PR and Communications Officer

The Job

Additionally, this role requires collaborating closely with other teams, such as HR for internal communications and the Merchant Team for promotional efforts and new product features announcements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Develop Communication Strategies: Craft comprehensive communication strategies that enhance our brands visibility, reputation, and thought leadership across various platforms and industries.
• Public Relations & Media Relations: Manage relationships with media outlets, including pitching stories, press release creation, and addressing media inquiries, ensuring a positive public perception of the company.
• Collaboration with Key Teams: Work closely with the Merchant Team to promote new features and offers, and with the HR Team to ensure cohesive internal communications.
• Crisis Communication: Serve as a key figure in managing public crises, ensuring quick, effective responses to any issues that arise.
• Event Representation & Networking: Represent BillEase at industry events, conferences, and networking functions, enhancing the company's external partnerships and presence.
• Content Creation: Manage the creation of compelling, SEO-optimized content for BillEase's corporate blog and marketing campaigns, and oversee the company's social media presence (with a focus on LinkedIn).
• Internal Communications: Collaborate with HR to streamline communication initiatives that drive internal engagement.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for promotional materials and campaigns.
• Use of AI and Digital Tools: Leverage AI tools for efficient communications processes and innovative content strategies.

• Experienced Communicator: 5+ years in corporate comms, PR, or marketing, with a strong track record across industries like fintech and FMCG.
• Media-Savvy: Solid PR and media relations experience, including crisis comms.
• Agency Background: Experience in PR or marketing agencies is a big plus.
• Strategic & Creative: Quick thinker with strong problem-solving skills, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Collaborative: Works well with HR, Marketing, and Merchant teams to align messaging.
• Outgoing & Social: Confident in representing Billease at events and public forums.
• Digitally Fluent: Skilled in SEO, social media, content marketing, and tools like Google Analytics, MoEngage, and WordPress.
• Tool-Savvy: Quick to learn and adapt in a fast-paced startup environment.

• A dynamic and fast-track work environment with opportunities for rapid growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, creativity, and proactive thinking.
• Work from anywhere! This is a remote role, though you may be required to attend events and meetings in Metro Manila.