Ruder Finn Asia Hiring! Full Time Client Account Executive, Public Relations in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

We are looking for an Account Executive who is curious, organized, resourceful and tenacious enough to grow in today’s communications industry.

At Ruder Finn Malaysia, you will be part of a Malaysian team with access to the wider strength of a global communications network. This means you will get hands-on exposure across different types of work, clients and industries, while also having opportunities to support regional collaboration and cross-border projects when required

.This is not a role for someone who only wants to “do PR” from the sidelines. You will be involved in writing, research, media relations, client coordination, campaign support, events, reporting and new business preparation

.You will learn how communications is shaped by business priorities, media behaviour, digital platforms, public sentiment, stakeholder expectations and increasingly, AI-enabled tools

.The ideal candidate has strong writing fundamentals, good attention to detail, a willingness to learn and the tenacity to keep going when timelines are tight, media follow-ups are challenging, client needs shift, or the first answer is not good enough. You do not need to know everything from day one, but you must be resourceful, accountable, responsive and open to feedback

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At Ruder Finn Malaysia, AI is a tool — not a replacement for thinking. We expect our team to use technology responsibly to support research, drafting, summarizing and ideation, while still applying human judgement, accuracy, context and empat

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Your responsibilities will inclu

• de:Writing communications materials such as media pitches, press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, biographies, briefing documents, social content and repor
• ts.Supporting media relations, including media list development, pitching, follow-ups, coordination of media requests and coverage tracki
• ng.Conducting research and monitoring on clients, industries, competitors, media trends, public sentiment and emerging issu
• es.Using AI and digital tools responsibly to support research, drafting, summarising, ideation and productivi
• ty.Coordinating day-to-day account work, including timelines, contact reports, meeting notes, activity reports, coverage updates and client follow-u
• ps.Supporting campaign execution, media events, launches, briefings, stakeholder engagements, influencer activities and client activatio
• ns.Assisting with new business research, proposal preparation, competitor scans, campaign references and idea generati
• on.Working with internal teams, clients, media, vendors, partners and regional colleagues where releva
• nt.Staying informed on current affairs, media developments, cultural conversations, business issues and industry tren

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We are looking for someone w

• ith:Good writing and communication ski
• lls.Curiosity about media, business, brands, people, culture and current affa
• irs.Strong organisation, attention to detail and follow-thro
• ugh.The tenacity to manage follow-ups, shifting timelines and pressure without losing professional
• ism.Comfort with digital tools and willingness to learn AI-assisted ways of work
• ing.Resourcefulness in finding information and solving probl
• ems.Accountability in completing assigned work properly and on t
• ime.A positive attitude towards feedback, learning and improvem
• ent.The ability to work well in a team where everyone is expected to contrib

ute.
Experi

• ence:1–2 years of experience in an agency environment, communications or digital content is prefe
• rred.Basic knowledge of media relations, social media platforms, content trends and current aff
• airs.A strong command of English is requ
• ired.Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, media monitoring platforms or AI tools will be an advan

tage.
Skills Req

1. uired:
   Personal Att

• ributesCurious about people, brands, media, culture and bu
• siness.Tenacious and resilient in handling fast timelines, changes, media follow-ups and client expect
• ations.Not afraid of hands-on work, including coordination, reporting, research and log
• istics.Able to ask questions when unclear, but also willing to think through sol
• utions.Professional, respectful and dependable when dealing with clients, media and coll
• eagues.Willing to grow in an agency environment where learning comes through

1. doing.
   Core Communication

• s SkillsGood written and verbal communication
• skills.Ability to write clearly, accurately and with the rig
• ht tone.Basic understanding of public relations, media relations and integrated communi
• cations.Good news sense and interest in current affairs, business, culture, lifestyle, technology and industry devel
• opments.Ability to translate information into clear messages, media angles and simple su
• mmaries.Willingness to improve writing through feedback and p

1. ractice.
   Digital & AI

• ReadinessComfortable using digital tools for research, monitoring, coordination and content dev
• elopment.Willingness to learn and use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity and
• thinking.Ability to fact-check, question outputs, and avoid over-reliance on AI-generated
• content.Awareness that good communications still requires human judgement, context, empathy and
• accuracy.Interest in how technology is changing media, content, reputation and stakeholder commun

1. ications.
   Agency Work

• ing SkillsStrong attention
• to detail.Ability to manage multiple tasks and
• deadlines.Good organisation and follo
• w-through.Ability to work under pressure without losing quality or profes
• sionalism.Willingness to learn, receive feedback and improv
• e quickly.Resourcefulness in solving problems and finding in
• formation.Team player with a positive, accountable and proactive
• attitude.Ability to stay focused when work changes quickly or requires repeated f