PR & Social Management Trainee (Start ASAP)

Prosple; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Management Trainee in PR & Social. As a trainee, you will support client campaigns, media relations, and social media projects. Responsibilities include media monitoring, content drafting, and social media performance analysis. Applicants should have a degree in Communications or related fields and be Malaysian fresh graduates. This 12-month structured programme offers valuable training and support in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Empowerment with necessary tools

Support from expert colleagues

Opportunities for impactful projects

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required.
• Internship experience in PR or social media is an advantage.
• Commitment to a 12-month structured programme is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in media monitoring and distributing press materials.
• Support planning and execution of PR campaigns.
• Draft and edit content for press releases and reports.
• Track and analyze social media performance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good understanding of media and social platforms

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to multitask effectively

Education

Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Sprinklr

Brandwatch

Job description

PR & Social Management Trainee (Start ASAP)

Join Ogilvy as a Management Trainee in PR & Social to support client campaigns, media relations, and social media projects in a dynamic agency setting.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist in media monitoring, updating media lists, and distributing press materials.
• Support the planning and execution of PR campaigns, media events, and client activities.
• Draft and edit content such as press releases, media briefs, reports, and coverage summaries.
• Maintain proper documentation including contact reports, meeting notes, and project updates.
• Support in planning, scheduling, and reporting social media activities across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn).
• Assist in tracking and analysing social media performance (organic and paid).
• Help prepare reports, timelines, and presentations for internal and client reviews.
• Learn and use social tools such as Sprinklr and Brandwatch for campaign tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate project tasks and ensure timely execution.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, and teamwork.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

About You

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Internship experience in PR, social media, or related areas is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of media and social platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with online research tools.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and able to multitask effectively.
• Only open to Malaysian fresh graduates who have completed an internship.
• No prior full-time work experience or participation in graduate programmes (protege/MYstep/management trainee etc) allowed.
• Commitment to complete the full 12-month structured programme is required.

Training & Development

• Empowerment with tools needed to succeed and autonomy to explore new approaches.
• Support from expert colleagues across the Ogilvy network.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects with a collaborative team.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.