Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Malaysia is seeking a Corporate Communications & Public Relations Manager to lead media relations and corporate messaging. The ideal candidate will have strong relationships with Malaysian and Chinese media, possess excellent business writing skills in English, and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers the opportunity to manage corporate narratives, reputation, and engage with senior stakeholders professionally.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations.
• Proven strong media network with Malaysian business and Chinese media.
• Excellent business writing skills in English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with major media.
• Pitch corporate stories and manage media coverage.
• Draft and manage press releases and corporate announcements.
• Handle media enquiries, interviews, and press briefings.
• Monitor media coverage and reputational risks.

Skills

Media relations

Business writing

Relationship building

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related fields

Job description

Corporate Communications & Public Relations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Communications & Public Relations Manager to lead our media relations and corporate messaging. This role requires strong, established relationships with key Malaysian media and excellent business writing capabilities to manage corporate narratives and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with editors and journalists from major English and Chinese media, including The Edge Malaysia, The Star, and Nanyang Siang Pau.

Pitch corporate stories, business updates, and leadership commentaries to secure positive media coverage.

Draft and manage press releases, media statements, Q&A documents, and corporate announcements.

Handle media enquiries, interviews, and press briefings.

Support senior management with business writing, speech writing, and interview preparation.

Monitor media coverage, public sentiment, and reputational risks.

Support crisis communication and sensitive issue management when required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related fields.

6-7 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations.

Proven strong media network with Malaysian business and Chinese media.

Excellent business writing skills in English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage.

Experience handling corporate announcements and reputation management.

Confident, articulate, and able to engage senior stakeholders and media professionally.