Assistant Manager / Senior Assistant Manager (Communications)

About the role

The NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) is looking for an experienced, full-time communications professional to strengthen its corporate communications function. The role drives strategic communications, media relations and social media engagement to improve the School's reputation, visibility and engagement with stakeholders across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated B2B and B2C communications strategies to strengthen the School's reputation and engage key audiences.
• Work with internal stakeholders to shape key messages and create content such as thought leadership pieces for traditional and digital channels.
• Develop press releases and pitches, act as the main point of contact for media enquiries, coordinate interviews and monitor coverage via Truescope, reporting on coverage, sentiment and impact.
• Manage editorial calendars across social media, create copy and visual assets, and build audience engagement.
• Produce and manage the Annual Report, corporate brochures and corporate video, and oversee publication budgets and coordination with designers, printers and vendors.

Required profile

• Recognised Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in corporate communications, strategic communications or public relations, including integrated communications strategies.
• Experience in media relations, including press releases, pitches, interview coordination and coverage reports.
• Strong stakeholder management, able to advise faculty, senior management and external partners.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills; sound editorial judgement and discretion with sensitive information.

Required skills

• Proficiency in social media strategy, content creation and analytics.
• Canva and media monitoring tools are an advantage.