40 External Communication jobs in Malaysia

Blue Legal has partnered with a UK Top 100 law firm specializing in employment, conveyancing, family, and business law. This firm is looking for a

Media Relations Manager

to take on a newly created role, allowing you to shape the position. You will likely be the first point of contact for all media requests and responsible for practice media outreach, supporting the firm in achieving its overall PR objectives. The Responsibilities: Strategize and develop a comprehensive media communications plan for the next two years, outlining goals, tactics, and managing budgets. Formulate media relations strategy with a focus on securing high-level placements in offline, online, and broadcast media, emphasizing thought leadership. Coordinate all PR activities and support social media strategies by engaging audiences through traditional and new media channels. Leverage existing media relationships and establish new connections within the firm and media world to secure a national business profile, including placements in reputable publications. Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting their consultants and the wider legal sector, making appropriate strategic recommendations. The Candidate: Proven experience in PR, ideally in front-line media relations roles. Track record in designing and executing successful PR campaigns at local and national levels. Ability to build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists. Experience in social media planning and media event planning. Experience acting as a firm spokesperson. Please note:

Due to sector-specific requirements, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a high-profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that applications outside these areas will not be accepted. Blue Legal offers services as an employment agency for permanent roles and as an employment business for temporary roles. The Recruitment Process – How to Get It Right!

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• Overall management of Xiaohongshu, WeChat Official Account, WeChat Video Account, and Douyin social media accounts.
• Leading a team with strong management experience and in-depth research on social media operations.
• Planning and providing high-quality, highly shareable content for fans. Responsible for the effectiveness of account text and video content.
• Responsible for generating and increasing the number of social media fans, improving the attention and activity of social media fans, and timely interacting with social media fans' stickiness, ultimately support sales conversion rate.
• Responsible for the analysis of social media data results and work adjustment to achieve the purpose of attracting new users and generating revenue.
• Plan and execute daily social media activities, tracking and maintaining them. Send various intents according to the project.
• Analyze competitors' marketing strategies and promptly identify innovative approaches in the industry.
• Integrate media resources, analyze their advantages, and establish and maintain good working relationships with the media.
• Develop and execute strategies to effectively handle the market effects of media advertising.
• Manage, coordinate, and uphold public relations and brand reputation.

Job Requirement

• Passionate about the Internet and willing to actively explore social media communication. Strong interest in products such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Have long-term exposure with Xiaohongshu and Douyin.
• The candidate must have strong aesthetic skills and be able to use Photoshop and video editing software.
• Have teamwork, initiative, and pioneering spirit, and be able to withstand learning and adaption pressure.
• Experience in operating Xiaohongshu, Douyin, or Video Accounts is required, as are certain data analysis skills.
• Over 1 year of experience in content operation/user acquisition and experience in the social media operation industry, such as Xiaohongshu and Douyin, is preferred.
• Has a good command of English and can effectively communicate with people from different regions and departments.

Please send your updated CV to if the role is relevant to your experience.

Due to the volume of applications, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Required Skills:

Reputation Video Editing Video Editing Public Relations Advertising Data Analysis Social Media Pressure Teamwork Research Software Planning Marketing English Communication Sales Management

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Overall management of Xiaohongshu, WeChat Official Account, WeChat Video Account, and Douyin social media accounts. Leading a team with strong management experience and in-depth research on social media operations. Planning and providing high-quality, highly shareable content for fans. Responsible for the effectiveness of account text and video content. Responsible for generating and increasing the number of social media fans, improving the attention and activity of social media fans, and timely interacting with social media fans' stickiness, ultimately support sales conversion rate. Responsible for the analysis of social media data results and work adjustment to achieve the purpose of attracting new users and generating revenue. Plan and execute daily social media activities, tracking and maintaining them. Send various intents according to the project. Analyze competitors' marketing strategies and promptly identify innovative approaches in the industry. Integrate media resources, analyze their advantages, and establish and maintain good working relationships with the media. Develop and execute strategies to effectively handle the market effects of media advertising. Manage, coordinate, and uphold public relations and brand reputation. Job Requirement Passionate about the Internet and willing to actively explore social media communication. Strong interest in products such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Have long-term exposure with Xiaohongshu and Douyin. The candidate must have strong aesthetic skills and be able to use Photoshop and video editing software. Have teamwork, initiative, and pioneering spirit, and be able to withstand learning and adaption pressure. Experience in operating Xiaohongshu, Douyin, or Video Accounts is required, as are certain data analysis skills. Over 1 year of experience in content operation/user acquisition and experience in the social media operation industry, such as Xiaohongshu and Douyin, is preferred. Has a good command of English and can effectively communicate with people from different regions and departments. Please send your updated CV to if the role is relevant to your experience.

