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The Trade Desk

Communications Director, APAC ex‑North Asia

PRcommunicationsB2Bmedia relationsstrategic communicationsmarketing technologyadvertising technologydigital mediapublic relationsexecutive communications

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

10+

Location

Singapore

Full job description

The Trade Desk is seeking a senior strategic communications leader to set PR strategy and elevate the company’s profile across Australia, India, and Southeast Asia. The role requires 12+ years of experience in B2B communications, preferably in technology or digital media, with a proven track record in media relations, strategic communications programs, and managing multi-market initiatives. Responsibilities include leading PR plans, driving media coverage, preparing executives for media engagements, managing PR agencies, coordinating with marketing and communications teams, and supporting business leaders on media strategies. The candidate must have strong executive presence, organizational skills, critical thinking, and experience in technology or advertising industries.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop strategic PR plans across Australia, India and Southeast Asia, building awareness of The Trade Desk and articulating the vision and value of the company
  • Drive proactive media coverage in support of The Trade Desk, including major trade publications and national business press, leveraging existing relationships and building new ones
  • Prepare and support executives for media interviews, external speaking engagements and opportunities for thought leadership
  • Manage external PR agencies to ensure alignment on strategic, high-priority initiatives and an effective press calendar
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage executive communications and key events end-to-end
  • Support business and marketing leaders on the creation, development and execution of media and partner marketing strategies
  • Coordinate with local, regional and global marketing and global communications colleagues to ensure alignment on messaging, news releases, product launches, key events, and press interviews

Requirements

  • 12+ years of PR and Communications experience
  • Strategic thinker, sharp writer and seasoned media relations professional within B2B communications, ideally within technology or digital media
  • Experience in shaping and leading complex, multi-market communications programs at scale particularly across Australia, India and Southeast Asia
  • Demonstrated success in media strategy and relations, cultivating strong journalist relationships and driving high-impact coverage across business and trade press
  • Strong executive-presence skills, with the ability to advise, brief and influence senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to connect tactical execution to broader strategic goals
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including data analysis, problem solving and attention to detail
  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, particularly in fast-moving or ambiguous environments, across markets and diverse stakeholder groups
  • Experience working in information technology organizations, software, marketing technology, advertising technology, or knowledge of the data and technology businesses within the advertising industry are strongly preferred

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