Internal Communications Writer — Editorial & Strategy

Maybank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank is seeking a senior corporate communications professional to lead editorial quality, messaging strategy and multi-channel content across the organization. You will turn complex inputs into clear employee-focused copy, advise on channels and timing, and collaborate with leaders, subject-matter experts and designers to meet tight deadlines.

Strong English writing and editing is essential; Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in internal or corporate communications, journalism, editorial, copywriting, content or agency.
• Degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, English, PR, Marketing or Media Studies.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Bahasa Malaysia an advantage.
• Ability to translate strategy into employee language and manage reputational risk.

Responsibilities

• Editorial review and QA: Edit and proofread communications for accuracy, clarity, tone, British English and accessibility.
• Advisory and strategic alignment: Establish objective, audience and action; advise on framing, channel fit, timing and risk.
• Employee-centred writing: Turn technical input into concise, scannable content for impact.
• Content development: Draft leadership messages, speeches, articles, FAQs and multi-channel content.
• Creative partnership: Brief Creative team; review layouts for brand alignment and integrity.
• Delivery ownership: Run requests from intake to publication, meet SLAs and flag risks.
• AI-enabled productivity: Use approved AI tools responsibly with validation and confidentiality.
• Corporate reporting: Support Senior Writers on Annual & Sustainability Reports with data and deadlines.

Skills

Editorial experience

Writing & editing

Copywriting

Stakeholder management

Digital fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/English/PR/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft 365

AI tools

Job description

Maybank is seeking a senior corporate communications professional to lead editorial quality, messaging strategy and multi-channel content across the organization. You will turn complex inputs into clear employee-focused copy, advise on channels and timing, and collaborate with leaders, subject-matter experts and designers to meet tight deadlines.

Strong English writing and editing is essential; Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage.