Burson
communications
PRIntern
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“PR Intern at Burson. Skills: Public Relations, communications, media relations, digital communications. Assist with research and information gathering to support client projects. Support the preparation of media materials and basic content drafting”
What You'll Achieve.
create value for clients through reputation; redefine reputation as a competitive advantage; deliver transformational growth; produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands; deliver exceptional results for our clients
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Media, or a related field, Interest in communications, media, and storytelling, Good written and spoken English communication skills, Willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment, Basic research and organisational skills, Interest in digital platforms and social media trends, Willingness to learn how to use AI responsibly to support content development, research, and insights, Ability to review and refine content (including AI-assisted output) to ensure clarity and accuracy, Curious mindset and openness to learning new technologies and tools, Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks
Nice to Have
Exposure (academic or personal) to using AI tools (e.g. generative AI for research or content drafting) is an advantage
What You'll Do.
Assist with research and information gathering to support client projects
Support the preparation of media materials and basic content drafting
Help maintain and update media lists and contact databases
Provide support for media outreach activities (with guidance from the team)
Assist in organising and coordinating events (media briefings
Support social media content updates and digital communication tasks
Help compile media monitoring reports and summaries
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with different team members and learn from ongoing client work; fostering collaboration and innovation; work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection
Communication Scope
Good written and spoken English communication skills
Full Job Description
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. WPP (LSE/NYSE: 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 For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. More about the role: Burson Malaysia is looking for a Public Relations Intern who is eager to learn and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced communications environment. In this role, you will support our teams working on a diverse portfolio of local, regional, and global clients. You’ll be exposed to real client work across media relations, events, and digital communications, while building foundational skills in public relations. This internship is designed to provide practical learning opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to industry best practices—including the evolving role of AI and data in communications. What you'll do: Assist with research and information gathering to support client projects Support the preparation of media materials and basic content drafting Help maintain and update media lists and contact databases Provide support for media outreach activities (with guidance from the team) Assist in organising and coordinating events (media bri
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