Total 4 human resource executive job vacancies in PR / Media / Communications category in Singapore

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.

Learning Technologies and Digital Media (LTDM) serves the NTU community by providing end-to-end solutions for teaching and learning, as well as digital media production support.

You will be part of the Creative Services team providing technical and creative support for video, audio, and live events production services.

The role would require past proven experience in executing video productions and the ability to navigate the complexities of working in a diverse and complex event set up to deliver an excellent user experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, setup, operate and tear down equipment for live event production and videography services, such as video cameras, lighting, on-location multichannel sound monitoring & audio recording using lavalier, boom mic, and sound mixer.
• Responsible for the safety, maintenance and inventory control of production equipment and system.
• Display an understanding of pre-production, production, and post-production videography and audio production workflow, including the ability to perform basic video editing, cleaning up and finishing of audio recordings and audio in videos.
• Technical support for all aspects of video and event production and troubleshoot issues when required.

Requirements

• Degree in multimedia related field, preferably with two years of hands-on experience in live event production, studio production, broadcast video production, or any relevant production fields.
• Good knowledge in workflows and techniques for live event production, studio production, broadcast video production, or any relevant production fields.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Avid Pro Tools.
• Ability to serve as tech support for streaming platforms and troubleshoot issues when required.
• Functional photography knowledge with the ability to edit and/or retouch photos is a bonus.
• Passionate about the digital media industry.
• Resourceful with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Able to work independently within a team setting.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work across different teams.
• Positive self-starter who is organised, detail-orientated, able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Must be flexible to work on some weekends and evenings when required.

Reporting to the Head, Administration, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive administrative and logistical support for the Communication and Events (C&E) team. The primary aim of the role will be to facilitate smooth operations, ensuring the seamless and timely execution of events and communication strategies to deliver exceptional experiences to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Work with the C&E team on related matters but not limited to:

Communication and Events

• Provide fresh insights and ideas to enhance the strategic workforce planning for events

• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders on communication and events related matters

• Provide logistical support during preparations for events

• Process student assistant claims and assist in procurement related matters, assist in budget projection and managing budget utilisation for C&E

• Manage event inventory – procurement and distribution of event gifts, corporate gifts

• Support the maintenance of WKWSCI social media platforms, working closely with C&E managers and colleagues.

• Work with Communication Manager to design and create content for digital platforms 

• Maintain an editorial calendar for all digital platforms.

• Apply data analytical tools to track sentiment, media mentions. 

Administrative support

• Provide administrative support to the C&E team managers on the full spectrum of tasks and functions related to the team

• Provide administrative support to Assistant Chair (Student Life & Alumni) on matters relating to students and alumni.

• Follow up with students/alumni queries on events or activities.

School Visits

• Take charge of the planning and execution of outreach and admissions related school visits

• Liaise with Office of Admissions for potential school visits from JCs, Polys or IB schools, and the school coordinators in charge of the visits

• Coordinate with Tech team to set up demos as part of the school tour

• Identify and engage suitable students or faculty for the visits

Student and Alumni Engagement

• Provide support in terms of vetting submitted proposals for all student-initiated and/or alumni events, event execution, procurement, handling post-event claims and expenses, and tracking event budgets.

• Maintain and monitor AC-Students and Alumni role-based email account

• Assist with communication materials to students and/or alumni

• Follow up closely with students and/or alumni queries on events and/or activities.

• Work in partnership with the C&E team on student-led activities

Requirements

• Recognized Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Higher learning institutional work experience will be advantageous.

• Strong administrative skills, particularly in planning and organising.

• Customer service oriented - possessing a positive attitude to approach each situation with a solution.

• Open minded team player who readily communicates and objectively keeps the team goals in view.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to handle diverse levels of stakeholders.

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Experience in digital content production

• Proficiency in various social media tools and platforms, with some experience in supporting online marketing/community engagement campaigns.

Reporting to the Head, Administration, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive administrative and logistical support for the Communication and Events (C&E) team. The primary aim of the role will be to facilitate smooth operations, ensuring the seamless and timely execution of events and communication strategies to deliver exceptional experiences to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Work with the C&E team on related matters but not limited to:

Communication and Events

• Provide fresh insights and ideas to enhance the strategic workforce planning for events
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders on communication and events related matters
• Provide logistical support during preparations for events
• Process student assistant claims and assist in procurement related matters, assist in budget projection and managing budget utilisation for C&E
• Manage event inventory – procurement and distribution of event gifts, corporate gifts
• Support the maintenance of WKWSCI social media platforms, working closely with C&E managers and colleagues.
• Work with Communication Manager to design and create content for digital platforms
• Maintain an editorial calendar for all digital platforms.
• Apply data analytical tools to track sentiment, media mentions.

Administrative support

• Provide administrative support to the C&E team managers on the full spectrum of tasks and functions related to the team
• Provide administrative support to Assistant Chair (Student Life & Alumni) on matters relating to students and alumni.
• Follow up with students/alumni queries on events or activities.

School Visits

• Take charge of the planning and execution of outreach and admissions related school visits
• Liaise with Office of Admissions for potential school visits from JCs, Polys or IB schools, and the school coordinators in charge of the visits
• Coordinate with Tech team to set up demos as part of the school tour
• Identify and engage suitable students or faculty for the visits

Student and Alumni Engagement

• Provide support in terms of vetting submitted proposals for all student-initiated and/or alumni events, event execution, procurement, handling post-event claims and expenses, and tracking event budgets.
• Maintain and monitor AC-Students and Alumni role-based email account
• Assist with communication materials to students and/or alumni
• Follow up closely with students and/or alumni queries on events and/or activities.
• Work in partnership with the C&E team on student-led activities

Requirements

• Recognized Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Higher learning institutional work experience will be advantageous.
• Strong administrative skills, particularly in planning and organising.
• Customer service oriented - possessing a positive attitude to approach each situation with a solution.
• Open minded team player who readily communicates and objectively keeps the team goals in view.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to handle diverse levels of stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Experience in digital content production
• Proficiency in various social media tools and platforms, with some experience in supporting online marketing/community engagement campaigns.