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About the Role

The Director of Programming will lead the development and execution of the Asia House Business and Policy programme, bringing together decision-makers from government and business leaders. This role involves identifying high-level speakers, securing their engagement, and curating relevant audiences for corporate members and the wider network. It is a leading content role within a dynamic organization operating at the highest levels of government and business across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Responsibilities

Research, plan, and deliver thought leadership programmes, including private briefings, roundtables, and conferences.
Secure high-level speakers and assemble senior audiences for meaningful dialogue.
Identify and analyze market developments to create programmes reflecting corporate member and client priorities.
Produce concise briefing notes for presenters and speakers.
Engage with senior government ministers, policymakers, and executives on key issues.
Lead and manage the programme team.
Maintain editorial independence, objectivity, and accuracy.
Oversee corporate member engagement in programmes and seek new audiences.
Establish, maintain, and strengthen contacts in government, diplomatic networks, and the private sector for programme development and business development support.

Requirements

Minimum five years of professional experience in a think tank, consultancy, or similar organization, or in journalism.
Sound editorial judgment, good news sense, and an understanding of relevance for the Asia House network.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills, including experience engaging with senior political and business figures.
Excellent writing ability.
Knowledge of political and market developments in Asia and the Middle East, with a wide network of contacts.
Ability to manage high workloads and meet deadlines.
Proven team player.

Skills

Editorial judgment
News sense
Relationship building
Writing
Communication
Networking
Event production
Broadcast programme production

Location

Asia
Middle East
Europe

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent

Experience Level

Minimum five years professional experience

Salary/Compensations

Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Company

Asia House is an independent think tank and advisory service working with companies and governments in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Facilitates high-level dialogue, provides business and market intelligence, and drives commercial outcomes.
The Programme team produces events ranging from private briefings to conferences.
Has an extensive network in the political, diplomatic, and business community built over 30 years.
An independent and objective platform for frank discussion and debate.