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Ogilvy

Executive, Public Relations

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work
Hybrid
Employment
Not stated
Level
Not stated
Function
Marketing
Pay
Not stated
Posted
21 months ago

About the role

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

ABOUT THE JOB

  • Project co-ordination & execution: Ensures flawless execution of client projects while keeping all relevant people updated on progress and changes. Plays a primary implementation role in client work.
  • Timely documentation: Contact Reports of meetings and next steps, WIP status reports, and written documentation for project deliverables.
  • Relationship management: Develops and maintains good working relationships with individuals within the Agency and Client organization and handle direct client contact
  • Day-to-day account management: drafting written materials, coordinating events, managing projects performed with and by others and supervising more junior staff.
  • Drafts sound, credible documents such as client memos, news releases, case studies, op-ed pieces, brochures and collateral materials.
  • Plan, prepare and execute events such as press conferences, media briefings, analyst meetings, media tours, third party advocacy, etc.
  • Preparing in-depth analyses using internal and external research capabilities.
  • Managing media relations for all client matters

Requirements

  • Diploma / Degree with at least 1 – 2 years of working experience.
  • Good knowledge of media - publications, broadcasts, news wires/online and social media.
  • Good communication skills (written & verbal) and people skills.
  • Must possess basic public relations, writing, media, organizational, research and production skills
  • Be able to balance work load and tasks, communicating effectively with team members
  • Can operate with a high degree of independence, but knows when to rely on own judgment and when to seek advice of supervisor and other team members.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.

Source

Posted by Ogilvy on their own hiring page, www.ogilvy.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 00:16 UTC; the original is the reference.

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