Senior Director, PR & Corporate Communications - Malaysia

Mars Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 320,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Consulting Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Director of Public Relations & Corporate Communications to lead Malaysia’s PR and external communications, shaping reputation for data centre, technology, and infrastructure audiences. You will counsel senior leadership and be the primary voice to media, government, and communities.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, this onsite role requires fluent English and Malay, a senior track record, and a vision to scale regional communications across growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive PR and corporate communications experience, with several years at a senior or director level.
• Proven strength in PR strategy, media relations, issues and crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated PR and corporate communications strategy for Malaysia and the region.
• Own media relations end to end with tier-one press and government briefings for senior executives.
• Lead issues and crisis communications with rapid response and coordination with legal and leadership.
• Drive executive communications including speeches, thought leadership, bylines, and internal messaging.
• Direct stakeholder and community engagement programmes tied to major projects and government relations.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis communications

Executive communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations

Job description

Mars Consulting Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Director of Public Relations & Corporate Communications to lead Malaysia’s PR and external communications, shaping reputation for data centre, technology, and infrastructure audiences. You will counsel senior leadership and be the primary voice to media, government, and communities.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, this onsite role requires fluent English and Malay, a senior track record, and a vision to scale regional communications across growth initiatives.