ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)
The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research.
NIE invites suitable candidates to join the Public, International & Alumni Relations (PIAR) department as a Senior Executive / Executive, Media Relations.
Responsibilities
- To be part of the media relations team to pitch interesting story ideas to increase NIE’s profile locally and internationally.
- Prepare campaign reports, metrices and monitor key performing indicators for media engagement.
- Manage media queries.
- Prepare and disseminate media releases.
- Monitor media coverage of the Institute and education-related media mentions.
- Facilitate media interviews.
- To support the alumni team to develop and implement alumni relations strategy for engagement.
- Plan, organize and manage events by the Institute or the University.
Requirements
- A Diploma in Business, Marketing or Communications.
- A natural storyteller with excellent written and communication skills, with a flair for digital design and a passion for social media.
- Creative with a good eye for aesthetics.
- Strong analytical skills and data driven thinking or those with media pitching experience is a plus.
- A dynamic team player who is also a self-motivator.
- Adaptable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
- Good research skills and good grasp of English.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- An excellent working knowledge of IT and all applications relating to communications.
- Strong organisational skills.
Closing Date: 17 June 2024
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Other Information
NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.
