Senior Director, Partner Specialists (Greater China + Korea)

Schibsted

Schibsted’s finance function is now embarking on an ambitious transformation journey, following the acquisitions of TV4 in Sweden and MTV in Finland. We are building a modern, scalable, and insight-driven finance organization to support the largest media group in the Nordics. To help us achieve this, we are looking for an experienced finance leader to join us as Director Group Financial Reporting. A Leadership Role at the Core of Schibsted’s Transformation Reporting to the Group CFO, you will lead the Group Financial Reporting and Finance Operations organization, own the end-to-end accounting and reporting framework, and serve as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in harmonizing finance processes, governance and reporting across the Group, while driving the transformation of a modern, scalable and insight-driven finance function. Throug high-quality financial data, trusted reporting and robust governance, you will enable better decision-making, stronger control and greater business insight across the Group. Key Responsibilities • Own the consolidation and reporting framework, ensuring quality and consistency in consolidated financial reporting, and sustainability reporting (IFRS) • Act as senior advisor on complex accounting matters and significant transactions • Build and strengthen governance frameworks, internal controls, and assurance readiness • Drive standardization and automation across finance processes • Serve as the primary finance interface towards the Audit Committee and external auditors • Lead and develop finance leaders and specialists across Group Financial Reporting and Finance Operations • Contribute actively to building a scalable, future-ready finance function Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a leader who combines technical credibility, strategic thinking and organizational leadership, with the ability to lead through leaders and drive meaningful change. You bring: • Proven leadership experience across organizational boundaries and through leaders • Extensive experience in Group Accounting, Consolidation and Financial Reporting in a multinational environment • Strong IFRS expertise and deep understanding of end-to-end finance processes • Experience leading transformation, process improvement and organizational change in complex environments • High integrity, sound judgement, and the confidence to challenge constructively • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and either Norwegian or Swedish Why Schibsted? You will work alongside talented colleagues, influence decisions at the highest levels, and play a central role in shaping the future of finance within one of the Nordics’ most influential media groups. Schibsted is partnering with Korn Ferry in this recruitment process, initiated in August. Questions can be directed to peter.klokk@kornferry.com By applying, you confirm that your application and personal data may be shared with Korn Ferry for evaluation purposes. For more information, please refer to Schibsted’s Privacy Notice. Schibsted is an owner of editorial media and the largest news provider in the Nordics. With brands such as VG, Aftonbladet, TV4, MTV, Aftenposten, Svenska Dagbladet, and Podme, we inform, engage, and entertain millions of people across Sweden, Norway, and Finland every day. Trust has been our foundation since 1839, when Christian Schibsted founded a small printing business in Oslo. For nearly two centuries, our journalism has empowered people, built communities, exposed abuses of power, and strengthened democracies. Schibsted is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. From the very beginning, we have embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. We believe that curiosity, creativity, and the exploration of new technologies are essential to protecting our core mission. Our democracies depend on independent journalism. That’s our business.

Thumbtack

THUMBTACK HELPS MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CONFIDENTLY CARE FOR THEIR HOMES. Thumbtack is the one app you need to take care of and improve your home — from personalized guidance to AI tools and a best-in-class hiring experience. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete urgent repairs, seasonal maintenance and bigger improvements. We help homeowners know which projects to do, when to do them and who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. If making an impact inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together. ABOUT THE BRAND AND COMMS TEAM The Brand & Communications teams are the storytelling engine for Thumbtack building belief in who we are, what we do and the impact we make. Our team is the ‘emotional backbone’ of the company, comprised of strategists, designers, writers, producers, and both internal and external comms specialists. By combining strategic storytelling, bold creativity, and purposeful communication, we grow brand equity that strengthens demand, engagement, partnerships, and long-term trust–and we do it from the inside out.   ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Director, Public Relations who is ready to build something. This role isn’t about inheriting a playbook but about writing one. You’ll own Thumbtack’s earned media strategy and reputation at a moment when the narrative is being shaped in real time, the media landscape is shifting constantly, and the opportunity to say something genuinely differentiated has never been greater. This is a role for someone who draws energy from ambiguity, challenges conventional PR thinking, and understands how AI and algorithmic discovery are reshaping the media landscape in real time. As a senior leader accountable for how Thumbtack shows up in the world, you’ll translate bold ambition into stories that land authentically with customers, media and stakeholders and you’ll build the systems, relationships and team culture to do with consistency and courage.   WHAT YOU’LL DO * Define and own a PR strategy built for a brand in motion, one that moves with the narrative, anticipates the media landscape, and isn't afraid to pioneer spaces without a roadmap * Serve as the senior voice and strategic lead for all earned media, narrative development, and crisis management working to connect Thumbtack's why to stories that resonate across consumer, trade, and corporate channels * Lead integrated comms campaigns end to end: from story development and spokesperson prep through pitch execution and coverage analysis * Build, hire, and develop a high-performing team and agency ecosystem, attracting talent who shares a bias for bold, intentional storytelling * Design and continuously improve workflows, messaging frameworks, and rapid-response systems that enable speed and creative conviction * Operate as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders focusing on shaping narrative proactively and building the function’s credibility as a driver of business outcomes, not as an executor of comms tasks * Foster a culture of accountability, creative risk-taking, and resilience while role modeling Thumbtack's values and leading through change   IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU MUST BRING * 10+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or earned media, with 3+ years of demonstrated people leadership * A track record of building (not just executing) PR strategy with examples of work that challenged norms and/or created new narrative territories * The instinct and courage to operate without a pre-existing playbook, and the discipline to build one that others can follow * Fluency in how stories move through a modern media landscape (inclusive of how earned media interacts with algorithmic discovery, AI-generated summaries and shifting audience trust) and the judgement to navigate it with clarity and conviction * Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify, shape, and protect stories that are genuinely differentiated * A leadership style that raises the ambition of the people around you, someone who changes how a company thinks, not just what it does   EXPECTED SALARY RANGES * For candidates living in San Francisco / Bay Area, San Jose, New York City, or Seattle metros, the expected salary range for the role is currently $227,800 - $294,800 * For candidates living in Austin, TX or Washington DC metros or in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Washington states, the expected salary range for the role is currently $204,900 - $265,100 * For candidates living in all other US locations, the expected salary range for this role is currently $193,800 - $250,800 Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law. Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: recruitingops@thumbtack.com. For information about how Thumbtack collects, uses, and shares personal information about job applicants, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Policy. We put as much craftsmanship into candidate safety as we do into the hiring experience itself. While scammers may try to impersonate our team, we’ll never ask you for money, banking info, or SSNs during hiring. Check out our blueprint on how to spot the fakes.

