Public Affairs Advisor, Strategy & Communications – (Contract Position)
Hong Kong SAR

The Opportunity

Teneo is seeking a fixed-term Public Affairs advisor to join our Strategy and Communications team in Hong Kong SAR.

This role focuses on advising select clients on public affairs, policy, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder strategy, particularly where business objectives intersect with government policy, regulatory change, and broader geopolitical dynamics. Hong Kong SAR is a highly visible, fast‑moving environment, requiring strong judgement, political and regulatory literacy, and the ability to advise senior leaders through complex and sensitive situations.

The role will suit candidates with proven experience advising on the Greater China public affairs landscape, corporate affairs, policy advisory, or closely related fields, whether from consultancy, in‑house, or adjacent professional services environments.

Responsibilities

Public affairs and policy advisory 
•    Advise clients on public affairs, regulatory, and policy‑related issues relevant to Hong Kong SAR and the wider Asia‑Pacific region.
•    Support clients in anticipating and responding to political, regulatory, and stakeholder developments that may impact business operations or reputation.
•    Contribute to stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, and engagement strategies aligned to client objectives.

Stakeholder, issues strategy and execution 
•    Support the development of integrated stakeholder engagement strategies across government, regulators, industry bodies, and other relevant audiences.
•    Advise on issues preparedness and response, ensuring clients are positioned credibly and constructively in sensitive or high‑risk situations.
•    Support the development of public affairs strategies, including research, policy analysis, and scenario planning.
•    Translate complex policy and regulatory developments into clear, actionable advice for senior client leadership.

Narrative
•    Develop narratives and messaging that support public affairs objectives, including briefing materials, position papers, executive talking points, and thought leadership.
•    Work with communications specialists to ensure alignment between public affairs strategy and broader reputation management efforts.

In addition, you will be expected to:
•    Work as a core member of integrated client teams, supporting public affairs and policy advisory engagements across Hong Kong SAR and the region.
•    Help ensure consistently high standards of delivery by supporting project coordination, research, and quality assurance.
•    Contribute ideas and analysis that inform client strategies, drawing on policy, regulatory, and stakeholder insights.
•    Engage actively with the wider Teneo team to build skills, share knowledge, and support the firm’s public affairs work across Asia Pacific.

Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, political science, international relations, law, economics, communications, or a related field.
•    Approximately 5–7 years’ experience in public affairs, policy advisory, corporate affairs, or related roles, either in consultancy or in‑house.
•    Strong understanding of Hong Kong SAR's political, regulatory, and stakeholder environment, with awareness of regional and global dynamics.
•    Experience advising clients or internal stakeholders on policy, regulatory, or government‑related issues.
•    Ability to synthesise complex political or regulatory developments into clear, practical advice.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive‑level briefing materials.
•    Strong project management and organisational skills.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
•    Cantonese language capability is essential. 

About Teneo
Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organisational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 42+ offices around the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

Senior Associate, Strategy & Communications
Hong Kong SAR

The Opportunity
As Teneo continues to grow its presence across the Greater Bay area, we are seeking a Senior Associate to join their Strategy and Communications team in Hong Kong SAR.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, commercially minded communications professional to build a long‑term career within a global advisory firm, working at the intersection of corporate reputation, financial communications, and complex stakeholder environments.
Based in Hong Kong SAR, this role will support clients across Greater China and the wider Asia Pacific region, with a strong emphasis on integrated corporate communications, financial communications, and investor‑facing mandates. The successful candidate will bring experience advising senior leaders on market‑sensitive issues, financial narratives, and reputational risk.
A Senior Associate at Teneo is responsible for delivering consistently high‑quality client work and plays a pivotal role in managing day‑to‑day account activity. You will be expected to anticipate client needs, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and ensure that work is delivered to agreed standards and timelines. You will also contribute to the development of junior team members through on‑the‑job coaching and active participation in a collaborative, high‑performance team environment.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate within Teneo’s Strategy and Communications team in Hong Kong SAR, your role will include:

