Assistant Manager, Communications

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager to strengthen its communications efforts across the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. The role involves content development, platform management, and coordinating communications initiatives while working closely with various teams. A Bachelor's degree in Communications and 4 to 6 years of relevant experience are essential. Applicants should possess strong writing skills and a collaborative mindset, as well as familiarity with digital media and content management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related discipline.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in communications, digital content, or editorial roles.
• Familiarity with content management systems and basic design tools.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of communications initiatives and campaigns.
• Develop and adapt written and digital content for multiple platforms.
• Manage updates to the College’s website and social media.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Organisational skills

Experience with digital content

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Content management systems

Basic design tools

Digital media platforms

Job description

The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CoHASS) at NTU is setting up a new Communications team to strengthen its brand presence and unify messaging across its schools and centres. As part of the newly established team, the Assistant Manager will play a key role in content development, platform management, and communications coordination across the College’s schools and research centres.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a unified communications strategy at the College level and work across a wide range of initiatives that enhance visibility, brand coherence, and stakeholder engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Support in the planning and execution of College-level communications initiatives and campaigns that reflect CoHASS’s academic mission and priorities.
• Support in developing and adapting written and digital content for various platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, and event publicity.
• Create compelling content to showcase cross-college research themes, new interdisciplinary initiatives, and the work of the recently established research centres.
• Contribute to international visibility efforts by preparing content for global academic audiences and platforms that strengthen CoHASS’s reputation and NTU’s performance in global rankings.
• Manage updates to the College’s website, social media, and internal communications channels, ensuring timeliness and brand consistency.
• Liaise with school/centre communications teams, faculty, and researchers to coordinate content inputs, messaging alignment, and joint campaign efforts.
• Oversee logistics with vendors for design, photography, and creative production, ensuring deliverables meet quality and branding standards.
• Monitor digital engagement metrics and assist in preparing performance reports to inform communications strategy.
• Maintain editorial calendars, image libraries, and other shared communications tools to support College-wide consistency and efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related discipline.
• At least 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in communications, digital content, or editorial roles.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with an eye for tone, clarity, and storytelling.
• Familiarity with content management systems, basic design tools, and digital media platforms.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with experience managing cross-stakeholder workflows.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and meticulous, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Experience in public institutions or higher education settings will be an advantage.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.