As the Communications Manager, you will create, implement and oversea communication programmes for key initiatives in Student and Academic Services Department (SASD) and others where applicable in NTU.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans targeted at NTU staff and students in relation to the university’s key student-related initiatives and other relevant projects like enhancement of student intranet.

• Develop content and direct creative execution to provide a consistent, targeted, and impactful message.

• Work collaboratively with the key stakeholders on change communication matters like presentations, communication materials etc.

• Build and maintain solid partnerships with internal NTU stakeholders to better develop, coordinate, direct, and facilitate strategic communications designed to meet business goals.

• Design campaigns to target specific audiences, placing an emphasis and discipline on campaign performance to help with recommendations for future programmes.

• Lead on website content for student intranet related to Student Management System (SMS) and Student and Academic Services Department (SASD) related matters including NTU Education.

• Contribute ideas for new programmes, researching and recommending innovative branding techniques.

• Research and understand key business challenges, stakeholder behaviour, target audiences, competitive activity that impacts programs within the business and assigned departments.

• Identify and present opportunities for consistency in messaging and user experience across channels including physical signage, digital platforms, and printed materials.

• Stay informed of developments in the field of marketing and communications within the industry to foster ideas and innovation.

• Design and deliver differentiated communication messages for stakeholder groups identified for Target Operating Model (for student and academic services).

Requirements

• Minimal 8 years in strategic communication, project communication or equivalent, in large organisation.

• Experience in change management with the ability to effectively communicate and facilitate organisational change initiatives.  Experience in this area will be considered a bonus.

• Strong, versatile copywriting skills to create engaging and impactful content across various channels.

• Proactive approach in resolving problems and issues as they arise.

• Critical thinking abilities coupled with excellence in crafting clear and concise messaging.

• Good organisational, planning, and coordination skills to manage multiple projects effectively.

• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritise as needed.

• Desire to take full ownership of assigned projects and can work independently.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.

• Possesses a sense of urgency; is self-motivated and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships,

• Good verbal presentation and written skills, group dynamic, and facilitation skills for engaging communication.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web content management systems experience.

• Driven to achieve goals and deliver high-quality outcomes with a focus on measurable results.

• Eagerness to seek out new knowledge, skills, and experiences to enhance professional growth and development.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team dynamic.

• Willingness to embrace change and adjust to evolving priorities or circumstances.

Hiring Institution: NTU

[What the role is]

Deputy / Assistant Manager, Digital & Social Media

[What you will be working on]

We are looking for a creative professional to join us to promote and communicate Singapore’s land transport policies and projects through LTA’s digital and social media platforms.

You will conceptualise, develop, and execute digital communications plans to build and deepen public understanding of LTA’s policies and projects. This involves the planning, management and implementation of various digital publicity tactics and online ad buys. You will also need to work with various stakeholders, vendors as well as different content publishers/key opinion leaders to ensure LTA’s various messages are conveyed effectively to different target audience segments.

As a digital campaign officer(s), you will play a proactive role to optimise the campaign under your purview while ensuring the overall comms objectives, key performance indicators, budgets, and timelines are on track. You will also analyse the campaign findings to glean insights on key takeaways and/or recommend improvements for future campaign runs as well as prepare management reports.

Additionally, you will be part of our vibrant team to ideate and develop creative and exciting digital tactics to educate and engage netizens on LTA’s socials, including the creation of various multimedia collateral (e.g. static visuals, GIFs, TikTok videos/IG Reels) in-house and/or with a creative agency.

As part of our issues/crisis comms work, you will need to keep active tabs on online sentiments and conduct digital media monitoring & analysis work on various LTA’s issues & news. You will be rostered to prepare regular sentiment analysis reports to apprise management and work with stakeholders to prepare timely responses to safeguard and/or enhance LTA’s reputation effectively in the long run.

[What we are looking for]

• Tertiary qualification in Mass Communications, Digital/Social Media/Marketing, or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a related field preferred. Those with more relevant work experience will be considered for a more senior role.
• Avid user of social media platforms and has a keen interest in content creation and trends
• Creative thinker with good storytelling and analytical skills
• Familiarity with digital and social media ad buy planning and execution works
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Team player with ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Good writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is looking for a candidate to join them as Research Associate who can help with data collection and analyses, and the writing of the manuscript of a research project on AI and digital advertising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in research activities including conceptualization and planning of research projects

• Lead/assist in data gathering (including focus group discussions and surveys) and analysis for relevant projects using qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Actively contribute to data analyses and the writing of academic research manuscript

• Lead the writing of reports

• Undertake any additional administrative duties as required by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Psychology or related field in the social sciences

• Applicants with 1 or more years of work experience in social sciences research will be preferred. However, fresh post-graduates are welcome to apply.

