Executive / Senior Executive - PR & Communications

Eastspring Investments; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastspring Investments is a global asset manager based in Asia, committed to diversity and inclusion across colleagues, customers, and partners. The team focuses on media relations, corporate communications, and events to support regulatory and stakeholder requirements.

The role involves coordinating air notifications to unitholders, maintaining corporate profiles, producing internal and external communications, and managing spokesperson engagements while ensuring timely and compliant messaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a similar role.
• Experience in media relations, event management, and corporate communications is preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Good organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Media Relations: Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with media.
• Event Management: Coordinate corporate events, media briefings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Internal & External Communications: Draft and coordinate internal announcements, employee communications, and external messaging.
• Notification of AIR to Unitholders: Coordinate and execute timely notification of AIR to unitholders.
• Maintenance of Corporate Profiles: Maintain and update corporate credentials, spokesperson profiles, and presentation materials.
• Video Development: Support planning and production of internal videos and corporate messaging.
• Spokesperson Management: Assist in managing spokesperson engagements and briefing materials.
• Crisis Communication Support: Support crisis communication plans/drills and issuing statements.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Liaise with internal stakeholders, PR agencies, and vendors.

Skills

Media relations

Event management

Writing & editing

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed.

Key Accountabilities

• Media Relations: Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with media. Assist in drafting press releases, media responses, and coordinating media outreach and coverage tracking.
• Event Management: Coordinate corporate events, media briefings, and stakeholder engagements. Manage logistics, vendors, and event execution to ensure smooth delivery and alignment with communication objectives.
• Internal & External Communications: Draft and coordinate internal announcements, employee communications, and external messaging. Ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with corporate communication guidelines.
• Notification of AIR to Unitholders: Coordinate and execute timely notification of Annual and Interim Reports (AIR) to unitholders, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and proper dissemination across channels.
• Maintenance of Corporate Profiles: Maintain and update corporate credentials, company profiles, spokesperson profiles, and presentation materials to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Video Development (Internal & Corporate Messaging): Support the planning and production of videos such as internal interviews, CEO messaging, and corporate announcements. Coordinate scripting, filming, and post-production with agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Spokesperson Management: Assist in managing spokesperson engagements, including preparation of briefing materials, key messages, and coordination of interviews or speaking opportunities.
• Crisis Communication Support: Support the execution of crisis communication plans/drills, including drafting holding statements, coordinating internal approvals, and ensuring timely and consistent communication during issues or incidents.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Liaise with internal stakeholders, PR agencies, and vendors to ensure timely execution of communication initiatives and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a similar role.
• Experience in media relations, event management, and corporate communications is preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Good organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Basic understanding of regulatory requirements and corporate communication policies is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with media monitoring or content tools is a plus.

Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.