Full Time Public Relations - Corporate Communications Manager Jobs, Salary up to MYR 9,000 in City University Malaysia Selangor - Maukerja

Public Relations & Corporate Communications Manager

Job Title: Manager / Assistant Manager, Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Reporting To: Vice Chancellor / Managing Director

Job Summary

Act as the strategic right-hand partner to the Vice Chancellor / Managing Director, leading the University's public relations and corporate communications initiatives.

This high-visibility role focuses on crafting executive narratives, managing high-stakes media relations, and driving impactful press conferences to enhance brand visibility and safeguard the University’s institutional reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Advisory & Speechwriting: Serve as the core communication partner to leadership; draft high-level press releases, executive speeches, media statements, and official correspondence for the Vice Chancellor / Managing Director.
• Media & Press Relations: Plan, coordinate, and spearhead press conferences, media briefings, journalist engagement programs, and high-profile publicity events.
• Strategy Execution: Develop and implement proactive public relations and corporate communication strategies aligned with the University’s overarching strategic milestones.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain trusted relationships with editors, journalists, government agencies, industry partners, and institutional stakeholders.
• Crisis & Reputation Management: Actively monitor media coverage and lead crisis communication strategies to protect and uphold the University's brand equity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Marketing team on integrated branding campaigns, and oversee the execution of corporate ceremonies, launches, and major institutional events.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and scale the internal Public Relations team while managing PR budgets, vendors, and agency partnerships.

Requirements & Preferred Profiles

• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of strategic experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, or Media Relations.
• Target Backgrounds:
• Higher Education Professionals: Candidates with prior experience in a university or academic institution are highly preferred.
• Agency Climbers: Experienced PR Agency Seniors or Account Managers looking to step into a definitive corporate leadership role are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Corporate Steppers: Ambitious internal PR Assistant Managers or Managers ready to pivot into higher education and work alongside top-tier executive leadership.
• Core Competencies: Proven track record of independently managing press conferences, securing top-tier media placements, and handling sensitive reputation management.
• Skills: Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills, strong project management capabilities, and an active network within local media and government agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM9,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person