Intern, PR & Communications

Airasia Open · verified Sep 20, 2026

KL Sentral - Redstation Full-time Junior Communications

Entry-level Communications role at Airasia. KL Sentral - Redstation · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Draft releases, media pitches, captions, and PR materials while keeping journalist and influencer records current
Track daily coverage, prepare PR reports, and research trends, competitors, and emerging media channels
Help deliver press events, media visits, conferences, interviews, and regional PR campaigns
Coordinate meetings and travel, monitor invoices and budgets, and archive media assets
Work with Marketing, Social Media, and Partnerships on messaging, reputation issues, and engagement opportunities

What you bring

You’re pursuing or recently completed a degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related subject
You communicate strongly in English; Bahasa Malaysia and/or Mandarin supports translations and regional media work
You bring careful organisation, reliable record-keeping, creative problem solving, and strong time management
You use Microsoft Office and understand major social platforms and monitoring tools
You can collaborate or work independently, take initiative, and prioritise tight deadlines

Who this fits

You’ll suit a proactive learner who wants to build experience in PR and can work effectively in a fast-moving team. Prior PR coursework or internship experience is preferred. The role is with the regional PR team in Kuala Lumpur and requires at least forty hours each week, with on-site or hybrid work depending on business needs.

From the employer

Job Description

AirAsia MOVE is hiring! We are looking for a PR & Communications Intern to join our Regional PR team in Kuala Lumpur. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including Partnerships, Marketing, and Social Media, to drive impactful communications in Malaysia and across the region.

Job Description

Content & Media Relations: Draft and edit press releases, media pitches, social media captions and PR materials while maintaining up-to-date media lists, contact databases, and relationship logs with journalists and influencers.
Coverage & Trend Monitoring: Track daily media coverage, compile detailed PR reports, and conduct research on industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging media outlets.
Events & Campaign Support: Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing press events, media visits, conferences, interviews, and regional PR campaigns.
Administrative & Operational Support: Manage general admin tasks for the PR team, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, tracking invoices/budgets, and archiving media assets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Marketing, Social Media, Partnerships) to ensure consistent messaging, assist with crisis/reputation management, and identify social media engagement opportunities.

Required Skills

Communication & Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Written proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and/or Mandarin is highly advantageous to support translations and regional media liaison.
Organisation & Administration: Exceptional time-management abilities, strong attention to detail, and a structured approach to admin tasks and record-keeping.
Problem Solving & Creativity: Creative thinking with a practical approach to troubleshooting and execution.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with key social media platforms and monitoring tools.
Teamwork & Initiative: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (coursework or prior internship experience in PR is preferred).
Able to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week, with flexibility for on-site or hybrid working based on business needs.
Highly proactive, eager to learn and grow within the PR industry, and capable of prioritising tasks to hit tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.