Job Description

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Why we need this role

As Colt continues to grow across Asia, maintaining a strong and trusted reputation is critical to our success. This role is responsible for driving communications activity that enhances Colt's visibility, credibility and influence across Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Through strategic media engagement, executive profiling, thought leadership and reputation management, the PR Manager - Asia helps position Colt as a trusted digital infrastructure partner for customers, partners and industry stakeholders.

What you'll do

The PR Manager - Asia drives PR and communications activity that supports Colt's business priorities, growth ambitions and brand reputation. They are Colt's communications lead for Japan and support activity across Hong Kong and Singapore, making recommendations and decisions that influence Colt's reputation and market presence. They play a key role in shaping how Colt is represented across media, AI-driven platforms and stakeholder channels, delivering high-quality communications that build awareness, trust and influence across Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.

The successful candidate will already have strong relationships with business, technology and trade media and will identify opportunities to elevate Colt's profile and thought leadership. They will act as a trusted communications partner to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel, media preparation, messaging support and opportunities to build executive visibility and thought leadership They’ll be responsible for managing a budget to cover earned and paid media activities in Japan, Hong Kong and Asia.

Joining a collaborative team spanning Europe and Asia, they will thrive in a flexible, international environment, working remotely while attending Colt's Roppongi, Tokyo office approximately four to six times per month. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Success in the role will look like this:

• Increased quality earned media coverage
• Strong executive visibility across priority markets
• Positive contribution to Colt's reputation and share of voice
• Effective management of agency and media relationships
• Clear measurement and reporting of communications impact
• Strong alignment between local market activity and global communications priorities

Why work with us?

We’re a flexible-first business, built on trust and strong relationships that empower our people to take ownership, build autonomy and deliver for our customers. When you join Colt, you become a Coltie, part of an inclusive community where you'll be supported, nurtured and celebrated. Our culture is recognised across the industry, and we're as committed to employee experience as we are to delivering exceptional customer experiences. At Colt you’ll grow, thrive and make valuable connections to build your career.

What we're looking for

• Fluent in English and Japanese
• Financial management capabilities, able to confidently own, allocate and manage budget
• Strategic content and storytelling
• Media and stakeholder relationship management
• Communications measurement and insights
• Executive communications
• Brand and reputation stewardship
• Relationship building and cross-functional collaboration
• Digital and AI fluency

What we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

• Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
• Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
• Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

• When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.