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

Singapore Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Polytechnic is seeking a lecturer for the Media, Arts & Design school. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in storytelling and production, be proficient in content creation, and have a passion for nurturing students. This role involves developing courses, managing projects, and engaging with industry partners over a two-year contract.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in writing and production.
• Proficiency in creating content for different audiences.
• Up-to-date knowledge of scriptwriting and editing software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate face-to-face lessons and inspire students through various learning methods.
• Manage content on learning management systems and assess student work.
• Collaborate with industry partners and manage projects.

Skills

Storytelling

Content Creation

Production

Analytical Skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

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: 8 July 2025

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