Practical Trainee, Corporate Communications

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

Job summary

A leading digital economy organization is seeking a Practical Trainee for its Corporate Communications team in Selangor. The intern will assist in planning, coordinating, and executing corporate events, providing hands-on experience in event management and stakeholder coordination. Candidates should be pursuing relevant fields such as Event Management or Business Administration, and should have strong communication skills. This internship is available only for Malaysian students and offers a chance to develop practical skills in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree related to event management or business.
• Able to commit to a minimum 4-month internship.
• Provide a university letter for internship placement if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating corporate events and meetings.
• Prepare and manage event-related documents such as schedules and registration tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors and support communication with stakeholders.
• Assist during event setup and operations.

Skills

Good communication skills (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

Proactive, responsible, and eager to learn

Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Comfortable with multitasking and meeting deadlines

Education

Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Business Administration, Marketing, or Hospitality Management

Job description

Practical Trainee, Corporate Communications

Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) – Selangor

21d ago , from MDEC Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation

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 accordance with organisational standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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
   • Maintain proper filing (softcopy and hardcopy) for event documentation.
   • Assist in coordinating with vendors (event organisers, decorators, AV suppliers, caterers).
   • Support communication with internal departments and external stakeholders.
   • Help track deliverables and ensure vendors meet agreed requirements.
   • Assist during event setup, rehearsal, and actual event day operations.
   • Support registration counters, guest management, and coordination with protocol teams.
   • Help monitor event flow and address minor operational issues under supervision.
3. 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.
4. 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 a minimum 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

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

Skills Preferred (Added Advantage)

1. Interest in corporate or government events.
2. Basic knowledge of event operations, logistics, or protocol.