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About Astro Malaysia

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company, serving 69% of Malaysian TV households across multiple platforms.

Your role

In this role, you will be accountable for the tasks 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.
• various ad-hoc tasks and projects related to platform acquisition and content analysis.

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.

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.

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.

Work-life balance

According to the majority of online employees' reviews, working at Astro did not disturb their work-life balance (WLB). The employees also mention about flexible working hours that are provided by the company. For women, there is a 3-month maternity leave provided, so it does support its people to have a good WLB. The regular operational hours at the head office are from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday.

Company culture

Astro Malaysia is known for its friendly and lively working atmosphere. The company takes good care of its staff’s welfare and health. It provides good remuneration as well as product training. It’s a place for both earning and learning, with a focus on work-life balance.

About you

To apply for this role, you are required 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

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