Strategic Communications Associate

Wavemaker Partners; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavemaker Partners in Malaysia seeks a Communications Associate to drive content, media relations and portfolio support. You will coordinate content across channels, draft press materials, and help manage events with minimal supervision.

You will build relationships with media and ecosystem partners, track campaign performance, and contribute to internal communications. The role requires strong writing, detail orientation and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in journalism, PR, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing and communications skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in VC, startups and emerging tech trends.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Channels Management: manage publishing, social media, newsletters, SEO, and website.
• Public & Media Relations: assist with media relations, draft PR materials, monitor industry coverage.
• Events: plan and execute communications campaigns, events, and media materials.
• Project Ownership & Performance Tracking: lead initiatives and report metrics.
• Portfolio Support & Internal Comms: support PR launches for portfolio companies and internal comms.

Skills

Storytelling

Content creation

Public relations

Media relations

Event planning

Project management

PR experience

Job description

Wavemaker Partners in Malaysia seeks a Communications Associate to drive content, media relations and portfolio support. You will coordinate content across channels, draft press materials, and help manage events with minimal supervision.

You will build relationships with media and ecosystem partners, track campaign performance, and contribute to internal communications. The role requires strong writing, detail orientation and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.