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Assistant Manager, Communications

IBU PEJABAT BULAN SABIT MERAH MALAYSIA-Kuala Lumpur, Malásia

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate internal and external communications, including media releases, advertising, internal messaging, public affairs, interviews, digital marketing, and educational programmes.
  • Provide strategic communication advice and support to Heads of Department (HOD) and the Head of Division.
  • Proactively manage media relations and positively shape the MRC brand image.
  • Coordinate and support media campaigns in collaboration with senior management.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, industry players, media, and other key stakeholders.
  • Prepare communication materials such as talking points, fact sheets, and other internal and external content.
  • Manage challenging situations, including crisis communications that may impact the organization’s reputation.
  • Lead, guide, and develop a communications team responsible for internal and external communications.

Qualifications & Requirements

Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, or a related field.

Experience
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in corporate or strategic communications, including managerial experience within a large organization or equivalent.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including inter-agency partners, media, the public, and other related parties.
  • Highly resourceful with extensive experience in strategic and corporate communications.
  • Ability to manage multiple, complex priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Strong collaboration skills within a highly matrixed organizational environment.

Language Proficiency
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Core Competencies

  • Media Relations & Strategic Communications
  • Ethical Leadership and Diplomacy
  • Excellent Interpersonal and Public Communication Skills
  • Crisis and Reputation Management

Pay: RM4,500.00 - RM6,750.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Maternity leave
  • Opportunities for promotion
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development

Application Question(s):

  • Age ?
  • Expected Salary ?
  • Availability to join / notice ?

Work Location: In person