Communications Associate

Wavemaker Partners; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavemaker Partners in Malaysia seeks a Communications Associate to drive content, media relations and portfolio support. You will coordinate content across channels, draft press materials, and help manage events with minimal supervision.

You will build relationships with media and ecosystem partners, track campaign performance, and contribute to internal communications. The role requires strong writing, detail orientation and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in journalism, PR, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing and communications skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in VC, startups and emerging tech trends.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Channels Management: manage publishing, social media, newsletters, SEO, and website.
• Public & Media Relations: assist with media relations, draft PR materials, monitor industry coverage.
• Events: plan and execute communications campaigns, events, and media materials.
• Project Ownership & Performance Tracking: lead initiatives and report metrics.
• Portfolio Support & Internal Comms: support PR launches for portfolio companies and internal comms.

Skills

Storytelling

Content creation

Public relations

Media relations

Event planning

Project management

PR experience

Job description

Communications Associate

About us

Wavemaker is Southeast Asia's leading VC firm investing in Enterprise, Deep Tech, and Sustainability startups. Since 2012, we have backed over 200 companies across multiple funds, guided by our thesis:

1. We invest in trustworthy & curious founders who have built conviction through experience and industry insights, and identified large opportunities because they see the world differently.
2. We invest in scalable, capital-efficient, defensible businesses that solve meaningful problems 10x better than existing options.

Where are we headed?

With trust as our North Star, we aim to go farther together. We're in the business of investing in people, and we strive to attract and work with exceptional individuals who share our values and mission.

Communications is becoming an increasingly strategic function for the firm, strengthening our thought leadership, reputation, and portfolio support across Southeast Asia.

What's the role about?

We are looking for a passionate Communications Associate to join our team and work closely with our Communications team to help execute our strategy across content, media, events, and portfolio support.

You will play a key role in ensuring consistent Communications execution across channels and in leading certain initiatives or projects.

Here’s what you can look forward to everyday:

Content Creation & Channels Management

• Independently manage workflows across functions, including content publishing, social media, newsletters, SEO, and website
• Write clear and engaging content aligned with Wavemaker's vision and mission, brand, tone of voice, and editorial standards
• Coordinate content production timelines and ensure outputs meet quality standards
• Identify opportunities to improve content and engagement

Public & Media Relations

• Support and lead public relations efforts, including media relations and external communications
• Build and maintain relationships with media, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders locally and beyond Southeast Asia
• Draft and manage PR materials including press releases, media pitches, and briefing documents with minimal supervision
• Monitor industry developments and media coverage and recommend proactive PR opportunities
• Support crisis communications and reputation management as needed

Events

• Execute communications campaigns across channels, including events and media
• Draft events and media materials, including event agendas and press releases with minimal supervision
• Secure speaking opportunities, and develop and maintain relationships with media and external partners

Project Ownership & Performance Tracking

• Lead and own communications initiatives or projects end-to-end with an eye toward expanding scope over time
• Track and report performance metrics and share insights with the team
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver communications outputs in timely manner

Portfolio Support & Internal Comms

• Support initiatives involving portfolio companies, including PR launches and storytelling projects
• Support planning and execution of internal communications initiatives

We'd love for you to be a Wavemaker if you are a:

• Storyteller. You have a strong instinct for what makes a compelling story and enjoy translating complex ideas into clear, engaging content
• Detail-oriented communicator. You have strong writing and communications skills, with excellent attention to detail and a high bar for quality
• Self-starter. You adapt well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Curious learner. You are eager to learn about VC, startups, and emerging tech trends
• Growth-oriented. You are eager to expand your scope and impact, and proactively seek opportunities to take on greater ownership.
• Collaborative. You enjoy working with different teams and supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Experienced. You have 3-4 years of experience in journalism, PR, marketing, or a related field.