Local Marketing & Communication Intern

About the role

IKEA Singapore, part of Ikano Retail, is looking for a full-time Local Marketing & Communication intern reporting to the Local Marketing and Communication Manager. You will support and coordinate the local marketing and communication efforts in the main market area, working within the team responsible for the stores' internal communication channels.

Key responsibilities

• Understand customer profile and behaviour research
• Participate in marketing brainstorming sessions
• Assist in creating content and graphics for communication channels
• Coordinate and implement events
• Carry out administrative and operations-related tasks as required
• Take part in developing plans supporting the Singapore Local Marketing & Communication team's initiatives
• Manage the stores' internal communication channels, including digital signage, notice boards, Microsoft communication platforms, IKANO One Intranet and store content
• Work with the matrix in the Service Office Corporate Communication Team and own the channels, collaborating with stakeholders to motivate participation and secure best practices

Required profile

• Highly independent, fast learner requiring minimal supervision
• Appetite for learning more about the IKEA brand and business, and gaining experience in marketing and/or communication
• Excellent time and task management, verbal and written communication, and people engagement skills
• Able to commit to retail hours of shift work, weekends and public holidays
• Able to operate across the three Singapore stores (Tampines, Alexandra and Jurong)
• Commitment of a minimum of 5-6 months

Required skills

• Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator (required)
• Past work experience in marketing / graphics is a plus