• Demonstrable intellectual excellence and capacity to work with others independently

• Good project management skills, with multi-tasking ability

• Academic writing skills

• Experience with social scientific research (e.g., focus group discussions, interviews, online surveys, data analysis using SPSS)

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

The NTU University Advancement Office (UAO) supports the University’s giving mission by fostering meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with philanthropists, alumni, business community partners, corporations, foundations and friends that result in goodwill and philanthropy towards education and research that underpin a shared sustainable future.

The Marketing Communications Manager is responsible for the creation of marketing materials to connect with the University’s stakeholders, foster a sense of community, and mobilize financial support, cultivating a culture of philanthropy that enhances our ability to secure the resources necessary for continued excellence in education and research.

Responsibilities:

Development and production of marketing materials

• Develop and produce marketing materials for advancement campaigns in a variety of formats, including print, video, and digital, for major gifts and annual giving campaigns.

Management of crisis communications

• Working closely with the Lead, Marketing Communitions on issues and crisis communications in fundraising-related matters such that the University’s communication response is coordinated, timely, and effective.

Development and implementation of communication strategies for principal and major gifts         

• Draft compelling messaging and materials that resonate with donors, including proposals, case statements, and campaign collateral.

Provision of communications support for the Chief Development Officer (CDO)

• Consistent and communications support for the CDO on critical areas including research, speech writing, publicity, and stakeholder engagement. Work with the Lead to ensure that the University's messaging is clear, consistent, and impactful.

Requirements:

• Degree in Communications, Marketing Communications, Journalism or a related field

• About 4 years of experience in communications work

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills

• Adept at writing across a range of styles for a wide spectrum of stakeholders and audiences

• Excellent problem-solving skills in communications and project-management

• Able to think critically, and respond effectively to changing needs and requirements of projects and programmes

• Able to conceptualise and contribute to communications strategy and plans

• A good understanding and working proficiency of social media and/or digital platforms

• Highly creative thinker and able to supervise junior team members in communications and writing

• Exceptional planning and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and

• establish priorities, with a commitment to quality outcomes.

• Attentive to details

• Confident and articulate.

• Highly adept in MS Office applications

Hiring Institution: NTU

The NTU University Advancement Office (UAO) supports the University’s giving mission by fostering meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with philanthropists, alumni, business community partners, corporations, foundations and friends that result in goodwill and philanthropy towards education and research that underpin a shared sustainable future.

The Designer, Marketing Communications designs communication materials for the University Advancement Office in both the digital platforms and print formats, to attract viewership of solicitation appeals, with the aim to increase philanthropic support for the University for continued excellence in education and research.

Key Responsibilities

Design and produce marketing materials.

• Design and produce marketing materials for advancement campaigns in a variety of formats, including print, video, and digital, for major gifts and annual giving campaigns.

Support UAO’s marcomms design strategy.

• Working together with the Lead, Marketing Communications to conceptualise and manage a design and UX strategy in fundraising-related content such that the University’s communications on philanthropy is strategic, appealing, and effective.

Design, develop, and evaluate creative assets in alignment with UAO’s communication plan and engagement strategies.

• Design, develop and implement creative assets that have cross-channel purpose, including print, email, social, digital, website, presentations, video, infographics, and more;     

Requirements:

• Degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Design or a related design field

• Excellent design and visual marketing skills with 2 to 3 years’ working experience in design

• Adept at designing across a range of styles for a wide spectrum of stakeholders and audiences

• Able to think creatively, and produce effective design work to changing needs and requirements of projects and programmes

• Able to conceptualise and contribute design work that fits fundraising and marketing communications strategy and plans

• A good understanding and working proficiency of social media and/or digital platforms

• Proficient knowledge of printing process and production

• Highly creative and able to provide design counsel to complement writing, storyboarding, editing for fundraising and/or student/alumni engagement.

• A good understanding and working proficiency in creating EDMs using EDM-building tools such as Kalimna

• Highly adept in Creative Design Applications such as Adobe Creative Suite – Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Good to have knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects.

• Proficient in design tools from Microsoft Office – Microsoft Powerpoint, Word

Hiring Institution: NTU

The NTU University Advancement Office (UAO) supports the University’s giving mission by fostering meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with philanthropists, alumni, business community partners, corporations, foundations and friends that result in goodwill and philanthropy towards education and research that underpin a shared sustainable future.

