PR manager – Malaysia Agoda - Kualalumpur

The Public Relations Manager will work as part of the regional team to create a positive image and enhance the reputation of Agoda.com to new and existing users, the general public, partners and shareholders. He or she will seek opportunities through online and traditional media to enhance exposure for the international brand, positioning agoda.com as the leading online hotel reservations service in the region.  Participation in the enhancement and promotion of website content will also be a core responsibility.

Roles & Responsibilities:-

• Strengthen and grow Agoda.com’s solid list of media contacts and key third party influencers
• Some responsibility for translation, verification and distribution of company B2B and B2C press releases and other materials.
• Organize and participate in travel related media events, representing Agoda to generate new contacts and cultivate existing media contacts.
• Drive and contribute to social media initiatives.
• Identify and execute PR opportunities for Agoda.com in print, radio, TV and online media channels.
• Actively participate in intra-regional PR projects and assignments.
• Maintain a forward editorial schedule for all company PR materials and activities within the Thailand market.
• Assist in writing press releases and other articles.
• Regular screening of web site content quality.
• Make recommendations and support content projects including but not limited to site re-design, special promotional pages, and site localization.
• Translation work as required.
• General site improvement activities.   
• Regular reporting of PR activities and results to the regional team (which may or may not be limited to weekly summary of clippings generated, contact reports, etc).
• Generate strategic recommendations based on and up to date knowledge of the media landscape within the Thai travel industry.
• Report on competitor activities and identify media trends.
• Liaise between hotels and the media to maximize media relations opportunities.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Malaysian National.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience working in PR at a multinational organization preferred.
• Agency and/or hotel PR experience required.
• Strong interest in travel, with knowledge of the online environment, social media savvy.
• Ability to self-manage, multi-task and communicate effectively within the regional team as well as with external agencies and individuals.
• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines to achieve department goals.
• KPI driven, with a strong will to succeed.
• Creative thinker, with a proven ability in applying inventive solutions to PR strategies.

Company Description

Agoda.com is one of the fastest-growing online hotel platforms worldwide, working with more than 200,000 hotels in 29 countries and providing its services in 37 different languages. The company was established in 2005 by two veterans of the online travel business. In 2007, it was acquired by the priceline.com Incorporated global group of Internet travel companies (Nasdaq: PCLN), and they've been growing ever since.

Agoda.com employs more than 1,200 travel professionals of all nationalities in 29 locations around the world, with major operations in Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Dedicated market managers also maintain close relationships with hotel partners in Europe and the United States.

Agoda.com prides itself on a dynamic, multicultural workplace where creativity thrives and collaboration is key. We strive to provide a positive, enjoyable office culture where people work hard but smile often, and where communication is open, frequent and constructive.

Our people are chosen for their dedication to making things great, their ability to push boundaries, and their understanding that cutting-edge products come from cutting edge ideas. Our industry moves fast, and so must we - but we have a great time doing it.

For more information or press materials, contact PR@agoda.com.