Associate, Corporate Communications (Marketing)

gradmalaysia.com; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Malaysia is seeking an Associate for Corporate Communications. The role involves producing high-quality communication materials, managing media relations, and executing corporate social responsibility activities. Candidates should have a diploma or bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential, while knowledge of Mandarin is a plus. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on brand management and public relations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in corporate communications or media relations.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an advantage.
• Creative and innovative thinker with good project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce corporate communication materials like press releases and newsletters.
• Build relationships with media partners to enhance brand visibility.
• Execute media sponsorship events and evaluate proposals.
• Coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.
• Monitor news coverage related to the company and industry trends.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing skills

Storytelling abilities

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Project management skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Commerce, or Management

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Digital communication platforms

Job description

Associate, Corporate Communications (Marketing)

Key custodian for branding of Great Eastern.

• 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.

We are looking for people who

• 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.

How you succeed

• 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.