Communications Specialist, APAC

EDP APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP APAC is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.

Role Summary:

EDP APAC is seeking a strategic and commercially minded communications professional who combines excellent execution with strong collaborative team spirit to lead external communications across the Asia-Pacific region. Based at our regional headquarters in Singapore, the Communications Specialist leads EDP APAC's media relations and executive communications, playing a central role in strengthening and protecting the company's corporate reputation.

The role also supports strategic global communications campaigns and corporate events. The successful candidate will work closely with senior executives, country leadership teams and colleagues across the business in a global matrix organisation to shape and communicate clear, compelling narratives for external audiences. This is an individual contributor role requiring sound judgement, strong business acumen and the ability to operate across varied markets, cultures and stakeholder environments. 

Responsibilities: 

External Communications Strategy and Execution

• Support the development of EDP APAC's integrated external communications strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and EDP Group's global positioning.
• Lead the communications planning and execution for key corporate milestones, including global campaign rollouts, project commissioning and strategic partnerships. 

Media Relations

• Lead media relations across APAC with business, energy, infrastructure, sustainability and mainstream media, with market coverage on Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
• Work with external agencies where required, setting clear priorities and coordinating to ensure quality delivery. 

Corporate and Key Executive Communications

• Lead the development of corporate communications materials.
• Support the external profiling of APAC senior executives through media engagement, speaking opportunities and strategic content. 

Cross-Functional and Cross-Border Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues across Global Communications (external, internal and digital), Brand, Government Affairs, Stakeholders Management, Social Impact, and People & Organisation to adapt campaigns to deliver integrated external communications.

Requirements: 

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in corporate public relations. Demonstrated experience leading external communications across multiple markets.
• Media relations experience in Australia would be a strong advantage.
• Strong news judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a relevant external story, with experience managing reputational risks and crisis communications.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to align colleagues across functions and markets to achieve communications goals.
• Experience in renewable energy, energy, infrastructure, sustainability, utilities or another highly regulated sector would be an advantage.
• Substantial in-house corporate communications experience is relevant, although corporate PR agency experience is preferred. 

When you join EDP APAC, you will have access to: 

• Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions  
• Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits  
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering  
   

About EDP Group: 

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.  

What makes us proud as an employer:  

TOP Employer APAC, Singapore 2025 certification 

TOP Employer Europe 2025 certification  

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021  

Top Workplaces US 2021  

Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation 

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.