Lecturer (Story and Content Creation) – Media, Arts & Design School

Singapore Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a lecturer in Media, Arts & Design, where you will inspire the next generation of storytellers and content creators. This role combines teaching with industry engagement, allowing you to facilitate innovative learning experiences and manage exciting projects. With a focus on nurturing students' talents and fostering their creativity, you will play a vital role in shaping their educational journey. If you have a passion for storytelling and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in an enriching environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in writing and production.
• Proficiency in storytelling and content creation for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate lessons and inspire students through various learning methods.
• Manage content on learning management systems and assess student work.

Skills

Storytelling

Scriptwriting

Content Creation

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Scriptwriting Software

Job description

[What the role is]

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers 2024 & 2025

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. A lecturer at Media, Arts & Design school (MAD) will need to have strong knowledge and working experience in the domain areas of storytelling, scriptwriting and content creation. He/She will be required to have a good grasp of media trends. He/She will be required to develop and teach key modules in the Specialisation, as well as in MAD. Beyond that, he/she should be confident to manage both student and industry projects and help maintain relationships with key industry partners.

Administrative work related to teaching and School/Institutional strategic initiatives will be an important part of the job. Successful candidates must have strong communication skills, highly analytical, resourceful a well as possess a passion for working with youths, nurturing them, and moulding their characters.

The appointee must be able to teach the following areas:

• Storytelling
• Scriptwriting for Scripted & Factual Content
• Production & filmmaking
  
  
  

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate face-to-face lessons, implement, and inspire students through different learning pedagogies, industry engagement activities and pastoral care.
• Manage content on learning management systems.
• Mark and process assessments.
• Manage industry partners or projects.
  
  
  

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in writing and production.
• Proficiency in storytelling, writing, production, creating content for different audiences.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest scriptwriting and editing software and Adobe Creative Suite to support student’s learning.
• Having teaching experience will be a plus.
  
  
  

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

Closing date: 19 May 2025

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.