Executive, Strategic Communication

Institut Darul Ridzuan; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Institut Darul Ridzuan in Ipoh is seeking an Executive, Strategic Communication to plan and implement strategic communication initiatives across digital and traditional media platforms. You will engage with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners, and develop content and publications to promote organisational initiatives.

The role also involves managing media engagement, coordinating events, and supporting cross‑functional teams to translate research findings into impactful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication or related fields.
• 1–5 years in strategic communication, public relations, media, or stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent Bahasa Malaysia and English communication skills.
• Strong writing, content development, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement strategic communication initiatives.
• Manage communication across digital and media platforms and engage with key stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate communication content, publications, and promotional materials.
• Work closely with internal teams to communicate research findings and organisational initiatives.
• Manage media engagement, publicity, and communication performance.
• Coordinate events, stakeholder engagement, CSR, and organisational programmes.
• Build relationships with government agencies, media, NGOs, private sector, and strategic partners.

Skills

Bahasa Malaysia

English

Writing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Institut Darul Ridzuan (IDR) is the think tank for the Perak state government, dedicated to driving impactful policies and strategic initiatives. We are looking for a dynamic Executive, Strategic Communication to join us.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and implement strategic communication initiatives.

Manage communication across digital and media platforms and engage with key stakeholders.

Develop and coordinate communication content, publications, and promotional materials.

Work closely with internal teams to communicate research findings and organisational initiatives.

Manage media engagement, publicity, and communication performance.

Coordinate events, stakeholder engagement, CSR, and organisational programmes.

Build relationships with government agencies, media, NGOs, private sector, and strategic partners.

Support strategic projects and special assignments.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Business, Languages, or related fields. A Master’s degree will be considered an added advantage.

Experience: 1–5 years in strategic communication, public relations, media, stakeholder engagement, project management, or related fields.

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent Bahasa Malaysia and English communication skills.

Strong writing, content development, and interpersonal skills.

Good understanding of current affairs and socioeconomic issues.

Creative, proactive, organised, and able to work under pressure.

Strong stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to drive impactful projects for the state of Perak

Work with top government and private sector stakeholders

A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment