Communications Leader

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ambitious, forward-thinking communications strategies that advance Condé Nast's global strategic priorities.
• Lead the businessand consumer communications for Condé Nast’s wide range of brands in the China including Vogue, GQ, Architectural Digest (AD), Condé Nast Traveler and Vogue Business.
• Oversee the China-based communications to deliver best-in-class communications strategies and promotional efforts for Condé Nast brands and talent.
• Leverage and cultivatetop-tier media relationships to secure opportunities for key business priorities and leaders.
• Utilize existing and in-depth knowledge of the China media and cultural landscape to generate proactive, innovative and creative press for our editorial leaders, talent and brands.
• Work in collaboration with senior communications leaders globally to manage crisis communications. Risk management for regional communication cases pro-actively by leveraging global guideline and local communication agency when necessary.
• Identify third-party commentary topics, trends and news agenda items in order to proactively pitch and secure daily media coverage.
• Lead the cross-functional relationships internally to achieve internal and external communications goals, including editorial, commercial, consumer marketing, and HR.
• Lead CNC internal communications and corporate events include MD letter, newsletter, Town Hall meeting, annual dinner and etc.
• Prepare, research, plan,and implement integrated communication strategies derivedfrom business priorities, in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality written materials including key messages, narrative, press releases, Q&A andstatements.
• Build Condé Nast branding on China market, including but not limited by leveraging local events and China MD's public speech with representing Condé Nast China.
• Identify and create new workflows and processes to improve the global communications function.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Expert in communications with high standing and known reputation in media and among top journalists in China.
• A clear understanding of the changing face of the global and China media landscape to inform the creation of new PR strategies.
• Consistent track record of securing high-level media coveragein news, trade and entertainment press.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis communications.
• Ability to work collaboratively across global teams; comfortable interacting with senior leaders and executives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to take on more as business required, able to deal with ambigouties.
• Extensive and existing relationships with media contacts, includingnews, business, trade and entertainment reporters.
• Media/entertainment/event industry experience are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years' experience in media and/or entertainment communications.
• Impeccable writing skills; samples will be required.