About Us
Wavemaker is Southeast Asia's leading VC firm investing in Enterprise, Deep Tech, and Sustainability startups. Since 2012, we have backed over 200 companies across multiple funds, guided by our thesis:
- We invest in trustworthy & curious founders who have built conviction through experience and industry insights, and identified large opportunities because they see the world differently.
- We invest in scalable, capital-efficient, defensible businesses that solve meaningful problems 10x better than existing options.
Where are we headed
With trust as our North Star, we aim to go farther together. We're in the business of investing in people, and we strive to attract and work with exceptional individuals who share our values and mission.
Communications is becoming an increasingly strategic function for the firm, strengthening our thought leadership, reputation, and portfolio support across Southeast Asia.
What's the role about
We are looking for a passionate
Communications Associate to join our team and work closely with our Communications team to help execute our strategy across content, media, events, and portfolio support.
You will play a key role in ensuring consistent Communications execution across channels and in leading certain initiatives or projects.
We'd love for you to be a Wavemaker if you are a:
- Storyteller. You have a strong instinct for what makes a compelling story and enjoy translating complex ideas into clear, engaging content
- Detail-oriented communicator. You have strong writing and communications skills, with excellent attention to detail and a high bar for quality
- Self-starter. You adapt well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines without compromising quality
- Curious learner. You are eager to learn about VC, startups, and emerging tech trends
- Collaborative. You enjoy working with different teams and supporting multiple stakeholders.
- Experienced. You have at least 2 years of experience in journalism, PR, marketing, or a related field.
Here's what you can look forward to everyday:
Content Creation & Channels Management
- Independently manage workflows across functions, including content publishing, social media, newsletters, SEO, and website
- Write clear and engaging content aligned with Wavemaker's vision and mission, brand, tone of voice, and editorial standards
- Coordinate content production timelines and ensure outputs meet quality standards
- Identify opportunities to improve content and engagement
Public & Media Relations
- Support and lead public relations efforts, including media relations and external communications
- Build and maintain relationships with media, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders locally and beyond Southeast Asia
- Draft and manage PR materials including press releases, media pitches, and briefing documents with minimal supervision
- Monitor industry developments and media coverage and recommend proactive PR opportunities
- Support crisis communications and reputation management as needed
Events
- Execute communications campaigns across channels, including events and media
- Draft events and media materials, including event agendas and press releases with minimal supervision
- Secure speaking opportunities, and develop and maintain relationships with media and external partners
Project Ownership & Performance Tracking
- Lead communications initiatives or projects with minimal supervision
- Track and report performance metrics and share insights with the team
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver communications outputs in timely manner
Portfolio Support & Internal Comms
- Support initiatives involving portfolio companies, including PR launches and storytelling projects
- Support planning and execution of internal communications initiatives
If any of these points resonate with you, let's chat!
