PR and Communications Lead - PH

Job Description

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you’re probably keen to find out what’s on offer, so we’ll get straight to the point.

Where And How You Can Work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a vibrant office in Manila, where many Canvanauts thrive in a buzzing hybrid environment. That means some days you’ll be at home and some days in the office – whatever helps you do your best work.

What You’d Be Doing In This Role

As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA – and that’s all part of the fun. So while this gives you the flavour of the role today, it will likely evolve.

At The Moment, This Role Is Focused On

• Helping shape our communications function in the Philippines and broader Southeast Asia, anchoring it in our global strategy while bringing a truly local lens.
• Supporting our expansion across the region – to raise awareness and understanding of Canva as a product and as a brand.
• Leading and executing communications campaigns in partnership with local agencies, adapting our global programs to resonate deeply in-market.
• Driving media engagement and storytelling that inspires, informs, and invites people to explore Canva’s mission of empowering creativity.
• Creating consistent visibility in the region, with a steady rhythm of media activities to support user growth, brand affinity, and product adoption.
  
  
  

You’re probably a match if

• You have deep experience leading strategic communications campaigns in the Philippines and Southeast Asia – across both corporate and consumer contexts.
• You understand the local media landscape, have strong relationships with press, and know how to tell a story that lands in-market.
• You’re confident working across geographies and time zones, with a proactive, autonomous approach to managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• You’ve worked closely with agency partners and know how to get the best out of them.
• You bring cultural sensitivity, creativity, and a strong sense of Canva’s voice, and know how to adapt global messaging to make it feel truly local.
• Bonus: You have experience in public policy or crisis comms – though it’s not a must.
• Most importantly, you’re aligned with our values and excited by our mission – to empower the world to design.
  
  
  

About The Team

You’ll be part of the Global Communications function, specifically the International Comms team – a group of passionate storytellers driving Canva’s message into every corner of the world. We lead regional communications strategies that amplify our mission and highlight how Canva helps unlock creativity for millions of users globally.

From media relations and reputation management to B2B and B2C storytelling, we work closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure our communications are meaningful, localised, and aligned with Canva’s brand.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard – and we do – but you’ll experience lots of moments of magic, connection, and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for success:

• Equity packages – we want our success to be yours too
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, and home office setup
• Flexible leave options to recharge and be a force for good
  
  
  

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other Stuff To Know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. Please share your pronouns and any accessibility needs when applying. Even if your experience doesn’t match all the qualifications – we’d still love to hear from you!

Interviews are conducted virtually.