Senior Manger-Communications

Lazada; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned communications professional to lead strategic media relations and content initiatives. This role involves collaborating with various teams to create impactful communication strategies targeting corporate, consumer, and seller audiences. You will manage media relationships, support thought leadership opportunities, and handle crisis communications. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in media or public relations, a client-centered mindset, and proficiency in Malay and English. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and strategic thinking can shine.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in media, public relations, or newsroom experience.
• Proficiency in Malay and English; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on communication activations for diverse audiences.
• Manage media queries and support content creation.

Skills

Media Relations

Crisis Communication

Content Creation

Strategic Thinking

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Bilingual (Malay and English)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Journalism

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Overall Responsibilities
2. - Collaborate with various business teams to plan and execute communication activations targeting corporate, consumer, and seller audiences, ensuring objectives are met.
3. - Develop strategic narratives and insights appealing to media, thought leaders, and consumers, including messaging for Lazada’s technology, products, and initiatives.
4. - Support thought leadership and industry speaking opportunities for executives.
5. - Build and manage media relationships, including maintaining a media database in Malaysia, planning engagements, and working with agencies and partners to cultivate media KOL relationships.
6. - Coordinate with Lazada’s regional communications team to support regional activations and provide regional insights from Vietnam.

Press Office Function & Content Creation

1. - Manage media queries and interviews, including drafting responses, coordinating interviews, and preparing briefing documents.
2. - Support content creation for Lazada’s news hub, LinkedIn profiles, and paid media in various formats.
3. - Develop communication materials such as press releases, story angles, pitch notes, FAQs, etc., aligned with business needs.
4. - Identify and support thought leadership opportunities, including speaker engagements and content creation.

Issues Management

1. - Provide counsel on issues and crisis communications to mitigate negative coverage.
2. - Support issue & crisis monitoring, including media monitoring, crafting statements, and liaising with media as needed.

Job Requirements

• - Minimum 8 years of experience in media, newsroom, or public relations agency.
• - Client-centered mindset, collaborative, with strong time management.
• - Problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• - Journalism or content creation background is a plus.
• - Proficiency in Malay and English; Mandarin is a plus.
• - Creative thinking for developing original ideas.
• - Support strategic initiatives and content strategies.
• - Ability to develop and maintain media and stakeholder networks.