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Astro

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Communication Department Intern null

Kuala Lumpur

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Expand your network and experience by working with ASTRO in external communications for the Chinese Business. Join the internship now!

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Business Administration & Management
Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
C
Communication
Media Studies
H
International Studies
Modern Languages
Literature
Linguistics
Translating & Interpreting

Working rights

Malaysia

  • Malaysian Citizen
  • Malaysian Permanent Resident
  • Malaysian Student Visa
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Your role

In this role, you will have the key responsibilities below:

  • To assist primarily in the external communications for the Chinese Business. You will also work with the other team members within the communications team to coordinate and execute integrated external communications plans for other businesses when needed.
  • You will work on communications materials including press releases, speeches, and other press/customer/social media-related documents.
  • You will assist in the coordination of events to optimize media exposure such as press conferences, roundtables, talent, and spokesperson interview opportunities. 
  • Regular compilation of media monitoring and analysis, assist in evaluating media effectiveness via measurement of media value and updating of the media landscape.

About you

To be eligible for this role, you need to meet the qualifications below:

  • Strong written & spoken Mandarin. Able to write press releases in Chinese. Must also be fluent in English for translations
  • Good copywriting skills for postings on Astro-related online communities
  • Independent and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Interest in local Chinese Entertainment
  • Basic skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Benefits

Aside from getting an attractive monthly allowance, as an intern at Astro, you will also get the following benefits:

  • Opportunity to work in a vibrant & energetic office culture.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
  • Good performance reward.

You can also check the video below to find out what kind of benefits you may get when you work at Astro's Office!

Training & development

Astro’s Internship Programme is a structured and robust program for undergraduate students currently pursuing their first degree/diploma in institutions of higher learning. The program provides an opportunity to gain hands-on training in the media and broadcast industry, work on real projects, and benefit from a range of classroom-style training sessions. The program lasts for 10 weeks and is open to students from various fields of study. Throughout the internship, opportunities for development through classroom-style training programs are also offered. At the end of your time at Astro, you’ll have gained exposure to working life at Malaysia’s leading media company, experience, and knowledge related to your field of study, and a coveted addition to your resume. High-performing candidates will potentially be offered employment upon the completion of their studies.

Career progression

Upon completion of your internship at Astro, you will have gained valuable experience working at Malaysia’s leading media company, as well as knowledge and exposure related to your field of study. Additionally, high-performing candidates may be offered employment opportunities after completing their studies.

Sources

The sources below were used in researching this page:

  • astro.com.my/careers/internship.aspx
  • glassdoor.com/Reviews/ASTRO-Reviews-E307199.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng&filter.searchCategory=WORK_LIFE_BALANCE
  • malaysia.indeed.com/cmp/Astro/reviews?ftopic=culture

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysian Citizen

Malaysian Permanent Resident

Malaysian Student Visa