Job Description

About JLL -
We're JLL--a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Internal Communications Director, APAC
The Opportunity
One of JLL's major global business lines, Work Dynamics, helps clients shape the future of work for a better world; enabling large, complex organizations to shape their workplaces and their workforce's experiences to achieve a more human centric, more resilient and a more responsible real estate offering to create a better world of work. Our team serves clients with a suite of services across multiple industries and geographies. We create and deliver integrated, tech-enabled services that address the entire real estate life cycle.
We are currently seeking an Internal Communications Director, APAC to lead the strategic direction, planning and execution of employee and executive communications (internal/external communications for select executives) for Work Dynamics in Asia Pacific. This role manages engaging, informative and inspiring employee communications that reinforce our global strategy, support employee engagement and retention, and enable successful change management and transformation. When appropriate, this individual will partner on and drive external communications that strengthen Work Dynamics' market presence and support marketing campaign efforts. The successful candidate will understand key messages and business challenges, translating them into clear and crisp messaging points, and will adeptly guide and support top level executives (including CEO) through communications initiatives. The individual will remain in alignment with external marketing initiatives and champion JLL's brand, purpose, culture and values, positioning JLL as an employer of choice and the premier global corporate real estate services provider.
This role will report to the Sr. Director, Global Communications for Work Dynamics.
Essential responsibilities
Develop and execute successful employee and executive communication strategies and programs that align to business mission and goals
Understand and clearly articulate each executive's goals and objectives in relation to the business' mission, values and strategic direction in all communications
Develop robust strategic communication plans that include digital, on-demand and multi-channel execution; introduce and implement new ideas and best practices to ensure channels and content stay relevant and approachable
Prepare speeches, scripts and presentations for executive-level speaking engagements, including internal and external events
Monitor social media for topics relevant to each executive's area of expertise
Develop thought leadership blog posts and contribute articles on behalf of executives on channels like LinkedIn
Partner with Public Relations/external communications on executive messaging and key story placements
Manage the organization's major intranet, collaboration sites and internal communities
Provide strategic counsel to business leaders on communications issues and change management programs
Collaborate with global and Asia Pacific-region colleagues and counterparts to ensure aligned and consistent messaging drives desired results across geographies and partnering business lines
As the business line's regional communications subject matter expert, take on special projects as needed to further business objectives and support key stakeholders
The Requirements
10+ years' experience in communications marketing and/or journalism
University degree
Creative problem solver and self-starter with demonstrated creativity, bias toward innovation and ability to drive change
Background working in a global, matrixed organization preferred
Experience managing multiple communications channels and reaching disparate audiences
Experience in change communications and working across geographies
Expert stakeholder management skills and ability to navigate and promote multiple priorities of senior leaders concurrently
Executive presence and comfort interacting with senior executives; ability to act as a trusted advisor
Ability to work confidently and effectively with all levels of employees
Proven ability to deliver excellent results in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
Collaborative individual who works well in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication, and editing skills
Understanding of and commitment to client service
What you can expect from us
We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.
We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!