Assistant Manager Group Corporate Communication

IOI Properties Group; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional in corporate communications. The role involves managing media relations, executing strategic communications initiatives, and developing engaging content for various corporate channels. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, at least six years of experience in corporate communication or public relations, and be fluent in English and Malay. Strong leadership and management skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of hands-on experience in corporate communication, branding or public relations.
• Good understanding of media operations and networking.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage media relations and coverage around company events.
• Plan and execute initiatives for brand presence.
• Develop content for corporate channels.

Skills

Media relations management

Content development

Project management

Leadership

Fluency in English

Fluency in Malay

Creativity

Education

Degree or Professional diploma in Corporate Communications/Mass Communications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build strong media network and manage media relations including enquiries, pre and post event coverage.
• Plan and execute strategic initiatives to raise company profile, brand presence and strive for organizational alignment towards brand internalization.
• Plan, execute internal and external communication programmes for the Group across all stakeholders.
• Develop and update content for all corporate channels including corporate website, corporate video, Intranet and any branding collaterals.
• Prepare press releases, articles, emcee scripts, speeches, corporate profile etc.
• Execution of company events, campaigns, corporate tours/visits/functions etc.
• Assist in monitoring of Corporate Identity (CI) compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or Professional diploma in Corporate Communications/Mass Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Science or other related discipline
• Minimum six (6) years of hands-on experience in corporate communication, branding or public relations, preferably in the property industry
• Good understanding of how the media work and has a good network of media contacts.
• Fluency in English and Malay both verbal and written. Mandarin is an advantage
• Strong leadership qualities and multi-lingual.
• Understand organisation structure and protocol management internally and externally in the course of doing business and people-management.
• Detail-oriented and competent organisation as well as project management skills to execute plans, campaigns and projects with speed and accuracy.
• Creative and innovative, with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to pitch stories and angles for media opportunities
• Able to liaise with C-Suites and colleagues at all levels across divisions/departments in the organisation