PR Communications Intern (September 2026)

THUNDER MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

THUNDER Marketing & Communications Asia is seeking a proactive PR/Communications assistant in Singapore to support research, writing, and media outreach across Southeast Asia. You will help analyze markets, draft press materials, and manage influencer lists under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a degree in PR/Marketing/Journalism, strong English writing, and a passion for tech and consumer gadgets. You’ll collaborate with overseas colleagues and use AI tools to enhance coverage and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Public relations/communications degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support research and brainstorming for projects and pitches (competitor analysis, market landscape, tagline ideation).
• Assist writing and distribution of PR materials (press releases, backgrounders, newsletters).
• Create and maintain media/influencer lists for Southeast Asia markets.
• Reach out to media/influencers and identify opportunities.
• Monitor media trends and summarize key coverage using tools.
• Develop client knowledge through basic industry research.
• Coordinate events and promotions under supervision.
• Assist vendor/partner management and ensure quality of delivery.
• Help with account administration tasks (billing/shipping).

Skills

Public relations

Communication

English proficiency

Research skills

Writing skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Content development

AI tools

Education

PR/Media/Journalism degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Video conferencing tools

Job description

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, 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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), GoogleDocs/Slides/Sheets/Forms/Drive, Tencent Meeting / Zoom / Teams.
• Ability to use AI related tools (GPT, Gemini, Midjourney, Meltwater, etc.) is a plus.