• Horizon scanning and strategic advisory: Proactively monitor geopolitical, macroeconomic, regulatory, and market developments relevant to Hong Kong SAR and Greater China, providing actionable insight and senior‑level advisory to clients.
• Monitoring and reporting: Track media, financial news, public markets commentary, social media, and stakeholder activity, with a particular focus on issues with potential reputational or investor impact. Contribute to the development of advisory notes, briefings, and research‑driven analysis, and build familiarity with the Hong Kong and regional media landscape.
• Corporate communications: Support senior‑level corporate communications advisory, helping clients articulate and protect their corporate narrative, manage complex stakeholder environments, and respond effectively to reputational risk and emerging issues. This includes development of messaging, executive materials, content and campaign support across traditional, digital, and investor‑facing channels, grounded in rigorous research and insight.
• Financial communications and special situations: Support senior team members in advising clients on financial communications mandates, including earnings support, M&A, restructuring, capital markets activity, and other special situations. Experience engaging with investor relations teams and market‑sensitive disclosure is highly valued.
• Account and client management: Support the effective delivery of client accounts, maintaining strong working relationships with key client stakeholders. Monitor progress against objectives, flag emerging issues, and contribute to clear, structured client communications.
• Thought leadership and content development: Contribute to the development of client thought leadership, corporate profiling, and executive positioning content, with an emphasis on clarity, credibility, and relevance to financial and corporate stakeholders.
• Business development support: Support senior team members with business development activity, including research, insight generation, and preparation of proposals and credentials. Begin building a personal network of professional relationships across the market.

In addition, you will be expected to:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues;
• Provide thoughtful input and challenge within client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities and potential risks;
• Develop a strong internal and external network across corporate, financial, and media stakeholders;
• Actively pursue learning and development opportunities, and contribute to knowledge‑sharing across the broader Strategy and Communications team.

Requirements

• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, financial communications, investor relations, media, or transaction advisory.
• Demonstrated experience supporting financial communications, investor‑related messaging, earnings, M&A, capital markets, or special situations mandates.
• Strong understanding of the Hong Kong SAR corporate and financial landscape, with experience engaging Hong Kong and regional media.
• Excellent writing skills, with a proven ability to produce clear, accurate, and high‑quality content for senior corporate and investor audiences.
• Experience advising or supporting clients through reputational issues or sensitive communications.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese is essential, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public policy, business, economics, or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Strong interest in global news, financial markets, and macroeconomic developments.

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organisational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 42+ offices around the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

As Public Relations Strategist (Contract), you will be the hands-on executor of PR initiatives for one of Riot's titles in China. Working within the strategic direction set by the team, you'll be responsible for bringing those plans to life—delivering campaigns that are polished, on-time, and player-focused.

This is an execution-focused role for someone who loves getting things done. We're seeking a detail-oriented communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure our messaging is consistent, high-quality, and resonant with Chinese players.

Responsibilities:

• Drive day-to-day implementation of PR plans and initiatives for your assigned title(s), ensuring all workstreams are coordinated seamlessly.
• Manage the drafting, review, and localization of key communication assets (press releases, social content, media kits) to ensure accuracy and brand alignment.
• Oversee daily workflows with external agencies and partners—provide clear briefs, maintain quality standards, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Act as the operational link between the PR team and internal stakeholders, gathering information and aligning on timelines.
• Track media coverage and player sentiment; surface key insights to support strategy refinement and decision-making.
• Handle logistics for media events, interviews, and offline activations to ensure smooth, professional execution.
• Develop compelling content ideas and drive them from concept to successful delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years in PR, communications, or marketing—experience in gaming, tech, or entertainment is a plus.
• Strong track record of delivering projects on time and to spec. You're highly organized, detail-obsessed, and can manage multiple priorities without losing focus.
• You believe in proactive, transparent communication. You keep stakeholders updated, flag issues early, and ensure alignment across teams.
• Comfortable working as part of a larger team, taking direction from leadership while contributing ideas and solutions.
• Native fluency in Chinese and working proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Eager to learn and improve. You seek feedback actively and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Genuine interest in gaming or esports preferred—you understand and care about the communities we serve.
• Willing and able to travel for tournaments and events as needed.

Intern, Strategy and Communications
Shanghai/Beijing

The Opportunity

As Teneo continues to grow its operations in Asia-Pacific, we are looking for a high calibre candidate to join our dynamic and professional Strategy and Communications team as an Intern based in the firm's Shanghai or Beijing office.

As an Intern, you will gain insight into our integrated advisory offering by supporting the wider team to produce high quality research and provide insight to our diverse set of clients. You will have the opportunity to support a wide range of activity including narrative development, financial calendar communications, executive profiling, restructurings and M&A transactions, crisis management, media relations and ESG, government relations, stewardship and governance issues.

This is a unique opportunity for a driven, self-motivated candidate to develop a successful career in a dynamic, growing international advisory company.

