Publishing Companies Hiring in Malaysia

Browse publishing companies hiring in Malaysia. Find editorial, content, and media production roles at publishers and media houses.

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About Publishing Companies in Malaysia

Malaysia's publishing sector encompasses educational publishers, book publishers, digital media and content companies, magazine publishers, news media organisations, and a growing digital content ecosystem. The sector is undergoing structural transformation as digital distribution disrupts traditional print business models, while creating new opportunities in content marketing, digital publishing, and multimedia production.

Major publishing employers include Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) — the national literary body — Pelangi Publishing Group, Oxford Fajar (Oxford University Press Malaysia), Marshall Cavendish Malaysia, and educational publishers like Pearson Malaysia. News media companies include The Star Media Group, Berita Publishing (Utusan), and digital-native media companies.

The shift to digital content has created opportunities for publishers who can produce content across multiple platforms — print, digital, video, podcast, and social media. Content marketing agencies and branded content studios now serve a similar function to traditional editorial teams, creating new adjacent employment within the publishing ecosystem.

Hiring Trends at Publishing Companies

Demand is growing for digital content producers, editorial managers, UX writers, SEO content specialists, video producers, and social media editors. Educational publishing maintains steady demand for editors, curriculum writers, and educational content developers aligned with the Malaysian curriculum.

Editorial assistants earn RM 2,500 – RM 3,500/month. Editors and content managers earn RM 3,500 – RM 6,500/month. Senior editors and editorial directors earn RM 6,000 – RM 12,000/month. Digital content leads and heads of content earn RM 7,000 – RM 15,000/month.

Top Publishing Companies in Malaysia

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)

Malaysia's national language and publishing authority, producing Bahasa Malaysia books, dictionaries, and educational materials — a stable public-sector publisher.

Pelangi Publishing Group

Malaysia's largest educational publisher producing school textbooks, assessment books, and supplementary materials for the national curriculum.

Star Media Group

Publisher of The Star newspaper and digital platforms, hiring journalists, digital editors, video producers, and marketing professionals.

Oxford Fajar (OUP Malaysia)

Oxford University Press's Malaysian educational publishing arm, producing school and university textbooks aligned with Malaysian curricula.

Cenergi Media Group

Malaysian B2B media and events company publishing industry titles and producing conferences, hiring editorial, content, and events professionals.

Astro Awani (Astro Media)

Malaysia's 24-hour news channel and digital news platform, hiring journalists, video reporters, producers, and digital content editors.

How to Get Hired at Publishing Companies

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    Search SuperJobs for publishing companies using keywords like "editor", "journalist", "content writer", "educational publishing", or "digital content".

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    Build a writing portfolio — clips, published articles, editorial projects, or a personal blog that demonstrates your writing quality, editorial judgment, and topical expertise.

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    For educational publishing, demonstrate subject matter expertise in your target curriculum area (STEM, languages, social sciences) and any curriculum development experience.

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    Digital publishing roles reward SEO knowledge, analytics understanding (Google Analytics, content performance metrics), and multimedia content skills (video scripting, podcast production).

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    Apply through SuperJobs and submit writing samples or portfolio links with your application — editorial hiring without published samples rarely advances to interview.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What jobs are available at publishing companies in Malaysia?
Publishing jobs include editor, sub-editor, journalist, content writer, curriculum writer, educational content developer, proofreader, digital content producer, video producer, social media editor, UX writer, and editorial director. Sales and marketing roles also exist within publishing houses.
What is the salary range for publishing jobs in Malaysia?
Editorial assistants earn RM 2,500–3,500/month. Editors and content managers earn RM 3,500–6,500/month. Senior editors earn RM 6,000–12,000/month. Editorial directors and heads of content earn RM 8,000–18,000/month. Digital content specialists with SEO expertise earn RM 4,000–8,000/month.
Is journalism a viable career in Malaysia?
Yes, though the industry is evolving. Print journalism has contracted, but digital journalism, video reporting, podcast journalism, and data journalism are growing. Bilingual journalists (especially English-Bahasa Malaysia or English-Mandarin) are in consistent demand. Multimedia skills (video, audio, data visualisation) significantly increase employability.
What qualifications are needed for publishing roles in Malaysia?
Degrees in mass communications, journalism, English literature, linguistics, or education are common entry points. For educational publishing, subject matter degrees (science, mathematics, languages) aligned to the relevant curriculum level are valued. For digital publishing, demonstrated writing ability and platform knowledge often outweigh formal qualifications.
How do I find publishing company listings on SuperJobs?
Filter the SuperJobs company directory by Publishing or search by role (editor, journalist, content writer) and location. Many media and publishing companies maintain company profiles on SuperJobs with current editorial and content openings.