Comms Trainee, General & Branding Comms (Jan 2027 – Jun 2027)

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital (NUH) in Singapore is seeking a Communications Trainee for a 6-month full‑time internship. You will gain hands‑on experience in campaign development, storytelling, content creation and stakeholder engagement to support patient care branding and NUH heritage storytelling.

Role involves researching NUH milestones, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and delivering content across platforms while ensuring alignment with NUH's brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing or related field.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in campaign development and content creation for internal and external channels.
• Support stakeholder engagement and communications activities across the organisation.
• Research NUH heritage, key figures and milestones to inform storytelling.
• Assist with digitisation and curation of archival materials in heritage projects.
• Review content for clarity and alignment with NUH brand guidelines.

Job description

Curious about the inner workings of a hospital? Join NUH on a 6-month full time internship to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational aspects of healthcare organisations. Explore critical functions of hospital administration such as operations, human resource, communications, and quality improvement that support the smooth delivery of patient care.

About NUH

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore’s leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what’s now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.

Job Description

The Communications team at NUH drives the hospital’s branding, communications and stakeholder engagement efforts. We shape stories that showcase our people, strengthen organisational culture, and raise awareness of key initiatives that advance healthcare and patient care.

As a Communications Trainee, you will gain hands on experience in campaign development, storytelling, content creation and stakeholder engagement. You will work on projects that reach diverse audiences across the organisation, patients and the public, while contributing to initiatives that preserve and celebrate NUH’s heritage.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Engagement and Campaigns (40%)

• Research audience insights, industry trends and best practices to enhance staff engagement initiatives
• Contribute ideas for campaigns and content that showcase NUH’s people, achievements and culture.
• Develop content and storytelling materials across internal and external communications platforms
• Work with stakeholders to coordinate campaign deliverables and timelines
• Track campaign outcomes, gather feedback and identify opportunities for improvement

Heritage (40%)

• Conduct research on NUH key figures, milestones and historical developments
• Develop campaign ideas that bring NUH's legacy to life
• Conduct interviews and formulate interview questions to capture meaningful stories, experiences and institutional milestones
• Curate, organise and support the digitisation of archival materials to manage heritage repository

Communications Support (20%)

• Develop and refine content for patient-facing, internal and external communications
• Partner departments to develop stories and content for communications platforms, including social media
• Identify opportunities to profile departments, programmes, and initiatives
• Review content to ensure clarity, accuracy and alignment with NUH's brand guidelines
• Support other communications projects, as assigned

Role Requirements

• Strong writing, communication and storytelling skills
• Good project management, organisational and coordination skills.
• Detailed-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proactive and eager to learn
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Experience in any of the following would be an advantage:

• Interviewing, profiling or feature writing
• Canva or other design tools
• Photography
• Videography
• Any web content management system (CMS), e,g SharePoint