Mandarin Media & Stakeholder Liaison — Senior Communications

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PROTON); Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PROTON in Shah Alam seeks a Senior Manager, Group Communications (Activation & Stakeholder Liaison) to lead Mandarin-language media relations and stakeholder engagement. You will coordinate with Geely, Chinese government bodies, and industry players, while overseeing internal communications for the AHTV program and events.

Responsibilities include developing cross-border communication strategies, acting as spokesperson for Chinese vernacular media, crafting press materials, and monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in communications, media relations or public affairs.
• Experience in international or corporate environments preferred.
• Proven media engagement and stakeholder communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for Mandarin-language media relations.
• Build and maintain relationships with Chinese media and政府机构, Geely, and industry players.
• Prepare press materials, speeches, FAQs, and crisis communication plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align external messaging and events.
• Monitor media coverage and provide leadership with insights for decision-making.
• Support PROTON management at events and manage stakeholder liaison activities.

Skills

Mandarin communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Spokesperson skills

Crisis communications

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Microsoft Office

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

PROTON in Shah Alam seeks a Senior Manager, Group Communications (Activation & Stakeholder Liaison) to lead Mandarin-language media relations and stakeholder engagement. You will coordinate with Geely, Chinese government bodies, and industry players, while overseeing internal communications for the AHTV program and events.

Responsibilities include developing cross-border communication strategies, acting as spokesperson for Chinese vernacular media, crafting press materials, and monitoring