Executive / Senior Executive - PR & Communications

Eastspring Investments; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastspring Investments in Kuala Lumpur seeks a skilled PR and Corporate Communications professional to support media relations, events, and both internal and external communications, ensuring messaging aligns with corporate guidelines.

You will coordinate AIR notifications to unitholders, maintain corporate profiles, assist in video messaging, and manage spokesperson engagements, crises, and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with media and coordinate media outreach.
• Coordinate corporate events, briefings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Draft and coordinate internal announcements and external messaging.
• Coordinate timely notification of AIR to unitholders and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and update corporate profiles and presentation materials.
• Support planning and production of internal and corporate videos.
• Assist in managing spokesperson engagements and preparation of briefing materials.
• Support crisis communication plans and drills, including holding statements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely execution of communications initiatives.

Skills

Media relations

Event management

Corporate communications

Writing

Editing

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

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

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.