Communications Assistant

WWF-Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WWF-Malaysia is seeking a Communications Assistant to support storytelling, content development, and visual asset preparation. The role includes pre-event logistics for the P&G project launch and knowledge management tasks to ensure smooth handovers. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is expected, with willingness to travel for fieldwork.

The position requires independent work, proactivity, and basic editing in Canva or PowerPoint. Familiarity with social media platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork and maintain good physical fitness.
• Open to learning, adaptable, and proactive in contributing to team efforts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit communications materials, such as short articles and social media content.
• Assist in shaping pre-launch narratives, press releases, and creative messaging.
• Organise WWF photo and video assets with proper credits and usage rights.
• Support basic image layout/editing using Canva or PowerPoint if needed.
• Prepare internal briefing folders and visual references for project launches.
• Maintain a structured shared folder with all communications assets and drafts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bahasa Malaysia

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

The Communication assistant will assist the team in the following tasks, ensuring timely delivery and meeting given deadlines:

1. Storytelling & Content Development:

• Support the drafting and editing of communications materials, such as short articles, internal features, or social media content
• Assist in shaping pre-launch narratives, press releases, and creative messaging
• Edit or adapt existing content to align with the project's communication objectives and audience needs.

2. Visual Asset Preparation:

• Compile and organise WWF's photo and video assets into structured folders based on themes aligned with the Protect, Produce, and Restore approaches
• Tag and caption images where possible, ensuring proper credits and usage rights.
• Support visual selection for media kits, briefing decks, and digital content.
• Assist with basic image layout or editing (e.g., using Canva or PowerPoint) if needed.

3. Pre-Event Logistics Support:

• Prepare internal briefing folders, participant lists, and visual references for the P&G project launch.
• Draft logistical materials such as name tags, signage templates, and folder labels.
• Support coordination with WWF internal teams and external (WWF-US and P&G).

4. Knowledge Management & Handover:

• Maintain a structured shared folder with all communications assets, final drafts, and visuals.
• Prepare a handover note summarising completed work and suggested next steps for the P&G event rollout.

Requirement

• Willingness to travel for fieldwork and maintain good physical fitness.
• Open to learning, adaptable, and proactive in contributing to team efforts.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Comfortable engaging with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Familiar with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X (Twitter), TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Relevant work or internship experience in communications, conservation, sustainability, or related fields is a plus.

Salary Range

RM1,700 - RM2,200

**Applicants whose expectations exceed the posted budget may not be considered. Kindly apply only if the budget is acceptable.