Due to the volume of applications, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Required Skills:

Reputation Video Editing Video Editing Public Relations Advertising Data Analysis Social Media Pressure Teamwork Research Software Planning Marketing English Communication Sales Management

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This job is all about connecting with the media! You’ll build relationships with journalists, create press materials, and organize events. You might like this job because you enjoy storytelling and shaping public perception.

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and other PR-related documents.
• Organise and coordinate media events, press briefings, and interviews.
• Monitor media coverage and report on PR activity performance.
• Support the content creation process with the Marketing & Content Senior Executive by contributing PR-related content such as articles.

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in PR, media relations, and content creation.
• Strong network of media contacts.
• Pitch stories and news angles to media outlets to secure coverage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in drafting press materials.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle media inquiries professionally.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

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This job is all about connecting with the media! You’ll build relationships with journalists, create press materials, and organize events. You might like this job because you enjoy storytelling and shaping public perception. Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers. Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and other PR-related documents. Organise and coordinate media events, press briefings, and interviews. Monitor media coverage and report on PR activity performance. Support the content creation process with the Marketing & Content Senior Executive by contributing PR-related content such as articles. Job Requirements

3-5 years of experience in PR, media relations, and content creation. Strong network of media contacts. Pitch stories and news angles to media outlets to secure coverage. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in drafting press materials. Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle media inquiries professionally. Strong organisational and project management skills.

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Job Role:

Lead and execute the strategic direction of PR, corporate communications, and brand reputation management for Boost and its portfolio of companies & brands. Drive high-impact communication strategies that strengthen corporate image, build stakeholder trust, and support business objectives — including fundraising, regulatory engagement, and brand growth

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a long-term corporate and strategic communication plan for Boost and its portfolio, aligned with business goals.
• Drive initiatives to increase brand and service awareness, including supporting fundraising activities, corporate announcements, and major milestones.
• Ensure consistent messaging and positioning across all platforms, materials, and brands, acting as the guardian of Boost’s corporate narrative.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with online/offline publications, journalists, market research firms, industry analysts, and investment communication leads.
• Coordinate and develop press releases, media kits, and events that reflect Boost’s positioning.
• Manage interviews, statements, and thought leadership opportunities for senior management, ensuring maximum positive exposure.
• Oversee overall Public Relation (PR) strategy, including online reputation management
• Lead crisis communication planning, response, and recovery, safeguarding the company’s and brands’ reputations.
• Develop and maintain crisis communication playbooks and conduct simulation drills with leadership.
• Act as the primary escalation point for high-profile issues, ensuring timely and coordinated responses.
• Serve as the communications bridge between Boost, its brands, and key stakeholders, including customers, media, government, regulators, and industry authorities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the PR & Corporate Communications team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Coaching the brands spokesperson in handling stakeholders mainly media (ensuring they are media trained for media engagement.)
• Lead CSR initiatives and manage ESG guidelines and policies to ensure alignment with Boost’s values.
• Evaluate sponsorships and brand collaboration opportunities against BAMS (Branding, Advertising, Marketing, Sponsorship) guidelines and policy. Be the owner for BAMS and work closely with Gift, Donations, and Sponsorship committee to ensure we are compliant.
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure PR and communications effectiveness, including media reach, share of voice, sentiment analysis, and brand reputation scores.
• Conduct regular communications audits and competitor benchmarking to refine strategies.
• Plan and manage the department’s budget, resources, and workflows to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee procurement and approval processes for PR-related expenses in compliance with company policy.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience working PR or Comms, with at least 3 years in leadership role. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and exceptional written/verbal communications skills in English.
• Proven track record in media relations in the country and around the region (good to have)
• Experienced in highly regulated industries is an advantage
• Constant awareness of business, regulatory, crisis management and stratregic stakeholder engagement, ie: government developments with matters pertaining to portfolios businesses, regulatory/compliance.
• Experience / understanding of the Tech / internet and startup ecosystem
• Familiarity and working knowledge of media monitoring platforms
• Able to manage deal with senior management, shareholders and media to coordinate appropriate response to queries, drive events, marketing/creative teams and agency partners
• Ability to cooperate and engage with a wide variety of resources, including upper management and stakeholders, clients, and other departments across Axiata Group Opcos
• Management experience to deal with to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through people, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

