Assistant Manager, Stakeholder Communications

Sime Darby Property Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Malaysia is looking for a Strategic Communications and Media Engagement professional. The role involves executing a communications plan aligned with corporate objectives, managing media relations, and overseeing crisis response. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in corporate communications and a Bachelor's degree. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on enhancing brand credibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years total work experience in a large organization.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in Corporate Communications or Media.
• Experience with media relations and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Strategic Communications and Media Engagement Plan.
• Manage media and external communications materials.
• Coordinate crisis response and issues management.
• Oversee daily media monitoring and PR value tracking.
• Enhance relationships with media and stakeholders.

Skills

Crisis management

Media relations

Content creation

Corporate communications

Media monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Strategic Communications and Media Engagement Plan

• Supports the Head of Department and Head of Unit in developing and executing the annual Strategic Communications and Media Engagement Plan. The plan should align with corporate priorities, business strategies, and stakeholder objectives, translating them into purposeful campaigns and media initiatives that strengthen brand credibility, enhance share of voice, and drive measurable impact. Success will be assessed based on message quality, media relevance, stakeholder resonance, and alignment with business outcomes.
• Manages the end-to-end development and dissemination of media and external communications materials, including press releases, branded content, media statements, and thought leadership pieces. Responsible for ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment in all content, working closely with internal departments to verify facts, refine messaging, and uphold the company’s corporate voice. Also prepares supporting materials such as FAQs, talking points, and response frameworks for stakeholder engagements, media queries, and critical management communications.

Crisis Response & Issues Management (+ Business Continuity Management)

• Plays a key coordinating role in managing corporate crises and sensitive issues, ensuring timely, strategic, and transparent communication across internal and external stakeholders. Supports the development and execution of crisis response plans, media holding statements, and post-crisis reviews to safeguard the company’s reputation and business continuity.

Daily Media Monitoring & PR Value Tracking

• Oversees the company’s daily media monitoring operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive coverage reports across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Analyses key trends, sentiment, and emerging issues to provide actionable insights to management. Coordinates directly with media monitoring agencies to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and relevance, while maintaining proper archiving and reporting systems for reference and accountability.

Corporate Media Relations Management

• Support HOU to manage and enhance relationships with the media through impactful activities such as media engagements and briefing sessions, exclusive interviews, appreciation events, festive engagements, and the like to strategically maintain and enhance media relations. Involved in providing advisory and support to internal stakeholders and project teams on media related matters.
• Support HOU to manage relationships with all agencies appointed to support unit’s function, overseeing deliverables and ensure service agreements and objectives of agency appointment are achieved.
• Content Asset Management
• Projects, Editorial & Publications Support
• Support & Execute Unit’s Daily Operations
• SharePoint Portal Administration

Education/Professional Qualification & Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Total Work Experience: Min 5 years, preferably in a large and listed multinational corporation (>1,000 employees) or reputable media organisation / agency
• Total Relevant Experience: Min 2 years in Corporate Communications / Corporate Affairs / Public Relations / Journalism / Media (Corporate, Broadcast, Publishing)