Journalism jobs in Malaysia

General Manager – Media & Public Affairs [303SWC]

• Renowned statutory body
• HK & GBA focus
• For talent with extensive Media & Public Affairs experience

With a vision to enhancing the reputation of the organisation in the new and changing political and media environment, our client is seeking a high calibre media and public affairs professional to lead the function.

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will lead a sizeable professional team. You will take charge of formulating and executing the organisation’s strategy for managing public opinions in HK and other major markets through proactive engagement with opinion leaders and decision makers, shaping public and stakeholder perception to create a favourable climate for business operations and development.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing measurable initiatives with detailed engagement targets among media and political leaders in the home market of HK and GBA. Additionally, you will devise an effective programme to work with the Board Chairman and management team in outreaching to key opinion leaders in major overseas markets, aiming to enhance the organisation’s reputation as a leading player in the industry globally.

Your other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: quality control and enhancement of written text and audio-visual content produced by the team in terms of messaging, style, visual impact, and storytelling capabilities; establishing effective working relationships with cross-departments and major business partners to build collaborations that promote the overall image of the organisation as a trustworthy economic player, a favourable platform for investment, and an attractive workplace for talent.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, public affairs, and/or communications, with at least 15 years of solid experience working at the senior level of large corporations with strong media relations and public affairs exposure. Candidates with journalism experience are highly sought after. You should be a strong leader, acting as a role model for the team, with influential skills and confidence to work with senior executives at the C-level. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required. Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese) is mandatory, and high proficiency in speaking Mandarin is required.

Interested candidates, please submit your CV to resumehk@socius-consulting.com quoting job reference number “303SCW” or contact Barbara Yeung at +852 2871 2366 for a confidential discussion.

Your interest will be treated in strict confidence, and only suitable candidates will be notified.

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