Student Intern (PR & Communications)

Heriot-Watt University; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a part-time communications assistant to support writing, editing, and content coordination across internal and external channels. You will help curate NewsBeat content, draft articles for university events, and monitor relevant calendars and social media for timely communications.

The role involves image selection and captioning, maintaining content schedules, and providing general administrative support for campaigns and events.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and familiarity with digital marketing tools. Have some knowledge in Event Management and Public Relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in editing and proofreading internal announcements and communication materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to university communication standards.
• Support the production of NewsBeat by selecting suitable photographs, resizing and optimising images, writing captions, and ensuring content is visually engaging.
• Draft news articles for University events or other communication content as required.
• Monitor local and international key calendar events/campaigns/activities relevant to developing topical content and to support timely communications planning and execution.
• Monitor social media content published by academic schools, professional services, student societies, and staff groups on their respective platforms, specifically those with potential to be communicated via NewsBeat or pitched to the media.
• Assist in maintaining records of communication activities or content schedules. Provide administrative and operational support for internal and external communication initiatives, campaigns, and events as required.

Skills

Social media

Writing skills

Content strategy

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Public Relations degree (in progress)

Tools

Digital marketing tools

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in editing and proofreading internal announcements and communication materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to university communication standards.


2. Support the production of NewsBeat by selecting suitable photographs, resizing and optimising images, writing captions, and ensuring content is visually engaging.


3. Draft news articles for University events or other communication content as required.


4. Monitor local and international key calendar events/campaigns/activities relevant to developing topical content and to support timely communications planning and execution.


5. Monitor social media content published by academic schools, professional services, student societies, and staff groups on their respective platforms, specifically those with potential to be communicated via NewsBeat or pitched to the media.


6. Assist in maintaining records of communication activities or content schedules. Provide administrative and operational support for internal and external communication initiatives, campaigns, and events as required.

Education & Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.

Experience

Proficiency in social media platforms and familiarity with digital marketing tools. Have some knowledge in Event Management and Public Relations.

Competencies, Skills & Knowledge

• Good in Communication and people skills.


• Good in Writing skills ,Content strategy, planning and development


• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team player mentality.


• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.


• Familiarity with the higher education industry is advantageous but not required.


• Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative marketing ideas.