Strategic PR & Communications Lead — Southeast Asia

Novonesis; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a PR & Communications Manager to lead integrated communications across Southeast Asia, shaping how the company is understood and supporting business priorities.

You will partner with regional and global teams, manage media relations, executive communications, and internal communications, while safeguarding the company's reputation and driving storytelling that aligns with sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or public affairs; multinational companies, PR agencies, or media organizations preferred.
• Proven experience developing communications plans and delivering media engagement, executive communications, internal communications, and reputation-building initiatives across multiple markets.
• Excellent English writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia or another Southeast Asian language is advantageous.
• Strong digital and social media literacy, including content creation, presentation development, and visual storytelling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated PR and communications strategy for Southeast Asia, aligned with APAC priorities, global messaging, and local business objectives.
• Lead media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership activities, including press releases, speeches, briefing materials, Q&As, and media interview preparation.
• Partner closely with Southeast Asia business units and country managers to support external events, leadership visits, announcements, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive internal communications initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, leadership visibility, and understanding of company strategy and culture.
• Safeguard Novonesis’ reputation and brand consistency by providing communications counsel, brand guidance, training, and issue/crisis communications support.
• This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution and requires both independent decision-making and close collaboration with regional and global stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Editing/writing

Digital & social media literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing/Business

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a PR & Communications Manager to lead integrated communications across Southeast Asia, shaping how the company is understood and supporting business priorities.

You will partner with regional and global teams, manage media relations, executive communications, and internal communications, while safeguarding the company's reputation and driving storytelling that aligns with sustainability and innovation.