Senior Communications Manager, ESG & Corporate Communications

Job Title

Senior Communications Manager, ESG & Corporate Communications

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Communications

• Develop and execute integrated corporate communications strategies that enhance visibility and protect reputation across Greater China.
• Lead corporate storytelling and messaging for key company priorities; ensure alignment with global guidance and local market realities.
• Manage high-impact corporate campaigns and milestone announcements, coordinating cross-functional inputs
• Build and maintain relationships with tier-1 national/trade media; oversee briefing materials, Q&A, and corporate content for media use.

ESG Communications & Program Management

• Define and localize the ESG narrative in line with global sustainability commitments and China’s policy agenda.
• Plan and deliver ESG initiatives and multi-stakeholder programs with measurable outcomes (e.g., partnerships with NGOs, industry bodies, public-private initiatives).
• Engage external stakeholders (associations, NGOs, academia) to amplify ESG impact and credibility.
• Oversee ESG storytelling and reporting to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with global frameworks.

Internal Alignment (non-BU facing)

• Guide internal alignment on key corporate and ESG narratives in partnership
• Provide content guidance and governance so internal materials reflect corporate narrative and reputation guardrails.

Governance & Ways of Working

• Establish processes, calendars, and guidelines for corporate/ESG communications; track progress and continuously improve.
• Coordinate with Brand to ensure consistency of tone, voice, and expression across owned and earned channels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Sustainability, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, ESG/sustainability communications, public affairs, or related fields in multinational environments.
• Demonstrated success in media reputation building, issues/crisis management, and ESG stakeholder engagement in China.
• Excellent bilingual writing and storytelling (Mandarin & English); ability to counsel senior stakeholders.
• Strategic, calm under pressure, and execution-strong with clear ownership mentality.