Job description for Communication Specialist at Dotlab.asia
About Dotlab
Dotlab.asia connects business strategy, creativity, communications, and people to create meaningful impact. We work with brands and organisations across campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and transformation.
About the role
Turn ideas into credible stories and make every message count. You will support media engagement, content development, and project coordination while protecting the accuracy and quality of communications.
Key responsibilities
Media relations
- Research relevant journalists, publications, and media opportunities for each brief.
- Maintain media contacts and support targeted pitches, invitations, and follow-ups.
- Coordinate briefings, interviews, spokesperson schedules, and information requests.
Writing and editing
- Draft press releases, media pitches, briefing notes, Q and A materials, and other communications content.
- Adapt messages for different audiences and channels while preserving the intended meaning.
- Edit copy for clarity, structure, tone, and consistency in Bahasa Indonesia and English as required.
Proofreading and fact checking
- Verify names, titles, dates, figures, quotations, and source references before submission.
- Check materials against approved key messages and brand guidelines.
- Flag unsupported claims or sensitive wording and coordinate review and approvals.
Media monitoring and analysis
- Track relevant coverage, campaign outputs, industry developments, and emerging issues.
- Maintain accurate coverage records and prepare monitoring summaries.
- Assess message inclusion and coverage quality using available evidence, and flag matters requiring follow-up.
Project coordination and content quality
- Maintain deliverable trackers, timelines, and approval records.
- Coordinate with clients, colleagues, media, and partners on communications requirements.
- Support event and media engagement logistics, then prepare recaps and recommendations.
What we are looking for
- 2–4 years of experience in PR, media, journalism, communications, or content editing.
- Confident writing and editing skills in Bahasa Indonesia.
- Good working proficiency in written English.
- Understanding of what makes a story relevant to the media and its audience.
- Close attention to facts, language, context, and the quality of source information.
- Strong organisation and reliable management of deadlines and follow-ups.
- Ownership, sound judgment, curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative working style.
Additional experience we value
- Relevant media relationships or experience supporting media outreach.
- Experience preparing press materials, interview briefs, or monitoring reports.
- Familiarity with digital publications, social media, and media monitoring tools.
- Writing samples that demonstrate clear, accurate, audience-aware communication.
What success looks like
- Materials are clear, accurate, and aligned with approved messages.
- Media outreach is relevant, organised, and followed through professionally.
- Monitoring reports distinguish verified coverage from assumptions.
- Timelines and approvals are tracked, and potential issues are raised promptly.
Why join Dotlab
Grow alongside experienced strategists, creatives, communication leaders, and a Professional Coach and Mentor. Develop your media relations, editorial judgment, strategic communication, and client skills while helping brands communicate more credibly.
