Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Media Relations Manager di MYFutureJobs Johor - Maukerja

MYFutureJobs are currently assisting Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) in hiring an Assistant Vice President, Media & Communications (Strategic Communications) to help shape how IRDA and Iskandar Malaysia are positioned before stakeholders, the media and the public.

If you have built strong media networks and want your work to shape the story of one of Malaysia’s key economic corridors, this role is for you.

Location: Johor (On-site)

️ Expected Start: January 2027

Reports to: Head of Unit, Media & Communications

Key Responsibilities

• Manage IRDA’s media relations and maintain strong networks with journalists, editors, bureau chiefs and media organisations
• Identify, develop and pitch stories and media opportunities
• Contribute to the annual PR, media and strategic communications strategy and communications calendar
• Produce press releases, media advisories, statements, speeches, talking points, Q&As, feature articles and media kits
• Plan and deliver press conferences, media briefings, interviews, editorial roundtables and media familiarisation programmes
• Prepare senior management and spokespersons for media engagements
• Monitor media coverage and emerging issues, and support issues and crisis response
• Maintain IRDA’s master messaging framework for consistent positioning across all channels
• Coordinate communications inputs with government agencies and partners, including Parliament, DUN, MMK and district-level enquiries
• Analyse media trends and report insights to support management decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Strategic or Corporate Communications, PR, Business Administration, or Political Science and International Relations
• 5 to 8 years of experience in media, journalism, PR, media relations or strategic communications
• Strong understanding of the Malaysian media landscape, with an established media network
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills
• Proven experience managing media engagements and producing PR collaterals
• Strong stakeholder management with senior leadership, government agencies and partners
• Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, written and spoken
• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with sound judgement

Closing Date: 19 October 2026

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