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Malaysia

Senior Manager – Group Strategic Communications

Our client is Malaysia’s largest media and entertainment company with businesses in television, print, radio, out-of-home advertising, content creation and digital media. They are on the hunt for a senior communications professional to join their group strategic communications team.

 

Please contact Priya Bala or email your CV directly in word format with job reference no. JO0000006245 to MalaysiaCareers@theedgepartnership.com

 

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • Lead and formulate strategies for internal and external public relations through media relations, public relations, CSR & sponsorships, stakeholder management and other related communication activities to maintain contacts with relevant stakeholders.
  • Communications including the drafting of Chairman/GMD’s speeches, press releases, statements by enforcing the organizational values and corporate approach to address targeted audiences.
  • Coordinate and implement effective stakeholder management (government, media, community, and public interest groups) to ensure positive profiling of the corporate image to external target audience.
  • Act as the company’s spokesperson on matters related to issues, complaints, or inquiries from the public.

Role requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
  • Multiple years of experience in public relations, including supervisory and comprehensive marketing experience required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Organized with attention to detail.
  • Superior ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for corporate and external publications.
  • Ability to offer sound media relations advice to senior leadership.
  • Excellent managerial and organizational abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with corporate management, employees, media, and the larger community.
  • Ability to coordinate efforts of various teams in order to present a coherent message.