Senior PR Manager

PUBLICIS RE:SOURCES (GLOBAL SHARED SERVICES); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a public relations professional. Responsibilities include coordinating PR activities, developing comprehensive communication plans, and managing media relations. The ideal candidate must be a confident communicator, possess strong organizational skills, and have a solid understanding of social media. The company offers generous leave entitlements and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and personal accident insurance

Hybrid working schedule

Phone allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a confident communicator and presenter.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to lead a team independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and planning skills are a must.
• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms.
• Ability to work in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all public relations activities.
• Develop a marketing communications plan.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests.
• Create content for press releases and articles.
• Monitor and analyze PR results quarterly.

Skills

Communicator

Leadership

Media relations

Organizational skills

Social media understanding

Attention to detail

Creativity

Job description

PUBLICIS RE:SOURCES (GLOBAL SHARED SERVICES)

Responsibilities

• Coordinating all public relations activities
• Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
• Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests
• Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations
• Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an ongoing basis
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them

Qualifications

• Must be a confident communicator and presenter
• Entrepreneurial mindset and able to lead a team independently with minimal supervision
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills
• Have a full understanding of media needs and media relationships
• Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail
• Possess the ability to keep information confidential
• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms
• Ability to work in high-stress environments, often for long hours
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management

Additional information

• Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave.
• Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October.
• Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations
• Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care.
• Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery.
• A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects.
• Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year.
• Phone Allowance