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The Smart Local (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

  • B-15-2 , B-15-3, B-15-4, North point Office Tower, 1, Medan Syed Putra Utara, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
  • https://thesmartlocal.my/

The Smart Local (TSL) Malaysia is one of the fastest-growing English-language digital publishers in Malaysia, reaching over 4 million readers monthly. We produce lifestyle, travel, and culture content tailored to Malaysians, expats, and Singaporean visitors, helping audiences discover the best of what Malaysia has to offer — from things to do and places to eat, to travel tips and local experiences.

All content is created by our in-house team of Malaysian content creators based in Kuala Lumpur, reflecting our belief that locals know their country best.

Our audience is made up primarily of English-speaking Malaysians (76%), mainly from the Klang Valley and Johor, along with 13% Singaporeans and other regional readers. Beyond lifestyle and travel, our community is also engaged with new product launches, events, and brand storytelling, making TSL a trusted voice in Malaysia’s digital media landscape.

Apr 15, 2026
Intern
Business Development Assistant (Internship)
RM1,000 monthly
The Smart Local (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Hybrid (B-15-2 , B-15-3, B-15-4, North point Office Tower, 1, Medan Syed Putra Utara, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur,)
Job Description: We are seeking a Business Development Intern to support our commercial team in building client relationships and sourcing new business opportunities. The role involves proposal development, campaign support, and client servicing. Key Responsibilities: Source and prospect potential brand partners Assist in drafting proposals and strategic collaboration ideas Support in preparing agreements, invoices, and reports Participate in meetings and client events Contribute to campaign ideation and planning with internal teams What You Will Gain: Exposure to the media and marketing industry from a business perspective Experience in client servicing, proposals, and campaign execution Training in negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and sales strategies Potential pathway to full-time employment based on performance
Apr 15, 2026
Intern
Campaign Management Assistant (Internship)
RM1,000 monthly
The Smart Local (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Hybrid (B-15-2 , B-15-3, B-15-4, North point Office Tower, 1, Medan Syed Putra Utara, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur,)
Job Description: We are looking for a Campaign Management Intern to assist in managing digital campaigns, influencer strategies, and performance reporting. This role offers hands-on learning in digital marketing, project management, and client servicing. Key Responsibilities: Support project managers in creating proposals and campaign deliverables Assist in influencer marketing strategy and curation Monitor campaign performance, provide insights, and prepare post-campaign reports Support influencer negotiations and relationship management Ensure campaign processes, standards, and communication are well maintained What You Will Gain: Practical experience in campaign and influencer management Exposure to client projects and cross-functional teamwork Training in analytics, reporting, and digital campaign strategies Potential pathway to full-time employment based on performance
Apr 15, 2026
Intern
Creative Social Media Assistant (Internship)
RM1,000 monthly
The Smart Local (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Northpoint MVC, Medan Syed Putra Utara, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur,
Job Description: We are seeking a Creative Social Media Intern to produce engaging photo and video content for our social media channels. This role is ideal for students passionate about content creation, photography, videography, and digital marketing. Key Responsibilities: Film, host, and edit content for social platforms and company website Maintain filming schedules and ensure consistent uploads Design infographics and creative visuals to support campaigns Ideate and develop creative social media content Conduct research on digital trends to inform content strategies What You Will Gain: Hands-on experience in photography, videography, and social media management Opportunity to develop skills in digital design and analytics Exposure to the full content creation workflow Potential pathway to full-time employment based on performance
Apr 15, 2026
Intern
Editorial Assistant (Internship)
RM1,000 monthly
The Smart Local (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Hybrid (B-15-2 , B-15-3, B-15-4, North point Office Tower, 1, Medan Syed Putra Utara, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur)
We are seeking an Editorial Intern to support our content team. The role involves research, ideation, and writing articles such as perspectives, listicles, reviews, and news posts. Interns will also support in market research, fact-checking, and content sourcing. Key Responsibilities: Research, ideate, and pitch article ideas to editors Write and edit long-form and short-form content in TSL’s brand tone Fact-check information, source photos, and enhance content with supporting materials Assist with market research and trend spotting Attend events/tastings to support content creation when required What You Will Gain: Exposure to a newsroom environment and holistic journalism process Experience pitching, writing, researching, and interviewing Training in digital media (SEO, content strategy, image editing) Potential pathway to full-time employment based on performance