Senior Corporate Communications & Media Relations Manager

RHB Bank Berhad (Singapore); Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Senior Corporate Communications & Media Relations Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves driving PR activities, developing content for media, and enhancing internal communications. Candidates should have a strong background in communication strategies, relationship building with media, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate communications and media relations.
• Ability to develop and implement PR strategies effectively.
• Strong writing skills for press releases and media content.

Responsibilities

• Drive media activities, develop content for media, and coordinate events.
• Collaborate with HR on internal communications and employee engagement.
• Research trends and build relationships with media professionals.

Job description

Senior Corporate Communications & Media Relations Manager

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Type: Full-time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 (14 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR001419

Responsibilities

External Communications

• Drive media-related activities and programmes for the Group to ensure positive publicity, including planning, development, and implementation of PR activities.
• Research, strategise, and develop content for media consumption such as press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, articles, video scripts, and infographics.
• Coordinate press conferences, product/campaign launches, media interviews, and briefings, ensuring media needs are met to high standards.
• Amplify stories through RHB channels by repurposing content for social media to maximize reach and visibility.
• Research industry trends and government policies to craft articles that position RHB as a thought leader.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media through regular engagement activities.
• Create reports and dashboards to measure media value, reach, and performance benchmarks, providing insights and recommendations.
• Plan and monitor media activities in coordination with business units for upcoming campaigns or product launches.
• Assist in crisis communication efforts by updating toolkits, conducting simulations, and coordinating responses.

Internal Communications

• Collaborate with business units and HR to align communication strategies with Group priorities.
• Utilise digital tools to implement internal communication plans and promote employee engagement.
• Support leadership communication through message design and organising town halls and engagement events.
• Drive cultural initiatives to promote dialogue, strengthen employee value propositions, and enhance workplace engagement.

Our Culture

At RHB, we value our employees and foster a culture of trust, excellence, and growth. We are committed to creating a workplace built on the pillars of RHB Cares, Leads, Inspires, Progresses, and Rewards. Join us and be part of a dynamic, award-winning financial institution dedicated to progress and innovation.