Director, Events & Experience – APAC

Dow Jones

APAC Director of Events overseeing all event development and execution across Hong Kong and Singapore. Leading collaboration with cross-functional teams and driving operational excellence.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeHong Kong • 🇭🇰 Hong KongLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the APAC events strategy and regional event portfolio, ensuring alignment with Dow Jones brand, editorial and commercial objectives
Serve as the senior event lead and executive producer for flagship and high-priority events across the region
Provide leadership, mentorship and direction to regional event team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture
Translate editorial, audience and client objectives into compelling event concepts, creative strategies and premium attendee experiences
Partner closely with Integrated Marketing, Sales and Editorial teams on event ideation, sponsorship integration and audience engagement strategies
Drive innovation and elevate the standard of event experiences across APAC, with a focus on world-class content, production and hospitality
Oversee all logistical, operational and production requirements for events, ensuring flawless execution, budget management and delivery against objectives
Identify and develop strategic vendor, production and platform partnerships across the region
Lead cross-functional collaboration between internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless execution and communication
Establish and champion scalable event processes, production standards and operational efficiencies across the APAC region
Maintain oversight of key event documentation including production timelines, budgets, show flows, creative direction and post-event reporting
Ensure strong integration between live and digital event experiences, with a deep understanding of technical production, streaming and audience engagement
Stay ahead of regional and global event trends, identifying opportunities for innovation, growth and enhanced attendee and sponsor experiences
Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders across Dow Jones brands and functions
Lead onsite event execution with confidence, professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring teams and vendors are operating at the highest level
Contribute to global events initiatives and collaborate with international teams on marquee experiences and shared best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

12-15 years of experience leading and producing high-profile events, experiences and productions across live, hybrid and virtual formats
Proven leadership and people management experience, including building and developing high-performing teams
Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on production and operational expertise
Excellent understanding of technical production, digital event platforms and hybrid audience engagement
Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets, multiple stakeholders and competing priorities across multiple markets
Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting sponsorship and client-driven event initiatives
Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
Calm, solutions-oriented and adaptable under pressure, with the ability to pivot quickly when required
Highly collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong commitment to excellence in execution
Willingness and flexibility to travel across APAC and internationally as required and ability to adapt to conflicting time zones as needed
Strong understanding of cultural nuances and business practices across Asia Pacific markets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement plans
Paid Time Off and Leaves
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits
Career Growth Programs
Access to Dow Jones Products
Employee Referral Program
Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs
Financial Health Programs
Cybersecurity Protection

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Hard Skills & Tools

event productionbudget managementtechnical productiondigital event platformshybrid audience engagementlogistical operationsstrategic vendor partnershipsevent documentationcreative directionpost-event reporting

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipstrategic thinkingcommunicationpresentationstakeholder managementcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingattention to detail