The Lead, Marketing Communications will strategize, plan, and execute comprehensive marketing communication initiatives to drive and support fundraising efforts. This role involves leveraging various communication channels to effectively convey the organization's mission, goals, and fundraising campaigns to targeted audiences, fostering engagement and financial support.

Responsibilities:

Campaign Strategy Development

• Develop and drive comprehensive marketing communication strategies for fundraising campaigns.

Content Creation and Collateral Development   

• Develop and produce proposals for donors.

• Oversee the creation of compelling content for various platforms and channels.

Multi-Channel Marketing Implementation

• Define and utilize a mix of traditional and digital marketing channels to maximize reach.

• Formulate and lead in implementing online strategies, including email campaigns, social media, and website optimization.

Brand Messaging and Positioning   

• Devise and lead in implementing a consistent and compelling brand message aligned with organizational values.

Requirements:

• Degree in Communications, Marketing Communications, Journalism or a related field

• In-depth understanding of fundraising culture/trends, donors’ behaviour, preferences and the philanthropic landscape.

• Experience in corporate communications work, with at least 5 years in managerial positions

• Adept at writing across a range of styles for a wide spectrum of stakeholders and audiences

• Ability to think critically, and respond effectively to changing needs and requirements of projects and programmes

• Ability to conceptualise and develop communications strategy and plans

• Good understanding and working proficiency of social media and/or digital platforms

• Highly creative thinker and able to supervise team members in communications and writing

• Exceptional planning and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and establish priorities, with a commitment to quality outcomes.

• Confident and articulate

Hiring Institution: NTU

Established in 1981, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. It is one of the largest EEE schools in the world, with more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which about 1,000 are graduate students.

We invite applications for the position of Manager, Marketing Communications & Management. The incumbent shall manage all aspects of marketing, branding and outreach of the school by providing regular reports and updates to management for MSc programmes.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Strategic Planning: To develop a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with the overall school’s objectives.

• Branding and Positioning: To establish and strengthen the school’s brand identity in the market.

• Market Research and Analysis: To conduct thorough market research to understand customer needs, preferences, and market trends to identify areas for improvement, and optimize marketing strategies accordingly.

• Marketing Campaign: To implement marketing campaigns, including advertising, digital marketing, content creation, social media management, and public relations.

• Event Management: To organize and manage events, such as workshops or community initiatives by coordinating with vendors and speakers, promote the events, and ensure a successful outcome.

Requirements:

• At least a good bachelor’s degree in Marketing from a recognized Institute of Higher Learning

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in marketing, branding and outreach.

• Possess strong analytic skills.

• Well verse with marketing strategies and tools.

• Possess a “can-do” attitude, ability to work fast and smart independently.

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

The Corporate Communications Office (CCO) works to enhance the University’s reputation by raising awareness of NTU’s vision and mission and achievements in education, research and innovation. The media relations role helps to build awareness of the University’s activities and strengths by optimising media publicity for the University on various media and communication platforms, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, its industry and academic partners, and various government ministries and agencies.

CCO is home to a world-class team of communicators that has won international, regional and local awards in public relations, marketing and communication over the last decade.

Responsibilities

The Senior Assistant Manager, Media Relations is to source newsworthy and impactful stories across the University in the areas of education, research and innovation, with a focus on science communication, and to conceptualise and develop communciation plans that result in sustained and positive publicity for the University.

With a strong nose for news and the abilty to sift through information, you are to translate NTU’s research discoveries and innovations into positive stories in local and international media and the University’s various communication platforms.

A versatile and passionate communicator, you are to develop communication plans for media publicity projects that may include new corporate initiatives and announcements, launch of academic and research programmes, and various achievements by the University and the NTU community to engage the University’s stakeholders.

You will help develop and implement integrated communication strategies that highlight the University’s strengths in research and innovation, with a strong focus on sustainability research, that cut across the different communication functions of the Corporate Communications Office, to obtain sustained and favourable publicity in local and international media.

We need someone creative who enjoys developing publicity worthy content and who has the analytical ability to sift through information and zoom in to find the gems and apply a sharp focus to get the job done ahead of time, and at the highest quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, or other applicable disciplines.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in journalism is preferred, or experience in editorial writing or in a media relations role in a large organisation.

• Excellent news sense and experience of news and feature writing and editing, and ability to convey messages succinctly, responsibly, and accurately.

• An exemplary writer with exceptional editing, writing and storytelling skills, as well as editorial packaging abilities and the ability to use multimedia storytelling to advance stories.

• Demonstrated ability to tailor communications for a broad range of audiences and on both print and digital platforms.

Hiring Institution: NTU