Communications Intern

Ruder Finn Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruder Finn Asia in Kuala Lumpur seeks a PR professional to assist in writing and distributing pitch letters, news releases, bios, newsletters, and reports for clients. You will create and manage media lists, handle inquiries, monitor coverage, and support research and events under supervision.

The role requires English fluency, strong writing, research skills, and the ability to multitask under deadlines in a dynamic agency setting.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or post-graduate degree in PR / Political Science / Media/Communication or equivalent.
• Language skills: Fluency in English. Command of another language is considered a plus
• Knowledge and interest in Communications
• Computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good communication and writing skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and perform under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing and distributing pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, reports, and other communications material.
• Create, maintain and develop media lists and relationships.
• Handle routine media inquiries.
• Monitor media to report coverage.
• Conduct research for existing clients and new business proposals.
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business and handle basic research of the business and the industry to maintain a current knowledge base.
• May coordinate specific events and promotions for the client under the guidance of a supervisor.

Skills

Fluent English

Written communication

Research & analytical skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Degree in PR / Political Science / Media/Communication

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

• Assist in writing and distributing pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, reports, and other communications material.
• Create, maintain and develop media lists and relationships.
• Handle routine media inquiries.
• Monitor media to report coverage.
• Conduct research for existing clients and new business proposals.
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business and handle basic research of the business and the industry to maintain a current knowledge base.
• May coordinate specific events and promotions for the client under the guidance of a supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree and/or post-graduate degree in PR / Political Science / Media/Communication or equivalent.
• Language skills: Fluency in English. Command of another language is considered a plus
• Knowledge and interest in Communications
• Computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good communication and writing skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and perform under tight deadlines