Job Opening: Marketing and Communications Executive

Reports to: Head of Operations
Application deadline: 15 July 2023.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Marketing and Communications Executive to contribute to our marketing efforts and help promote our programs and initiatives. Reporting to Violacea Low, Head of Operations, you will play a key role in developing and implementing marketing strategies and communication plans. This is a full-time role based in our Kelana Jaya office

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans and strategies to promote AFS Malaysia programs and increase brand awareness.
Create engaging content for various channels, including social media, website, blogs, and marketing collaterals.
Manage and optimize social media platforms, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement.
Coordinate and execute digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing and online advertising.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities and trends.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
Manage and maintain the AFS Malaysia website, ensuring up-to-date and relevant content.
Monitor and analyze marketing campaign performance and provide reports to the management team.
Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and key industry stakeholders.
Assist in organizing and coordinating marketing events, trade shows, and exhibitions.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Proven work experience in marketing and communications roles is preferred but notmandatory. Fresh graduates with relevant internships or coursework will also be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create engagingcontent.
Familiarity with digital marketing tools, social media platforms, and analytics.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and basic graphic design skills are a plus.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projectssimultaneously.
A creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
A proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for learning and keeping upwith industry trends.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please email your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio or work samples to violacea.low@afs.org with the email title “Job Application: Marketing & Communications Executive.”

Applications accepted through Saturday, July 15, 2022.

About AFS Malaysia

AFS began as a volunteer ambulance corps created in 1915. We started as a wartime humanitarian aid organization into a groundbreaking international secondary school exchange, volunteer, and intercultural learning organization with a bold mission: to help build a more peaceful world by promoting understanding among cultures.

Over 60 years later, AFS Malaysia continues to respond to the needs of an increasingly complex world, offering programs abroad in 40+ countries and hosting international students from more than 80 countries. True to the spirit of our founders, these life-changing intercultural learning programs are made possible by the dedicated work of our AFS Volunteers.