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Job Role: Lead and execute the strategic direction of PR, corporate communications, and brand reputation management for Boost and its portfolio of companies & brands. Drive high-impact communication strategies that strengthen corporate image, build stakeholder trust, and support business objectives — including fundraising, regulatory engagement, and brand growth Job Responsibilities: Develop and implement a long-term corporate and strategic communication plan for Boost and its portfolio, aligned with business goals. Drive initiatives to increase brand and service awareness, including supporting fundraising activities, corporate announcements, and major milestones. Ensure consistent messaging and positioning across all platforms, materials, and brands, acting as the guardian of Boost’s corporate narrative. Build and maintain strong relationships with online/offline publications, journalists, market research firms, industry analysts, and investment communication leads. Coordinate and develop press releases, media kits, and events that reflect Boost’s positioning. Manage interviews, statements, and thought leadership opportunities for senior management, ensuring maximum positive exposure. Oversee overall Public Relation (PR) strategy, including online reputation management Lead crisis communication planning, response, and recovery, safeguarding the company’s and brands’ reputations. Develop and maintain crisis communication playbooks and conduct simulation drills with leadership. Act as the primary escalation point for high-profile issues, ensuring timely and coordinated responses. Serve as the communications bridge between Boost, its brands, and key stakeholders, including customers, media, government, regulators, and industry authorities. Lead, mentor, and develop the PR & Corporate Communications team, fostering a high-performance culture. Coaching the brands spokesperson in handling stakeholders mainly media (ensuring they are media trained for media engagement.) Lead CSR initiatives and manage ESG guidelines and policies to ensure alignment with Boost’s values. Evaluate sponsorships and brand collaboration opportunities against BAMS (Branding, Advertising, Marketing, Sponsorship) guidelines and policy. Be the owner for BAMS and work closely with Gift, Donations, and Sponsorship committee to ensure we are compliant. Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure PR and communications effectiveness, including media reach, share of voice, sentiment analysis, and brand reputation scores. Conduct regular communications audits and competitor benchmarking to refine strategies. Plan and manage the department’s budget, resources, and workflows to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Oversee procurement and approval processes for PR-related expenses in compliance with company policy. Experience: At least 10 years of experience working PR or Comms, with at least 3 years in leadership role. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and exceptional written/verbal communications skills in English. Proven track record in media relations in the country and around the region (good to have) Experienced in highly regulated industries is an advantage Constant awareness of business, regulatory, crisis management and stratregic stakeholder engagement, ie: government developments with matters pertaining to portfolios businesses, regulatory/compliance. Experience / understanding of the Tech / internet and startup ecosystem Familiarity and working knowledge of media monitoring platforms Able to manage deal with senior management, shareholders and media to coordinate appropriate response to queries, drive events, marketing/creative teams and agency partners Ability to cooperate and engage with a wide variety of resources, including upper management and stakeholders, clients, and other departments across Axiata Group Opcos Management experience to deal with to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through people, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

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foodpanda Bangsar South, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Manager, Public Relations

foodpanda Bangsar South, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

Here at foodpanda, we’re all about delivering more value, choice and convenience to our customers and partners across Asia. We are on the lookout for talent who are excited about making a tangible impact with a dynamic organisation looking to redefine how food, people, culture, and technology are connected.

We are looking for a highly driven and motivated Public Relations Manager to join our team in Malaysia, overseeing a key reputation management function. Well-versed in stakeholder engagement and understanding of the media and regulatory landscape, this individual will play a crucial role in building brand love by unearthing engaging, unexpected stories from the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop foodpanda Malaysia’s public relations strategy and uphold positive brand reputation across all stakeholder groups.
• Build relationships with key tier 1 media (broadcast, tech, lifestyle and trade) to ensure a consistent narrative is being communicated externally.
• Lead proactive storytelling, media pitches and policy comms campaigns to secure positive media placements focusing on foodpanda Malaysia’s mission.
• Manage crisis communication and develop response plans for potential issues.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to identify compelling stories and align communications metrics with business goals.
• Oversee and manage agencies to ensure alignment with business goals. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communication strategies, adjusting as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 6-8 years of demonstrated experience in leading PR and communications work, engaging a wide range of external stakeholders.
• A strong network of journalists focused on lifestyle and business space, with a keen understanding of various media channels and news cycles with proven success in achieving coverage across different media segments.
• Ability to exercise strong judgement, possess good problem-solving and crisis management. skills, and ability to collaborate with functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing counsel to and collaborating closely with senior management and business functions to achieve the effective implementation of PR campaigns, driving brand awareness and reputation management.
• Agency experience is a plus.
• A concise and clear communicator with written and oral communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function General Business
• Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Possess a Degree in Public Relations / Communications / Journalism, or related field
• Minimum 8 – 10 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a similar role
• Experience in a creative agency environment managing multi-brand communications is an added advantage
• Proven expertise in media relations, crisis management and team leadership
• Proficient in PR tools, digital media trends, and analytics platforms
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, adaptable across various PR campaigns and communication channels
• Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in additional language is an added advantage
  

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR strategies that align with SOP’s vision, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms
• Serve as the primary media liaison, maintain strong relationships with media contacts to ensure positive brand coverage
• Lead crisis communications efforts to protect and manage SOP’s reputation effectively
• Oversee internal communication, employee engagement initiatives, and external events, including SOP Foundation programmes
• Manage the PR team, promoting collaboration, creativity, and alignment with organizational objectives
• Ensure all PR materials and communications adhere to SOP’s branding guidelines across multiple brands
• Guide digital communications strategies and evaluate campaign effectiveness using analytics and performance metrics
  

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