Executive / Senior Executive - PR & Communications

Prudential; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastspring in Malaysia seeks a proactive Communications professional to support media relations, event management, and both internal and external communications in a dynamic corporate environment.

The role involves coordinating AIR notifications to unitholders, maintaining corporate profiles, and assisting in video production and spokesperson engagements to convey clear, compliant messaging across channels.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate media relations activities across channels.
• Plan and manage corporate events and media briefings.
• Draft internal communications and external messaging.
• Coordinate AIR notifications to unitholders.
• Maintain and update corporate profiles and spokesperson materials.
• Support video development for internal and corporate messaging.
• Assist in managing spokesperson engagements and interviews.
• Support crisis communications planning and drills.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and PR agencies to ensure timely execution.

Skills

Media relations

Event management

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring tools

Job description

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.

Eastspring is an international asset manager with Asia at its core. We offer investment solutions across equity, fixed income, multi asset, quantitative and alternative strategies to institutional and individual investors globally. As the asset management business of Prudential plc, we have built an unparalleled presence across Asia1. over the years. We are also a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment, incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in our investment processes. Learn more about us.

We are proud to be a member of the 2023 GEI Gender Equality Index. The reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, sexual harassment policies, and pro-women brand. Our inclusion in this global index is testament to our commitment to nurturing diverse talent. #BloombergGEI. https://www.bloomberg.com/gei

Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.