Associate Director, Marketing & Communications (Media Relations Lead)

NUS Enterprise; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NUS Enterprise seeks a Media Relations Lead to shape how its innovations are told, across Singapore and globally. You will uncover breakthrough stories, craft compelling narratives, and lead media engagement in a high-impact, hands-on role at the intersection of storytelling, reputation, and innovation.

The role emphasizes developing media strategies, managing interviews and events, and advising on messaging for senior leaders. Location: Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in media relations, public relations or corporate communications, with leadership or supervisory exposure.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver media strategies at scale across multiple channels.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with strong news judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media strategies for announcements and initiatives.
• Pitch stories, handle media queries and coordinate interviews, briefings, visits and events.
• Advise senior stakeholders on messages and crisis communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists across Singapore, the region and globally.
• Measure media impact and translate insights into stronger future strategies.
• Support strategic communications priorities and management reporting.

Skills

Media relations

Leadership

Storytelling

Crisis communications

Journalist relations

Strategic thinking

News instincts

Writing & editing

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Shape the Stories behind Breakthrough Innovation

NUS Enterprise is at the heart of NUS's innovation and venture creation ecosystem, working across research, talent, industry, capital and global markets to turn frontier science into ventures, technologies and impact.

We are looking for a Media Relations Lead with strong news instincts and a flair for storytelling. You will uncover stories worth telling, turn complex ideas into compelling narratives, and shape how NUS Enterprise and its innovations are seen in Singapore and around the world.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the intersection of storytelling, reputation and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Find and shape stories: Uncover newsworthy ideas, breakthroughs and people across research, ventures and programmes. Develop sharp angles, headlines and narratives that stand out
• Lead media strategy: Develop and execute media strategies for major announcements and initiatives. Pitch stories, manage media queries, and lead interviews, briefings, visits and events
• Advise and protect reputation: Work with senior leaders and internal teams to sharpen messages, anticipate media interest and advise on issues and crisis communications
• Build influence: Develop trusted relationships with journalists and editors across Singapore, the region and internationally. Lead PR agencies and coordinate activity across markets
• Measure impact: Track media performance and turn insights into stronger strategies and results
• Support strategic priorities: Contribute to key communications initiatives and management reports, ensuring narratives are clear, compelling and impact-driven

What You Bring

• 12-15 years of experience in media relations, public relations or corporate communications, including leadership or supervisory experience
• A proven track record of developing and delivering media strategies at scale
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with strong instincts for what makes a story newsworthy
• Experience managing media engagements independently, from interviews and briefings to major launches and events
• Strong understanding of the Singapore and regional media landscape; international experience is an advantage
• Ability to quickly grasp complex subjects and translate them into compelling narratives and sound media advice
• Experience managing PR agencies, advising senior stakeholders and handling issues or crisis communications
• Curiosity, energy and persistence, with a nose for interesting stories and the drive to pursue them

You'll Stand Out If You Have

Experience in higher education, research, deep tech, AI, innovation, venture creation or start-ups, established media relationships across business, technology or research, and international PR experience, particularly in Silicon Valley, Munich, China or Japan.

Why Join NUS Enterprise?

Work at the intersection of science, technology, entrepreneurship and global markets. You could be shaping the story of breakthrough research, a bold new venture or a major global initiative.

Your work will help determine which ideas get noticed, which stories travel, and how NUS Enterprise is seen by the world.

More Information

Job Type: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organisation: NUS Enterprise

Department : ETP - Administration

Job requisition ID : 34428