Job Description

Who are we? Mutant is a weird name for an agency, we know. We\xe2\x80\x99d love to tell you there\xe2\x80\x99s a cool reason for it - like being exposed to gamma radiation or being bitten by a spider - but alas, our origin story is a little less dramatic. We started in 2012 as a PR agency, led by one guy with a simple idea - to grow an agency that focused on getting business results and removing agency fluff. From these humble beginnings, we evolved into a regional agency with offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, servicing clients across Asia Pacific and globally for their PR, content marketing and branding needs. (We\xe2\x80\x99ve bagged a few awards along the way, too. Most recently we were named PR Team of the Year (Gold) and APAC Workplace Champions (Large Agency) by PRCA Asia Pacific!) So, what does this mean for you? You\xe2\x80\x99re here because you want to help clients with real problems - whether that\xe2\x80\x99s increasing sales, improving employee retention, or driving inbound leads, real results are what we measure our success on. Are you the ONE we\'re looking for? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Public Relations Manager, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiawho will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients across the B2B and B2C space, across Mutant\xe2\x80\x99s PR and Content teams. Apart from contributing to the day-to-day client and project management, you\xe2\x80\x99ll take the lead in proactively managing Mutant\xe2\x80\x99s top B2B Tech PR clients, proposing communications strategies while executing them flawlessly alongside the team. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also be responsible for managing their accounts profitably, as well as assisting with business development proposals when required. Someone who is confident yet brings with them an awesome personality who thrives working in a fast-paced environment with a growing team. What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing:

• You\xe2\x80\x99ll be planning, implementing, analyzing, and optimizing all PR activities from formulation through to execution, aligning them with the client\xe2\x80\x99s key business objectives
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll work closely with clients and Mutant\xe2\x80\x99s content & PR teams to create aligned communications across all digital channels and to ensure both strong commercial and consistent brand messages
• Project management and strong execution to ensure all PR activities are delivered according to the clients\' budget and timelines, achieving established KPIs are your strong suit.
• You need to keep track and evaluate KPIs according to the scope and recommend necessary adjustments to optimize overall effectiveness based on measurements
• You\xe2\x80\x99re to combine creativity with knowledge of the media to recognize media angles and generate positive news coverage, profile pieces, and features across a broad media spectrum
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll lead on brainstorming sessions and ideate workable programs for new business and upsell existing clients
• You have established professional relationships and/ or are willing to foster new relationships with clients, colleagues, and the media

What you need to be successful in this role:

• You have a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in public relations in an agency environment.
• You have experience in managing B2B tech clients
• You have a track record in managing PR strategies that drive clients\xe2\x80\x99 business
• You\xe2\x80\x99re no doubt a confident self-starter and able to drive conversations at the C-suite level
• You have a solid understanding of the issues and opportunities in the communications industry
• You have driven business development opportunities and pitch proposals
• You have an excellent command of the English language as well as Bahasa
• You\xe2\x80\x99re meticulous and able to perform under pressure.
• You have experience managing clients and mentoring junior team members
• You have a strong understanding of the local media landscape
• You have existing relationships with journalists in Malaysia

What you get as a Mutant:

• Market-competitive salary - we want to ensure you\xe2\x80\x99re paid based on the industry standards
• Quarterly bonus - based on individual overperformance
• Mutant\xe2\x80\x99s bonus structure - based on the company\xe2\x80\x99s performance
• Training opportunities - both internal and external
• Wellbeing allowance - claimable on a quarterly basis
• Corporate insurance from the day you become a Mutant!
• A great working culture- we walk the talk in putting our Mutants first!

If this sounds like you, you may submit your CV and provide 2-3 case studies of past campaign work to jobs@mutant.com.my Successful candidates will be asked to complete a task to demonstrate their understanding of communications strategy and media understanding. Due to work pass limitations, we\xe2\x80\x99ll not be able to sponsor work pass sponsorship. For more information about Mutant Communications, visit our regional website: www.mutant.com.my Job Type: Full-time Salary: RM5,000.00 - RM8,500.00 per month Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Gym membership
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Public Relations: 1 year (Required)