Associate, Corporate Communications

Great Eastern; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Corporate Communications Executive to produce quality communication materials, build media relationships, and support crisis strategies. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related fields, with proficiency in media monitoring tools. An added advantage is the ability to communicate in Mandarin.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in corporate communications or media relations.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality corporate communication materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with media partners.
• Support crisis communication strategies.
• Execute annual reports and internal publications.
• Coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Monitor daily news coverage and PR value.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Media monitoring tools proficiency

Education

Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Commerce, or Management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality corporate communication materials for both internal and external audiences, including press releases, speeches, newsletters, and digital content.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media partners to enhance brand visibility and secure positive media coverage.
• Support the development and execution of crisis communication strategies, including drafting timely media statements and coordinating responses.
• Execute media sponsorship events, evaluate sponsorship proposals, and provide recommendations for strategic improvements.
• Execute internal publications such as the Annual Report and Unit Funds Annual Report, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate messaging.
• Coordinate end-to-end Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and post-event reporting.
• Monitor daily news coverage related to Great Eastern, competitors, and industry trends. Track and report Public Relations (PR) value and insights to inform communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Bachelor Degree and above in Marketing, Commerce, Management and/or related
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in corporate communications or media relations.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools and digital communication platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and innovative with good project management skills.
• Good knowledge of brand management, Public Relations best practices as well as event management and crisis management.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin would an added advantage.

Core Values

• Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.
• Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.
• Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.
• Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia. Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.