Corporate Communications Specialist/ Assistant Manager

About the Role

If you enjoy variety, take pride in your craft, and like seeing your work make a direct impact, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Corporate Identity:

• Manage, review, and approve Canon logo and brand reference usage submitted across the organisation
• Provide advisory and conduct training for staff on correct brand and corporate identity guidelines
• Serve as the primary resource for general corporate information queries

Internal Communications:

• Write and produce newsletters for the local sales office
• Contribute local news and updates to regional internal communications channels
• Support the regional team with locally relevant content and information

• Manage PR and social media agencies as primary administrator and key liaison
• Collaborate with business units on cross-functional promotions and campaigns
• Plan and execute communications for corporate news, partnerships, and events

• Serve as main website administrator — manage user access, training, and escalation to the regional team
• Approve website and microsite applications; ensure compliance with web security standards
• Upload and maintain up-to-date corporate content on the website

• Maintain and grow existing strategic partnerships
• Identify and establish new partnerships to strengthen brand presence and support business growth

• Plan and execute corporate CSR events and submit entries for CSR awards
• Advise the ESG committee on external environmental and social activities for inclusion in the ESG report

• Plan and execute internal and external events, including biannual management kickoff meetings, the annual dealer appreciation dinner, and regional meetings hosted in Malaysia

• Manage the Corporate Communications department budget and submit required reports to the Finance team
• Support regional initiatives requiring local submissions or CEO participation coordination
• Manage and develop one direct report

• Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
• Minimum 4-8 years of relevant experience in corporate communications or a similar role
• Prior experience in a communications or PR agency is an advantage
• Strong writing and editing skills; ability to adapt tone across internal and external channels
• Experience managing external agencies (PR, social media, events)
• Familiarity with brand governance, digital platforms, and ESG/CSR reporting
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision