Practical Trainee, Corporate Communications

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC); Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital economy agency in Malaysia is seeking a Corporate Events Intern to assist in planning and executing corporate events. This role involves hands-on experience with event management, coordination with stakeholders, and on-ground event operations. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree and must have good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. The internship is primarily for Malaysian students and requires a commitment of at least four months.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Event Management or related fields.
• Able to commit to a minimum 4-month internship.
• This internship is open to Malaysian students only.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating corporate events and meetings.
• Prepare and manage event-related documents.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments.
• Support during event setup and actual day operations.
• Assist in post-event reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Good communication skills in English

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Strong organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive and responsible

Education

Pursuing Diploma or Degree in relevant fields

Job description

Job Purpose

The Corporate Events Intern will support the team in planning, coordinating, and executing corporate events, meetings, exhibitions, and official programmes. This role provides hands‑on exposure to end‑to‑end event management, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and on‑ground event operations.

The intern will work closely with project leads and team members to ensure events are delivered smoothly, professionally, and in accordanceOGO organisational standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Coordination
  • Assist in the planning and preparation of corporate events, meetings, conferences, exhibitions and official functions.
  • Support the development of event timelines, task lists, and coordination schedules.
  • Assist in preparing event proposals, concept notes, and presentation slides.
• Administrative & Documentation Support
  • Prepare and manage event‑related documents such as:
    • Event schedules and programmes
    • Attendance lists and registration tracking
    • Meeting minutes and follow‑up action items
    • Quotations comparison, purchase requisitions and basic paperwork
    • Proper filing (softcopy and hardcopy) for event documentation.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison
  • Assist in coordinating with vendors (e.g. event organisers, decorators, AV suppliers, caterers).
  • Support communication with internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Help track deliverables and ensure vendors meet agreed requirements.
• On‑Ground Event Support
  • Assist during event setup, rehearsal and actual day operations.
  • Support registration counters, guest management, and coordination with protocol teams.
  • Help monitor event flow and address minor operational issues under supervision.
• Post‑Event Activities
  • Assist in post‑event reporting including photo compilation, feedback collection and event summary reports.
  • Support reconciliation of event documents and basic cost tracking.
• Ad‑hoc Tasks
  • Provide general support to the Corporate Events team as required.
  • Assist in research, data collection and preparation of materials for upcoming events.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management or other relevant fields.
• Preferably able to commit to മന 4‑month internship. (Please indicate your internship duration on your resume, e.g., DD.MM.YYYY to DD.MM.YYYY.)
• Provide a university letter for internship placement (if applicable).
• This internship is open to Malaysian students only.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive an update within two weeks after the closing date, your application has not been shortlisted.

Competency Required

• Good communication skills ஜாக… written and verbal in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Detail‑oriented and able to follow instructions accurately.
• Willing to learn and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, responsible, and eager to learn.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Willing to assist during events, including extended hours if required.
• Professional attitude when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills Preferred

• Interest in corporate or government events.
• Prior involvement in university events, programmes, or volunteer work.
• Basic knowledge of event operations, logistics, or protocol.