Thumbtack

THUMBTACK HELPS MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CONFIDENTLY CARE FOR THEIR HOMES. Thumbtack is the one app you need to take care of and improve your home — from personalized guidance to AI tools and a best-in-class hiring experience. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete urgent repairs, seasonal maintenance and bigger improvements. We help homeowners know which projects to do, when to do them and who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. If making an impact inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together. ABOUT THE BRAND AND COMMS TEAM The Brand & Communications teams are the storytelling engine for Thumbtack building belief in who we are, what we do and the impact we make. Our team is the ‘emotional backbone’ of the company, comprised of strategists, designers, writers, producers, and both internal and external comms specialists. By combining strategic storytelling, bold creativity, and purposeful communication, we grow brand equity that strengthens demand, engagement, partnerships, and long-term trust–and we do it from the inside out.   ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Director, Public Relations who is ready to build something. This role isn’t about inheriting a playbook but about writing one. You’ll own Thumbtack’s earned media strategy and reputation at a moment when the narrative is being shaped in real time, the media landscape is shifting constantly, and the opportunity to say something genuinely differentiated has never been greater. This is a role for someone who draws energy from ambiguity, challenges conventional PR thinking, and understands how AI and algorithmic discovery are reshaping the media landscape in real time. As a senior leader accountable for how Thumbtack shows up in the world, you’ll translate bold ambition into stories that land authentically with customers, media and stakeholders and you’ll build the systems, relationships and team culture to do with consistency and courage.   WHAT YOU’LL DO * Define and own a PR strategy built for a brand in motion, one that moves with the narrative, anticipates the media landscape, and isn't afraid to pioneer spaces without a roadmap * Serve as the senior voice and strategic lead for all earned media, narrative development, and crisis management working to connect Thumbtack's why to stories that resonate across consumer, trade, and corporate channels * Lead integrated comms campaigns end to end: from story development and spokesperson prep through pitch execution and coverage analysis * Build, hire, and develop a high-performing team and agency ecosystem, attracting talent who shares a bias for bold, intentional storytelling * Design and continuously improve workflows, messaging frameworks, and rapid-response systems that enable speed and creative conviction * Operate as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders focusing on shaping narrative proactively and building the function’s credibility as a driver of business outcomes, not as an executor of comms tasks * Foster a culture of accountability, creative risk-taking, and resilience while role modeling Thumbtack's values and leading through change   IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU MUST BRING * 10+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or earned media, with 3+ years of demonstrated people leadership * A track record of building (not just executing) PR strategy with examples of work that challenged norms and/or created new narrative territories * The instinct and courage to operate without a pre-existing playbook, and the discipline to build one that others can follow * Fluency in how stories move through a modern media landscape (inclusive of how earned media interacts with algorithmic discovery, AI-generated summaries and shifting audience trust) and the judgement to navigate it with clarity and conviction * Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify, shape, and protect stories that are genuinely differentiated * A leadership style that raises the ambition of the people around you, someone who changes how a company thinks, not just what it does   EXPECTED SALARY RANGES * For candidates living in Ontario and British Columbia, the expected salary range for the role is currently $181,100 - $234,300 Note: Thumbtack uses AI tools to support our resume screening process. However, our Recruiting team’s expertise and judgment guide hiring decisions. Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law. Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: recruitingops@thumbtack.com. For information about how Thumbtack collects, uses, and shares personal information about job applicants, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Policy. We put as much craftsmanship into candidate safety as we do into the hiring experience itself. While scammers may try to impersonate our team, we’ll never ask you for money, banking info, or SSNs during hiring. Check out our blueprint on how to spot the fakes.