with additional time off during key holidays
• Team offsites, strategy days, and wellness initiatives throughout the year

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for career growth and development.