Senior Associate Director

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Associate Director specializing in Corporate Communications. Based in Singapore, you will play a strategic leadership role in developing and executing high-impact communications programs for clients across a diverse range of industries in Southeast Asia.

This role blends reputation strategy, executive counsel, and multi-market communications execution. You will lead integrated campaigns, shape corporate narratives, and manage complex stakeholder environments across both traditional and digital channels.

What We’re Looking For

You are a seasoned corporate communications leader with a strong background in managing brand reputation, executive visibility, and strategic messaging. You understand how to influence public perception, handle crises with confidence, and drive narratives that align with your clients’ business objectives.

You bring proven experience in leading multi-market campaigns and high-stakes communications programs. You’ve advised C-suite leaders, crafted thought leadership platforms, and managed media, stakeholder, and internal communications. You're agile, collaborative, and thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments. You know how to build relationships with journalists, industry peers, and opinion leaders across the region—and you know how to make stories matter.

What We Offer

• A leadership role in shaping corporate reputation and positioning strategies for high-profile clients across Southeast Asia.
• A high-impact opportunity within APCO’s global network of communications and public affairs professionals.
• Access to cutting-edge insights, data, and tools spanning markets and disciplines.
• Opportunities to advise on corporate transformation, reputation management, ESG, and crisis preparedness.
A culture that values entrepreneurial drive, collaboration, and meaningful, measurable results

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated corporate communications strategies for multi-market clients.
• Lead high-stakes reputation management initiatives, including executive visibility, thought leadership, and media relations.
• Manage complex communications programs tied to business transformation, market expansion, or crisis and issues management.
• Serve as a senior advisor to clients, providing counsel on brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and narrative development.
• Lead new business and proposal development efforts across strategic sectors.
• Mentor team members and ensure best-in-class project delivery and client service.
• Foster strategic relationships with media, business influencers, and other key stakeholders across the region.
• Collaborate with colleagues globally to integrate communications, research, digital, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications, corporate communications, corporate affairs, public relations, and reputation management.
• 5+ years of experience in public affairs consultancy.
• Proven success leading multi-market campaigns and advising corporate clients on high-visibility issues.
• Strong understanding of meida environment and landscape.
• Exceptional writing, messaging, and presentation skills tailored for executives and external stakeholders.
• Experience providing C-level counsel during communications challenges or transformations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage large-scale programs with precision.
• Master’s degree in International Studies, Communications, Business, Political Science, or a related field.
• Mother-tongue level in English.

APCO in Southeast Asia

The Future of Advisory Starts Here.

The traditional advisory model no longer works. The world’s most ambitious leaders need more than insights—they need intelligence, influence, innovation, and impact to navigate the most complex challenges of our time.

At APCO, we build uncommon ground where business, policy, and technology converge to shape the future. From geopolitical intelligence to issues-based campaigning and smart market entry strategies, our Singapore hub is redefining what advisory means in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Operating at the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic regions, we are a global center of excellence for integrated advisory and advocacy—where industries are diverse, opportunities are vast, and the potential is unlimited.

From change management to crisis response, digital transformation to CEO transitions, we help organizations not just navigate, but master complexity. Whether shaping policy, guiding Southeast Asia’s next-generation business leaders, or building coalitions for societal impact, we are the partner that leaders trust when the stakes are high and the rules have yet to be written.

At APCO Southeast Asia, we help clients make the decisions that matter. Powered by a cutting-edge tech stack and led by the region’s top talent, we provide intelligence, shape influence, drive behavioral and regulatory outcomes, and create lasting impact across industries and society.

ABOUT APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.