Internship: Community Outreach

Ministry of Digital Development and Information; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information in Singapore seeks a dynamic communications assistant to support media engagements, social media planning, and event communications for Ramadan and Hari Raya. You will assist in copywriting, creating marcomms content, and coordinating with agencies for timely delivery.

Join a fast-paced government environment that values teamwork, independent thinking, and a strong connection to community-focused communications.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of English and Malay, both written and spoken.
• Solid understanding of social media trends and platforms.
• Experience with Canva and Illustrator is advantageous.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong independent thinking and teamwork mindset.
• Awareness of issues affecting the Malay/Muslim community in a multiracial society.
• Willingness to work weekends or weeknights if required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of media engagements, including on-site coordination with vendors.
• Assist in planning marcomms content (infographics or videos) for announcements.
• Support copywriting of social media posts for Ramadan and Hari Raya.
• Assist with developing marcomms content for Ramadan and Hari Raya engagements.
• Support on-site staffing for events as needed.
• Help create comms plans for events and work with agencies/vendors.
• Assist in drafting media materials and coordinating social media plans.
• Facilitate media interviews and media features where required.
• Assist in managing M3+ social media pages and content outreach.

Skills

English and Malay proficiency

Social media awareness

Canva

Illustrator

Multi-tasking

Independent thinking

Team player

Community sensitivity (M/M)

Weekend/evening flexibility

Tools

Canva

Illustrator

Job description

What you will be working on:

• Committee of Supply
• Support the planning and execution of media engagements, including logistical arrangements and on-site coordination with vendors.
• Assist in planning and creating marcomms products (infographics or videos) for announcements
• Supporting copywriting of social media posts Ramadan and Hari Raya Comms
• Support officers for the development of marcomms products for Ramadan and Hari Raya engagements (e.g buka puasa, qaryah engagements, prayers)
• Support officers for onsite staffing when needed
• Assist in creating the comms plan for events
• Assist officers in working with agencies or vendors
• Supporting copywriting of social media posts Media and events management
• Support comms for events which include but not limited to:
  1. Assist in drafting media materials
  2. Assist in putting together the comms plan and social media plan
  3. Assist in facilitating media interviews and media features
• Support media engagement
• Support onsite staffing when required
• Supporting M3+ Social Media Pages
• Support the management of M3+ social media
• Ideate and create content and assist to ensure greater outreach of M3+ announcements and events
• Support in copywriting of social media posts

What we are looking for:

1. Good command of English and Malay
2. Familiar with social media developments, including the latest TikTok trends
3. Familiar with content creation tools for social media and design tools (Canva, Illustrator) (Optional)
4. Able to multi-task and possesses a good attitude towards working in a fast-paced and challenging environment
5. Able to think independently
6. A strong team player
7. Attuned to issues in the M/M community in the context of our multiracial and multireligious society
8. Able to work weekends and weeknights (optional)

About Ministry of Digital Development and Information

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.