Management Trainee

Edelman; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman’s 6-month Management Trainee Program in Kuala Lumpur offers a structured path into public relations. You'll gain hands-on exposure to real client challenges, learn from industry leaders, and develop critical thinking, AI-enabled workflows, and integrated communications skills while building toward executive roles.

You will learn to deliver with impact, think strategically, harness AI tools, collaborate across disciplines, and grow professionally through structured problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Current recent graduate in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.
• Strong written and spoken English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with design or social media analytics tools is an advantage.
• A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for learning in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates who have not yet completed a graduate degree but can demonstrate strong skills and commitment will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Keep the work moving: provide day-to-day account support and assist to keep multiple projects on track.
• Draft and edit press materials, briefing books, coverage reports, pitch notes, fact sheets, and client correspondence.
• Monitor media and social conversations; analyze sentiment and surface opportunities for story development.
• Build content that lands: co-create press materials, Q&As, and toolkits; tailor messages to channels and audiences.
• Assist with planning and executing events: coordinate vendors and venues, build run-of-show, host on-site media tours, and deliver post-event readouts.

Skills

English proficiency

Written communication

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Education

PR/Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media analytics tools

Design tools

Job description

Launch your career in public relations with Edelman! Our Management Trainee Program is designed to equip aspiring professionals with the core skills, mindset, and exposure needed to thrive in the dynamic world of public relations. Over a 6-month structured program, you’ll gain exposure to real client challenges, learn from industry leaders, and develop skills in critical thinking, AI-enabled workflows, and integrated communications - all while building a career path toward becoming an Executive role.

What you will be doing:

• Keep the work moving: Provideday‑to‑day account supportand assist to keepmultiple projectson track.
• Write with clarity and purpose: Draft and editpress releases, briefing books, coverage reports, pitch notes, fact sheets, and client correspondence - raising the bar on accuracy, tone, and brand voice.
• Turn signals into insight: Monitor media and social conversations, learn about analyzing sentiment, and surface opportunities forstory development.
• Build content that lands: Co‑create press materials, Q&As, and toolkits; tailor messages to channels and audiences to drive relevance and reach.
• Bring events to life: Assist with planning and executing events - coordinate vendors and venues, build the run‑of‑show, host on‑site media tours, and deliver post‑event readouts (attendance, coverage, next steps). Use AI checklists and templates to de‑risk last‑minute issues.
• Engage the media: Support targeted outreach, refine media lists, and help secure earned coverage acrosslocal, national, and/or tradeoutlets.
• Use AI to move faster: Apply AI forresearch, drafting, summarizing, and QA; capture best prompts and share best practices.
• Collaborate across the house: Work with Integrated Solutions team to deliverintegrated client solutionsthat connect to business outcomes.
• Invest in your growth: Seek feedback, complete targeted trainings, and practicestructured problem‑solvingand clear communication.

What you will learn:

• You won’t just observe - you’ll shape real work from day one. Over six months, you’ll build the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast‑moving communications environment:
• Deliver with impact: Learn how to turn ideas into tangible results. You’ll grasp the fundamentals of crafting deliverables that meet client needs - on time, on point, and with precision.
• Think like a strategist: Go beyond the brief. Develop the ability to connect dots across industries, anticipate client needs, and frame recommendations that make a difference.
• Harness the power of AI: Explore how AI can accelerate creativity and insight. From drafting first versions to summarizing complex information, you’ll learn to make technology your competitive edge.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Collaborate with experts in creative, digital, and analytics. You’ll see how integrated thinking turns good ideas into great campaigns.
• Grow as a professional: Build habits that last - structured problem‑solving, clear communication, and a mindset of continuous learning. This is your foundation for a career in PR and beyond.

Current recent graduate inPublic Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.

Strong written and spoken English; additional language skills are a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with design or social media analytics tools is an advantage.

A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for learning in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates who have not yet completed a graduate degree but can demonstrate strong skills and commitment will also be considered.

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Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include Cannes Lions Grand Prix awards for PR (2016) and the Entertainment Lions for Sport (2021); Cannes Lions Independent Agency of the Year for the Entertainment Track (2021); Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.

For more information please visit: www.edelman.com

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include Cannes Lions Grand Prix awards for PR (2016) and the Entertainment Lions for Sport (2021); Cannes Lions Independent Agency of the Year for the Entertainment Track (2021); Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.

For more information please visit: www.edelman.com

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