Issues Communications Leader, Asia Pacific

Our Corporate Affairs team drives broad, cross-company reputation and positioning initiatives and brings together complementary functions that shape perceptions of the company and speak to specific audiences: IBMers, top tier reporters, industry analysts, government officials and current or potential clients.

As part of the Corporate Affairs team, our Issues & Crisis Communications professionals help IBM shape and launch responses to sensitive topics and fast-moving developments with real potential to impact IBMs reputation and bottom line. They partner with colleagues across IBM to craft the companys stance in response to major moments, from natural disasters to geopolitical events and events that touch IBMs ability to serve its global clients. They are sources of strategic counsel, context, and sound judgement during tense situations.

In this newly created role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading issues and crisis communications planning and execution across APAC and serving as a regional point of contact for sensitive topics, coordinating with global and local teams.

• Identifying emerging threats in the APAC market and partnering with colleagues across IBM as well as outside advisors to build strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the company's reputation.
• Monitoring digital forums, traditional media and internal channels for discussion of sensitive issues, and analyzing trends in those conversations to help shape response strategies.
• Working with members of the media and other outside voices to help ensure accuracy and proper context in coverage of and commentary on IBM.
• Establishing a strong internal network across corporate functions and business teams so that the proper range of stakeholder inputs are included in crisis communications plans and activities.
• Partnering with corporate Crisis Management Teams (CMTs) in APAC to contribute communications expertise to IBM's broader management of major events, from natural disasters to societal moments.

Our team offers a dynamic blend of personal flexibility and a thriving in-office environment. This role requires three days of in-office presence per week, with two days for remote work.