Intern, Corporate Communications

Singlife; Singapore; On-site; SGD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Singlife’s Corporate Communications internship offers hands-on experience in a financial services setting. You will draft and edit materials, monitor media coverage and help coordinate communications activities and events.

You will learn how corporate communications supports business priorities, engages stakeholders, and builds Singlife’s reputation while developing practical writing and research skills for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a diploma or degree in Communications, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Good writing, editing and research skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Content development: assist in drafting and editing communications materials, including media releases and internal announcements.
• Media monitoring and reporting: review media coverage and summaries for internal circulation.
• Corporate and leadership communications: support content for Singlife’s corporate and leadership channels, including LinkedIn.
• Communications research: research media coverage and industry developments to support planning and content creation.
• Internal communications: assist with employee communications, townhall materials and engagement activities.
• Events and projects: support coordination of corporate events and media engagements.

Skills

Strong written English

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organised

Collaborative team player

Education

Diploma/degree in Communications or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Singlife’s Corporate Communications team manages the Group’s corporate reputation and communications with internal and external stakeholders. The team works across media relations, leadership profiling and internal communications to ensure that Singlife’s messages are clear, consistent and aligned with its strategic priorities.

We work closely with teams across the business to tell stories that reflect Singlife’s business, people and purpose.

Focus of the Internship:

This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in corporate communications within a financial services company. You will support the team in developing communications materials, preparing content for corporate and leadership communications, reviewing media coverage and coordinating communications activities and events.

You will gain exposure to how corporate communications supports business priorities, builds corporate reputation and engages different stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content development: Assist in drafting and editing communications materials, including media releases, internal announcements, key messages, presentations and other corporate content.
• Media monitoring and reporting: Review media monitoring reports prepared by the PR agency, checking coverage and summaries for accuracy for internal circulation.
• Corporate and leadership communications: Support the development of content for Singlife’s corporate LinkedIn page and the Group CEO’s LinkedIn page, including researching topics and preparing draft posts.
• Communications research: Research media coverage, industry developments and relevant corporate news to support communications planning and content development.
• Internal communications: Assist with preparing employee communications, townhall materials and other internal engagement activities.
• Events and projects: Support the coordination of corporate events, media engagements and other communications initiatives, including research, logistics and administrative arrangements.
• General team support: Assist with maintaining communications materials, organising content and supporting other team projects as required.
• Gain an understanding of corporate communications and public relations in a financial services environment.
• Develop practical writing, editing and research skills for different audiences and communications channels.
• Learn how media coverage is reviewed and assessed, and how media relations contribute to corporate reputation management.
• Gain experience in developing corporate and senior leadership content for LinkedIn.
• Understand how internal and external communications support business priorities and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop project coordination, organisational and stakeholder management skills through supporting communications initiatives and events.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Communications, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good writing, editing and research skills, with an eye for detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Organised, proactive and willing to learn, with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• An interest in corporate communications, media relations, business news or the financial services industry is an advantage.
• Comfortable working across both business and technical topics.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a structured approach to problem‑solving.