Job description:

• Research and analysis – conduct desktop research and analysis on market catalyst matters, geopolitical and/ or business trends. Prepare reports presenting findings and insights to support client advisory.
• Media monitoring – support the team in monitoring news coverage related to client activities and relevant fields of interest.
• Media landscape scanning – stay current with trends, news, and developments in the media landscape. Develop knowledge of key media outlets and influential journalists to support client account work.
• Content development – Contribute to creating compelling content for various communications channels, including traditional media, digital platforms, and social media. Work with colleagues to develop client-ready documents such as presentations and reports.
• Account support – support the wider account team in managing client relationships. This includes assisting during client meetings, developing and maintaining communication materials, taking notes, updating project trackers, and ensuring all client needs are met in a timely manner.
• Financial communications & investor relations - conduct research, develop messaging, and create content including copywriting. Support the team in developing client-ready documents such as presentations, reports, earnings releases, and Q&As.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or postgraduate degree, ideally in journalism and communications, international relations, public policy, finance, or economics
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Native fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) as well as excellent proficiency in English is essential for this role. 
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical thinkers who are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with social media platform management (WeChat, LinkedIn, X, etc.) an added advantage
• International experience (study and/or work) a plus
• Basic financial literacy and understanding of capital markets and trends, with a strong appetite for geopolitics and macroeconomic/finance events
• Candidate needs to be confident, mature, and outgoing. An entrepreneurial spirit, can-do attitude, and being a team player are essential
• Must display a strong work ethic, high standards, and commitment to the role

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organisational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are a foundational Layer 1 blockchain project engineered to solve the global scalability trilemma. As we move from technical breakthrough to mainstream adoption, we need a Public Relations Manager to own our narrative. You will be the primary bridge between our core engineering milestones and the global media, ensuring that our vision for a scalable, decentralized future is communicated with clarity and impact.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Build and maintain deep relationships with key journalists, editors, and influencers across both the Web3/crypto trade press and mainstream financial/tech outlets.

• Develop and execute comprehensive PR campaigns for major network milestones, partnership announcements, and ecosystem growth initiatives.

• Write high-stakes press releases, executive op-eds, and thought-leadership pieces that position our founders as leading voices in the blockchain scalability space.

• Act as the first line of defense in managing the project’s reputation, drafting rapid-response messaging for technical upgrades or market-wide events.

• Secure high-profile speaking engagements and media opportunities at major global industry events (e.g., Token2049, EthCC, Consensus).

Who You Are

• You have a "black book" of established media contacts and know exactly who to call to place a story that moves the needle.

• You can distill complex Layer 1 technical specifications into compelling stories that resonate with both retail investors and institutional builders.

• You thrive in the 24/7 crypto news cycle and can pivot quickly to capitalize on breaking industry trends.

• Your prose is sharp, professional, and requires minimal editing, whether you're drafting a formal announcement or a quick media pitch.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Public Relations (PR) or Communications.

• A proven, established network of media contacts within the tech and cryptocurrency sectors.

• Extensive experience drafting press releases and managing media inquiries for high-growth tech or blockchain projects.

• Deep understanding of the Layer 1 landscape, scalability solutions, and broader Web3 market dynamics.

• Ability to work effectively with remote, global teams across various time zones.

We are building the foundational platform for the next generation of the internet: decentralized AI agents. Our mission is to empower developers to create autonomous, on-chain intelligence that is transparent and ownerless. As our DevRel / Growth lead, you will be the bridge between our core protocol and the global developer community, turning complex technical concepts into accessible, high-impact growth.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical documentation, deep-dive tutorials, and code samples that showcase how to build and deploy AI agents on our platform.

• Represent the project at global hackathons, conferences, and developer meetups, serving as the "face" of the protocol and onboarding the next wave of builders.

• Identify friction points in the developer journey and work with the product team to optimize documentation, SDKs, and onboarding flows.

• Actively engage with developers on Discord, Telegram, and GitHub to troubleshoot technical hurdles and gather feedback for the product roadmap.

• Collaborate with other Web3 and AI projects to create co-marketing opportunities and cross-protocol integrations.

Who You Are

• You have the rare ability to understand complex AI and blockchain architectures and explain them simply to a diverse audience.

• You are comfortable jumping into a repo and writing scripts in JavaScript or Python to demonstrate a new feature or fix a community bug.

• You thrive in social environments, whether it’s a 48-hour hackathon or a technical AMA, and you genuinely enjoy helping others succeed.

• You don't just care about "good code"; you care about how many developers are successfully deploying agents and how we can scale that number.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Developer Relations (DevRel), Technical Marketing, or Community Engineering.

• Strong coding proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and/or Python.

• Solid understanding of the Web3 ecosystem (smart contracts, decentralized identity, or L1/L2 dynamics).

• Prior experience or a deep interest in Artificial Intelligence (LLMs, autonomous agents, or decentralized compute).

• Excellent public speaking skills and a willingness to travel to global industry events.