About This Role
Planning and executing public relations and communication strategies is the core of this role, which involves coordinating corporate events and managing media relationships. The position suits a professional with strong communication skills who can handle crisis communications and manage the company's reputation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive public relations and communication strategies aligned with corporate objectives
- Coordinate corporate events, launches, stakeholder engagement programmes, CSR activities, and community outreach initiatives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media organizations, journalists, government agencies, industry stakeholders, and community groups
- Prepare press releases, media statements, speeches, key messages, corporate publications, and communication materials
- Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews, press conferences, and media engagements
- Monitor media coverage and public sentiment relating to the organization and industry
- Lead crisis communication planning and execution, ensuring timely and effective responses to issues affecting the organization
- Manage the organization's corporate image, reputation, and branding efforts
- Support senior management in strategic communications and public affairs matters
- Oversee digital communication channels and ensure consistency of corporate messaging
- Prepare communication reports, media analysis, and stakeholder engagement assessments for management
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Corporate Communication, Marketing, Political Science, or related disciplines
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in public relations, corporate communications, media relations, or public affairs
- Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, managing media relations, and handling corporate communications initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Strong media relations and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Proven crisis communication and reputation management experience
- Strategic thinking and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong interpersonal, networking, and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage sensitive issues professionally
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Nice to have:
- Master's Degree or professional certification in communications or public affairs
- Experience in utilities, infrastructure, property development, government agencies, or public-listed companies
