PR Communications Intern (Oct-Dec 2026)

Ruder Finn Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruder Finn Asia Pte Ltd is seeking a proactive Public Relations Assistant to support client campaigns across Southeast Asia. The role emphasizes English writing, research, and media outreach.

You will assist in drafting press materials in English (and Chinese), build media lists, monitor coverage, and help coordinate events under supervision. A strong interest in consumer technology and teamwork is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in PR/communications is a plus.
• Strong English writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work with cross-cultural teams and overseas stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Fully support research and brainstorming for existing projects and pitches, including competitor analysis and market landscape analysis.
• Assist in writing and distributing PR documents in English (and Chinese as needed).
• Create and maintain media/influencer lists for overseas markets, mainly Southeast Asia.
• Reach out to media and influencers and monitor coverage to identify opportunities.
• Assist with event coordination and vendor/partner management under supervision.

Skills

Public relations knowledge

Media relations

English writing

Education

Public Relations / Media / Journalism / Communications / Marketing / English degree

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities

• Fully support research and brainstorming for existing projects and new business pitches, including competitor analysis, market landscape analysis, communication opportunities, tagline ideation, and IP/media/KOL suggestions.
• Assist in writing and distributing PR documents in BOTH Chinese and English, including press releases, pitch letters, backgrounders, fact sheets, product review playbooks, speaker bios, newsletters, reports, and other communication materials.
• Create and maintain media/influencer lists for specific overseas markets (mainly in Southeast Asia), using influencer tools and leveraging relationships shared by team.
• Reach out and handle media / influencer inquiries based on projects, can proactively identify media/influencer opportunities in the target market when needed.
• Monitor media and social key data points via Meltwater and other tools, to identify and summarize trends or key coverage that affects the client’s business.
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business and conduct basic industry and market research to maintain a current knowledge base.
• Coordinate specific events and promotions for the client under the guidance of a supervisor.
• Assist in vendor / partner management relating to client business and ensure the quality of delivery under the guidance of a supervisor.
• Assist in account administration duties such as billing, shipping and other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Requirement

• Degree and/or post-graduate degree in Public Relations / Media / Journalism / Communication / Marketing / English or equivalent;
• Strong passion and basic knowledge in Communication and Public Relations is a must.
• Interest in consumer technology / gadgets / automobile / EV is a plus.
• Self-motivated, solution-driven, open-minded, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Language skills: Proficient in English, fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Able to communicate and collaborate daily with overseas foreign colleagues and other stakeholders (e.g. media & KOL) via email and necessary tools (e.g. WhatsApp, LINE, etc.)
• Excellent content development skills, especially writing. Design/ video editing is a plus.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and perform under tight deadlines.
• Computer skills: MS Office (Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook), Google
• Docs/Slides/Sheets/Forms/Drive, Tencent Meeting / Zoom / Teams.
• Ability to use AI related tools (GPT, Gemini, Midjourney, Meltwater, etc.) is a plus.
• Cross-cultural study or living experience is a plus.