CARSOME Hiring! Full Time Public Relations Manager in Selangor - Ricebowl

About You

As the Manager, PR & Comms at CARSOME, you will drive the strategic direction of our corporate communications and public relations across Southeast Asia — while leading and mentoring a team of communications professionals. You will be responsible for shaping CARSOME’s regional narrative, managing the company's reputation, and amplifying thought leadership through proactive media and stakeholder engagement

.You are a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader, capable of balancing big-picture direction with day-to-day execution. You are confident in working with senior leadership, managing regional stakeholders, and inspiring a team to produce impactful work that aligns with CARSOME’s vision as a homegrown tech leader in mobility

.This role is ideal for a collaborative communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building from the ground up, and is passionate about crafting narratives that create trust and visibility across markets

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Your Day-to-D

• ayStrategic Communications & Narrative Development

: Define and drive regional communications strategies that support business objectives and reinforce CARSOME’s positioning as a tech-driven automotive leader. Ensure consistency in tone, voice, and key messaging across markets and platform

• s.Thought Leadership Developme

ntLead the planning and execution of thought leadership initiatives to build visibility around CARSOME’s industry insights, innovation, sustainability, and startup ecosystem contributions. Identify and manage speaking engagements, awards, article contributions, interviews, and other executive profiling opportunitie

• s.Content Oversight & Editorial Quali

tyOversee the development of high-quality content including press releases, long-form articles, thought leadership articles, talking points, speeches, awards submissions and strategic decks. Review and edit materials to ensure brand alignment and clarity of messagin

• g.Media Relations & Spokesperson Manageme

ntCultivate relationships with key regional and local media. Lead media engagement efforts including press outreach, interview coordination, press material development, and preparation of CARSOME’s spokespeople. Serve as a strategic partner in media strategy, coverage monitoring, and message alignmen

• t.Issues & Crisis Communicati

onDevelop and manage communications response plans for potential issues and crises. Draft holding statements, FAQs, and internal guidance while coordinating closely with local teams to ensure timely dissemination and handling of any crisis situatio

• n.Team & Stakeholder Leadersh

ipLead and manage the regional communications team, providing guidance, direction, and development opportunities. Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and subsidiary teams to ensure alignment on messaging, timelines, and business prioritie

• s.Cross-Functional Collaborati

onWork with Marketing, Corporate Affairs, Product, HR, and Commercial teams to ensure integrated communications across the company. Provide communications support and counsel on product launches, campaigns, and business update

• s.Corporate Communications Governan

ceMaintain and update key company messaging documents, manage custodianship of corporate facts and figures, and ensure timely dissemination of accurate information across region

• s.Monitoring & Intelligen

ceTrack industry news, competitor activities, and emerging media trends to shape proactive communications strategies and identify opportunities for thought leadership or brand defens

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Your Know-

• How
  Relevant tertiary qualifications (Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related fie
• lds)Minimum 8 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, journalism or strategic communications roles, with minimum 2 years of managerial experi
• enceExcellent writing, narrative building and communications sk
• illsStrong leadership and collaboration skills in promoting alignment across regional and subsidiary t
• eamsA solid grasp of the Malaysian media landscape with understanding of regional and tech m
• ediaExperience in handling financial PR/ corporate reporting will be advantag
• eousGood research, organisational and time management sk
• illsPossess a high sense of responsibility and owner
• shipAble to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight timel