Chanel Senior Corporate Communications Manager, North Asia
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel Senior Corporate Communications Manager, Hong Kong – Lead reputation and PR strategy for North Asia with 8+ years experience in corporate communications.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a coherent, proactive reputation strategy to amplify Chanel's singular voice and grow its positive influence and impact in North Asia, elevating brand visibility through compelling storytelling and tailored communications
- Develop and implement reputation management strategies and capabilities to identify and address relevant issues, assessing evolving issues with discretion and agility to protect and enhance the House's reputation
- Lead crisis communications and sensitive issues management in collaboration with the Global Sensitive Communications team, ensuring timely and effective responses to reputational challenges
- Orchestrate communications for the regional leadership team, crafting compelling speeches, messages, and presentations for internal and external engagements that reinforce the House's commitment to authenticity and creative leadership
- Provide strategic counsel to leadership for high-profile interviews, town halls, and industry forums, ensuring alignment and consistency across all channels
- Conceive and implement strategic campaigns building engagement around sustainability, employer branding, and social commitments
- Implement the region's internal communications strategy through compelling content creation and interactive communications initiatives, coordinating internal communications platforms
- Cascade global content and messaging while adapting for regional specificity, working closely with markets to ensure consistency and representing the region in global editorial forums
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum 8–12 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations
- A mix of in-house and agency experience preferred
- Complete fluency in written and spoken English
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin or Korean highly advantageous
- Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful, high-impact PR and communications campaigns
- Strong crisis and issues management experience with a calm and strategic approach under pressure
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear and compelling messages
- Strategic thinker, highly collaborative, poised, and results-oriented with ability to navigate a complex, matrixed organization
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 8–12 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations, with a demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful, high-impact PR and communications campaigns. A mix of in-house and agency experience is preferred. Applicants should possess strong crisis and issues management experience with a calm and strategic approach under pressure.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R..
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
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