(Senior) Communications Strategy Consultant (PR writing focused)

Cision Global; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications firm seeks a strategic advisor for APAC clients, excluding China. The role focuses on developing and executing integrated content strategies, primarily in press release writing and distribution. Candidates should have over 3 years in PR, strong writing skills, and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. This position offers a flexible working environment, comprehensive medical coverage, and opportunities for professional growth with a diverse and inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Wellness day

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PR agency or corporate communications.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong writing and editing skills for a global audience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic advisory for APAC clients to meet their communication objectives.
• Develop and implement multi-channel communication strategies.
• Conduct media landscape analysis to optimize campaigns.

Skills

Strategic advisory experience

Press release writing

Content strategy

Media monitoring tools

Customer-focused

Job description

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.

Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow.

Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.

Job Summary

As a core member of the PR Newswire Communications Strategy Team, you will leadstrategic advisoryfor our APAC clients (excluding China region), driving the achievement of their international communication objectives. This role requires a dynamic professional toadvise, design, and oversee the executionof integrated multi-channelcontent strategies, with a foundational focus onpress release writing and distribution, content strategy, and paid and earned media solutions.

We are seeking talented individuals with a proven background in PR, from agency or corporate communications backgrounds, or with solid experience in media or journalism.

What we offer

Greatexposureto regions acrossAPAC(excluding China region)

Friendly&Flexibleworking environment

CompanyMedical Insurancecovered

Public holiday plusCompany Wellness day

Office location inMalaysia– Leeds Room, Level 30, The Gardens North Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur, 59200

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as the primary strategic counsel for key accounts, translating client business goals into measurable communications outcomes.

Develop and implement comprehensive, multi-channel communication strategies for clients, with a strong focus on high-quality press release writing, content strategy, and paid and earned solutions.

Conduct advanced media landscape and competitive analysis to draft detailed advisory plans, providing proactive, data-backed recommendations for campaign optimization and course-correction.

Identify and drive upselling opportunities for PR Newswire’s content and strategy services within new and existing client portfolios, demonstrating a clear ROI for integrated communication plans.

Actively deepen client relationships and participate in client content planning meetings and client visits to improve customer experience and engagement. Confidently present and explain content strategies and integrated communication plans to key stakeholders, and support in selling PR Newswire’s services.

Expertly integrate PR Newswire’s proprietary channel and MultiVu solutions into press release strategies, ensuring a cohesive and maximised impact across broader digital marketing and media solutions.

Stay abreast of international communication trends, especially in APAC, the U.S. and Europe, and provide regular market insights and content recommendations to clients.

Contribute to sales enablement and the development of team best practices, and strategic frameworks.

Desired Skills and Experience

3+ yearsof relevant working experience in a PR agency, corporate communications department, or media/journalism role, demonstrating a track record of managing major client accounts or campaigns. Good knowledge of the media landscape is a must and established relationships with international or regional media/influencers is a significant plus.

High fluency in written and spokenEnglish and Bahasa Malaysia, with proven expertise in strategic writing, editing, and crafting compelling narratives for global audience

Demonstrated ability to use data analytics and media monitoring tools to measure campaign performance and derive strategic insights.

Customer-focused, independent, detailed-oriented, and collaborative to work with cross-functional teams across all APAC markets

As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results.PR Newswire , a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and itsBrandwatch andFalcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visitwww.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing theCEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 byDiversityJobs.com .

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]