Manager, PR

Posted:
3/12/2025, 3:38:27 PM

Location(s):
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing

About Ogilvy  

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. 

Ogilvy is looking for a bright, eager and spunky individual to join our PR & Influence team as a Manager.

Do you like the excitement of a new challenge? Are you a natural communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

If you have been waiting for the right opportunity, we need someone who can shine and deliver! You will take on full responsibility for the strategy, collaboration, execution and measurement of PR campaigns to earn influence for our clients and their brands.

You must be able to nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness and cultivate an enviable image for clients by developing and executing effective communications programs.

Must haves:

  • keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients to help you make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy,
  • good working knowledge of media across print, digital, broadcast to develop a media relations strategy including seeking high-level placements, managing media inquiries, creating media content and monitoring results
  • solid knowledge of and experience with social media including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, blogs, etc. to engage audiences on social media campaigns in tandem with traditional and new media
  • existing relationships among media and influencers while cultivating new ones
  • ability to evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
  • exceptional writing and editing skills
  • sound event planning experience
  • ability to manage a large account or a few smaller ones, with top cover from a Senior Manager, Director and/or Group Director. 

If the above describes you to a tee, we would love to have a chat with you. Do send in your details and we will be in touch. 

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.  

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. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Ogilvy considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants from the United States can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" and Pay Transparency posters by clicking here.

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.