Assistant Manager, PR & Communications

About the Company

Our client is a multinational conglomerate with business interests in retailing, travel and leisure, luxury products, interactive marketing, technology, financial services, corporate investments, training and education, business consulting, and logistics.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage external public relations agencies to ensure effective delivery of PR content, materials, and services.
• Track and monitor regional media coverage and define next steps to adjust initiatives in response to emerging trends.
• Support strategic planning and implementation of Government Relations initiatives, including crisis mitigation and management.
• Collaborate closely with various departments, such as Marketing, Operations, and Sports Sponsorship, to implement projects aimed at building, enhancing, or protecting the QNET brand.
• Craft compelling write-ups and create content to seize opportunities that strengthen brand positioning and reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets across Southeast Asia, South Africa & Europe.
• Assist in managing the PR and online reputation aspects during potential crisis incidents.
• Collate and analyze media coverage to ensure alignment with the needs of different markets.

Job Requirements

• Degree in public relations, journalism, marketing communications or other related fields.
• Exceptional spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Proven leadership and outstanding organizational abilities.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to follow directions while also showing initiative in developing independent strategies and projects.
• Experience in the Direct Selling industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in using AI tools for writing and prompting is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years in PR Consultancy and/or Corporate Communications.
• Willingness to travel overseas.
• Additional years of experience in other relevant fields such as broad corporate communications, journalism, event management, and consultancy skills are also advantageous.
• Languages such as Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, French, Arabic, and Russian are also advantageous; exposure to crisis portfolios with reputation management skills and regional experience in Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia regions are also beneficial.

Work Location
Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Remuneration

• RM 10,000 - RM 12,000
• 1-month contractual bonus

Consultant(s) in charge:
Andrea Low | andrea.low@hunters-in.com | 012 201 3693