Director, Events & Experience APAC

About the Role:

The APAC Director of Events will oversee all aspects of event development and execution across the region, leading cross-functional collaboration with editorial, commercial, marketing, creative and production teams to create impactful member, audience and client experiences. The role will also drive operational excellence, scalable event solutions and innovation in live, hybrid and digital event formats.

This position requires a strategic, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the nuances of the APAC market landscape and can confidently lead high-profile events from concept through execution.

About the Team:

Be part of the team responsible for designing and producing first-class live events and experiences for Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal and WSJ Barron’s Group. The Dow Jones events team produces more than 250 events annually across the globe. These events span virtual, in-person and hybrid formats of all shapes and sizes, bringing our brands and custom experiences to life for our members, audiences and clients. At the heart of what we do is live journalism - connecting audiences with newsmakers and big ideas through ambitious, world-class experiences.

As a senior member of the Events Leadership Team, the APAC Director of Events will lead the strategy, planning and execution of the region’s event portfolio across Asia Pacific, while contributing to global event initiatives and standards. This role requires a highly experienced events leader with deep regional expertise, exceptional production knowledge and a proven ability to deliver premium experiences at scale across diverse markets.

You Will

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

You Have

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

Our Benefits

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

Reasonable Accommodation

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Luxury & Events

Job Category: Marketing & Product Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Req ID: 53455