Communications Manager (PR)

Location: Onsite in Manila, Philippines

Company

hirify.global is a global technology company operating ride-hailing, freight, delivery, intercity travel, and financial services across 47 countries.

What you will do

• Develop and lead the Philippines PR and communications strategy in alignment with regional and company objectives.
• Plan and manage PR budgets, project plans, timelines, deliverables, KPIs, and campaign reporting.
• Build relationships with Philippine media, influencers, agencies, and key stakeholders; coordinate interviews and journalist engagement.
• Oversee press events, activations, campaign logistics, spokesperson preparation, and media handling.
• Lead crisis communications planning, execution, issue escalation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage agencies and vendors, coordinate approvals across teams, monitor coverage and trends, and support APAC communications planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in PR and external communications.
• Hands-on experience leading crisis communications from issue detection through media handling and stakeholder escalation.
• Established relationships with Philippine national and local media and strong knowledge of the Philippine media landscape.
• Ability to independently plan and execute communications projects and manage short- and long-term initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tagalog.
• Strong budget management and reporting skills, including KPI trackers and campaign data analysis.
• Ability to collaborate across regional and functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners; diplomatic, proactive, and able to make autonomous decisions.

Nice to have

• In-house experience in ride-hailing, delivery, or consumer technology, or experience at an international or local PR agency.
• Knowledge of Visayan languages such as Hiligaynon or Cebuano.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• International experience through the Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, social impact, and volunteering projects.
• Language courses and internal speaking clubs, with final benefits varying by location.
• Work with international teams focused on fair choices and social impact.

Hiring process

• Application, hiring manager interview, team interview, English proficiency test, offer, and hiring.