Job DescriptionDo you have a strong penchant for storytelling, and are looking for opportunities in a fast-paced, high-growth industry?Then the Specialist, Public Relations role at foodpanda Malaysia might just be your cup of tea!We're looking for a highly driven and motivated PR professional to join our communications team in Malaysia.The successful candidate will work with the local PR team and agency partner to roll out communications strategies that grow the foodpanda brand across the region.
We are looking for creative individuals who can whip up brand love by unearthing engaging, unexpected stories from the business.
What's on the menu for you include:Create engaging communications campaigns that generate conversations among media and consumers to support communication and business objectivesManage regional press office - attend to editorial requests, draft and review content including press releases, media pitches, social media posts and bylines From thought-leadership and corporate announcements to fun consumer-lifestyle stories, you will be tasked to drive impactful stories from merchant partners, riders, and other stakeholders to grow the mind and heart-share for the foodpanda brand in the countryOngoing monitoring of industry news for meaningful leverage and opportunitiesSupport the team to pre-empt and mitigate issues and crises Analyzing coverage and working with the agency to collate results to showcase the performance of PR effortsQualificationsOur team culture is vital to us, and it's key that we find the right person to join our fast-paced, creative, and fun team.
Ideally, we're looking for the following, but we are happy to give the right person an opportunity, even if they don't tick all these boxes:At least 2-3 years of experience in communications-related roles, in-house, or in a PR agencyExperienced in managing regional, tech, and business mediaA keen understanding of media and the news cycle with proven success in achieving coverageFluency in written and spoken EnglishExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skill, the ability to multitask are a must Highly driven, self-motivated, target-oriented, resilient and tenaciousExperience working in tech and consumer lifestyle fields is preferred