Communications Manager, Southeast Asia

1 week ago

Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines Canva Full time ₱60,000 - ₱120,000 per year
Company Description

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte

Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a vibrant office in Manila, where many Canvanauts thrive in a buzzing hybrid environment. That means some days you'll be at home and some days in the office - whatever helps you do your best work.

What you'd be doing in this role

As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA - and that's all part of the fun. So while this gives you the flavour of the role today, it will likely evolve.

At the moment, this role is focused on:
  • Elevating Canva's awareness, adoption, and understanding in priority markets in Southeast Asia (SEA): Philippines and Indonesia, through consistent and impactful communication strategies.
  • Creatively adapting key business messaging in ways that resonates with local audiences while maintaining alignment with our overarching global strategy.
  • Directly overseeing our SEA PR agencies, ensuring the effective localization and execution of global initiatives for regional impact.
  • Collaborating closely with the APAC Communications Lead to implement global communication strategies and lead key programs.
  • Being a strategic PR partner to the SEA Regional Head, driving consistent media relations, efforts, driving thought leadership and building profile through industry events.
You're probably a match if
  • Proven communications experience across SEA, with expertise in both corporate and consumer PR, ideally within the Philippine and Indonesian markets.
  • Experience in localizing global strategies to achieve significant regional impact and measurable results.
  • Innovative thinking that blend traditional with emerging media strategies for holistic outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders, while also excelling in independent work.
  • A proven track record of successfully managing agency partnerships and skillfully navigating cultural nuances within the SEA region.
  • The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment as part of a small and highly ambitious team.
  • Passion for Canva's mission, values, and culture, with the capacity to advocate for them authentically.
About the team

You'll be part of the Global Communications function, specifically the International Comms team - a group of passionate storytellers driving Canva's message into every corner of the world. We lead regional communications strategies that amplify our mission and highlight how Canva helps unlock creativity for millions of users globally.

From media relations and reputation management to B2B and B2C storytelling, we work closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure our communications are meaningful, localised, and aligned with Canva's brand.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connection, and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for success:
  • Equity packages- we want our success to be yours too
  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
  • An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, and home office setup
  • Flexible leave options to recharge and be a force for good
Check out for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. Please share your pronouns and any accessibility needs when applying. Even if your experience doesn't match all the qualifications - we'd still love to hear from you

Interviews are conducted virtually.

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