Lead, Communications

SOCOE SDN. BHD.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOE SDN. BHD. seeks a Lead, Communications to shape corporate positioning, manage crisis response, and amplify the company’s mission across internal and external channels. You will design end-to-end strategies for narrative, brand, and stakeholder engagement.

We expect 6 to 10+ years in corporate communications or brand strategy, with a strong media network and proven executive speechwriting capabilities to guide thought leadership across technology and public-sector partnerships.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10+ years of leadership in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, or Brand Strategy.
• Deep understanding of media landscapes and public agency communications.
• Mastery in written and verbal storytelling, message framing, and executive speechwriting.
• Crisis agility with calm leadership and rapid response.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Narrative & Brand Positioning for corporate narratives in tech partnerships.
• Public Relations & Media Management across regional, national, and tech media.
• Crisis Communications & Issue Mitigation with robust protocols and risk management.
• Internal Communications & Employer Brand across multi-site teams.
• Executive Thought Leadership: drafting keynotes, policy briefs, and speaking points.

Skills

Track record leadership

Media & PR network

Executive speechwriting

Crisis communications

Job description

Command SOCOE’s voice, narrative, and stakeholder brand image. As Lead, Communications, you will design and execute our end-to-end communication strategy—shaping corporate positioning, navigating public-sector media dynamics, managing crisis response, and amplifying our mission across internal and external channels.

Core Execution Focus

• Strategic Narrative & Brand Positioning: Develop compelling corporate narratives that highlight SOCOE's technological impact, government partnerships, and community initiatives.
• Public Relations & Media Management: Cultivate strong relationships with regional, national, and tech-industry media, managing press releases, media kits, and executive interviews.
• Crisis Communications & Issue Mitigation: Formulate robust crisis management protocols, serving as the strategic editor and risk manager for all sensitive public-facing announcements.
• Internal Communications & Employer Brand: Drive internal alignment across multi-site teams, crafting engaging corporate communications that reinforce company culture and core values.
• Executive Thought Leadership: Draft high-impact keynotes, policy briefs, and speaking points for executive leadership to position SOCOE as an industry authority.

What You Bring

• Track Record: 6 to 10+ years of progressive leadership in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, or Brand Strategy, ideally within tech, public sector, or enterprise environments.
• Media & PR Network: Deep understanding of media landscapes, public agency communications, and editorial standards.
• Exceptional Craft: Mastery in written and verbal storytelling, message framing, and executive speechwriting.
• Crisis Agility: Cool-headed leadership under pressure with an instinct for protective brand messaging and rapid response.

SOCOE is a Technology Development Company, which is competitive and distinct; with strong IT background and robust business understanding.

We have the vision to humanize technology and our approach enables digital transformation of people with an integrated, flexible and secure approach that offers services that have a commitment to trust and compliance.

SOCOE is a Technology Development Company, which is competitive and distinct; with strong IT background and robust business understanding.

We have the vision to humanize technology and our approach enables digital transformation of people with an integrated, flexible and secure approach that offers services that have a commitment to trust and compliance.