Executive – Public, International and Alumni Relations (PIAR)

About the role

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore's national teacher education institute, is hiring an Executive for its Public, International and Alumni Relations (PIAR) department. The role supports institutional communications by creating timely, engaging content focused on video, social media posts and digital storytelling, translating institutional content for online audiences and giving general support for stakeholder engagement, media relations, marketing or alumni communications when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Create and edit short-form video and social media content (reels, event highlights, explainer clips, campaign posts) and plan it for each platform, including captions, visuals, accessibility and performance insights.
• Schedule and refine social media content with the social media team and support other departments with copy, visuals and digital assets.
• Coordinate logistics, liaison and on-site support for official visits, events and guest-facing activities, and help capture content opportunities for events such as graduations.
• Help identify stories and announcements for media coverage, adapt approved messages for digital channels, monitor media coverage and digital performance, and support alumni programme content.

Required profile

• Polytechnic diploma in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Film, Media Production, Journalism or a related field.
• At least two years of work experience; prior experience in content creation, social media management, video production, journalism, marketing communications or agency work is advantageous.
• Interest in digital communications, social media trends, video storytelling, institutional branding and public sector or education-related content.

Required skills

• Strong writing, editing and visual storytelling skills, including captions, short scripts, storyboards and simple multimedia content.
• Good organisational and project coordination skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and basic content production tools, including short-form video editing, visual design, caption writing and content scheduling tools.