Shopee Hiring! Full Time Corporate Affairs - Communications Executive - Corporate Communications, Marketplace in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

About The Team

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, you will support both Corporate Communications and Corporate Affairs at Shopee Malaysia. You will support communications planning, writing and media engagement, coordination of strategic projects, events, partnerships and government stakeholder programmes.

You will work closely with the Corporate Affairs team and colleagues across Government Affairs, Marketing, Operations, Business Development, Legal and regional teams, among others. This role suits someone who writes clearly, keeps projects moving and is comfortable working with different stakeholders.

Government relations experience is not required. Engagement with government stakeholders will be led by the Government Affairs team, while this role will focus primarily on project coordination, preparation, execution and communications.

Job Description

Corporate Affairs and Project Management

• Support the planning and end-to-end execution of strategic Corporate Affairs projects and government-related initiatives.
• Act as a central coordinator across teams including Government Affairs, Marketing, Operations, Corporate Communications, Business Development, Legal and regional stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, timelines, action trackers, briefing materials and status updates.
• Coordinate deliverables, identify risks and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
• Support the preparation of proposals and presentations for strategic partnerships and external collaborations.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of events, programmes and stakeholder engagements, including logistics, branding, content and communications.
• Track project outcomes and prepare post-project reports, including key learnings and recommendations.
• Provide regular updates to management on project progress, challenges and results.
  
  

Corporate Communications

• Support the development and execution of communications plans to strengthen Shopee’s reputation in Malaysia.
• Draft and coordinate communications materials, including press releases, media responses, key messages, briefing notes, talking points, speeches and internal communications.
• Support the localisation of regional narratives and campaigns for the Malaysian market.
• Assist with media engagement, including media list management, interview coordination, briefing preparation and follow-up.
• Monitor media coverage, public sentiment and relevant industry developments, and flag potential opportunities or issues.
• Support proactive storytelling around Shopee’s business, sellers, local initiatives and broader contributions to the Malaysian ecosystem.
• Work with internal stakeholders, regional teams and agency partners to ensure clear, consistent and accurate messaging.
• Apply sound judgement when handling sensitive or high-risk communications, escalating issues where necessary.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience; experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, project management, stakeholder engagement, marketing or a similar role is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good attention to detail and the ability to tailor materials for different audiences.
• Able to prepare clear presentations, track project information, and work comfortably with PowerPoint / Google Slides, Excel / Google Sheets.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident and comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional and regional teams
• Analytical and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify issues, track progress and follow through on actions.
• Experience in media relations, event, issues management or integrated campaigns is an advantage, as is experience in a corporate, technology, e-commerce or agency environment.
• Interest in technology, digital platforms, e-commerce and the wider business environment.