Assistant Manager, Communications (2-year contract)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a mid-level marketer to execute day-to-day digital content production, manage social channels and calendars, and coordinate programme marketing campaigns. The role focuses on multimedia content creation, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and maintaining brand consistency across touchpoints.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4 years in marketing or digital communications, strong writing/storytelling, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Graphic Arts or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage content calendars and publish content for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and Website.
• Produce short-form videos, student features, reels, IG Stories and simple motion graphics.
• Design visuals for campaigns, social posts and events using Adobe Creative Suite/Canva.
• Support end-to-end photo/video production: simple scripting, filming and editing.
• Ensure alignment with NUS brand guidelines and maintain the digital asset library.
• Assist with news landing page and microsite updates and provide feedback on user experience.
• Coordinate marketing activities for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (brochures, web copy, infographics and social assets).
• Work with internal teams, students/alumni, vendors and agencies on campaign deliverables and timelines.
• Track basic KPIs (reach, engagement, clicks and leads) for campaigns and social channels.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly snapshots and simple insights; flag areas for optimisation.
• Support brand consistency across presentations, publications and digital collateral.
• Assist with flagship events and milestones (content capture, on-site social coverage, post-event recaps, etc).
• Collaborate with students, faculty, researchers, admin staff, alumni, healthcare partners, agencies and vendors.
• Coordinate with media and event organisers when required.

Skills

Writing

Storytelling

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Graphic Arts or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Canva

Lightroom

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

iMovie

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

About the job

The role will execute day-to-day digital content production, manage social channels and calendars, coordinate programme marketing campaigns, and track basic performance metrics. This is a great role for a mid-level marketer who enjoys creating multimedia content, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring brand consistency across touchpoints.

Responsibilities:

Digital & Social Media Execution

• Manage content calendars and publish content for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and Website.
• Produce short-form videos, student features, reels, IG Stories and simple motion graphics.
• Design visuals for campaigns, social posts and events using Adobe Creative Suite/Canva.
• Support end-to-end photo/video production: simple scripting, filming and editing.
• Ensure alignment with NUS brand guidelines and maintain the digital asset library.
• Assist with news landing page and microsite updates and provide feedback on user experience.

Programme Marketing Support

• Coordinate marketing activities for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (brochures, web copy, infographics and social assets).
• Work with internal teams, students/alumni, vendors and agencies on campaign deliverables and timelines.

Analytics & Reporting

• Track basic KPIs (reach, engagement, clicks and leads) for campaigns and social channels.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly snapshots and simple insights; flag areas for optimisation.

Communications & Branding

• Support brand consistency across presentations, publications and digital collateral.
• Assist with flagship events and milestones (content capture, on-site social coverage, post-event recaps, etc).

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with students, faculty, researchers, admin staff, alumni, healthcare partners, agencies and vendors.
• Coordinate with media and event organisers when required.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Graphic Arts or related field.
• 3 to 4 years' experience in marketing, digital communications or content creation.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with a keen eye for visual detail.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Canva.
• Familiar with video editing software such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro & Premier Pro, and with operating a DSLR camera and LightRoom.
• Basic knowledge of GA4, SEO/SEM, social analytics and paid campaign coordination.
• Bonus: experience with Sitecore, Tableau or UX/UI.
• Excellent time management; meticulous, resourceful and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong command of English