Social Media & Digital Content Intern

International French School (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 7,800 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration SGD 700–1,200/mo

Leaves entitlements 1.5 days/month

Job summary

The International French School (Singapore) is seeking a proactive intern to support social media management and content creation across platforms. You will help highlight campus life, engage with the community, and grow the school’s international visibility online.

You will collaborate with the Digital Content Specialist to maintain an editorial calendar, cover events on campus, and analyze engagement metrics for monthly reports. Fluent English and strong French writing are valued.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Digital Marketing, Media, Journalism, or Business.
• Prior experience in social media management or video/photo content creation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in social media management and content creation for various platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Maintain the editorial calendar with the Digital Content Specialist.
• Cover on-campus events and interact with the community.
• Monitor comments and messages with a friendly, appropriate approach.
• Research social media trends and compile monthly analytics reports.
• Assist during major school events with the Communication & Marketing team.
• Audit profiles for accuracy and post timing; explore new formats and features.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

CapCut

Premiere Pro

Analytics understanding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications/Digital Marketing/Media/Journalism/Business

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

CapCut

Premiere Pro

Job description

MISSION

Intern plays an active role in creating, planning, and publishing engaging content across the school's social media platforms. The intern helps highlight campus life, strengthen community engagement (students, parents, staff), and enhance IFS's international visibility online.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• A. Social Media Management & Content Creation
  • Engaging Content Creation: Produce, shoot, edit, and write engaging posts, photo assets, and short-form videos (Reels, Shorts) tailored for various platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).
  • Editorial Calendar: Assist in maintaining and adhering to the monthly content schedule in coordination with the Digital Content Specialist.
  • On-Campus Event Coverage: Go out onto the campus to cover key school events, academic projects, sports competitions, cultural celebrations, and official visits.
  • Community Management: Monitor post comments and direct messages in alignment with the mentor, interacting warmly and appropriately with the community.
• B. Trends, Analytics & Cross-Functional Projects
  • Social Trends & Benchmarking: Research emerging social media trends, viral formats, and best practices within the international education sector.
  • Performance Reporting: Track key engagement metrics (reach, likes, shares, comments) and help compile monthly analytics reports.
  • Event Support: Provide hands‑on assistance to the Communication & Marketing team during major school events (Open Days, fairs, ceremonies).
• C. Digital Support
  • Channel Optimization & Best Practices: Audit our social profiles to keep information accurate, analyse audience data to optimize posting times, and implement new social features (new formats, algorithm change) and quick wins.
  • News Tracker: Keep a close eye on internal communications and the school gazette to stay ahead of upcoming events and story opportunities.
  • Brand & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all content adheres to the school’s graphic identity charter, data privacy guidelines, and local regulations (Data protection/PPDA).

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

• Education:
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Digital Marketing, Media, Journalism, or Business.
• Experience:
  • Prior experience (internship, student association, or personal projects) in social media management or video/photo content creation is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Design & Editing Tools: Proficiency with tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and video editing apps (CapCut, Premiere Pro).
  • Social Media Literacy: Strong understanding of algorithms, trends, and content strategies for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube.
• Soft Skills:
  • Interpersonal Skills: Enthusiastic and approachable, with the confidence to interact with students, teachers, and staff.
  • Creativity & Storytelling: Strong aesthetic eye and a passion for finding compelling stories on campus.
  • Organization & Reliability: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and respect deadlines.
  • Autonomy & Team Spirit: Proactive, self‑motivated, and eager to collaborate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Contract Type: Full-Time Internship
• Duration: 6 months, with an expected end date in late December or early January.
• Work Hours: 42 hours per week
• Remuneration: SDG 700 - 1,200 per month.
• Leaves Entitlement: 1.5 days per month, applicable from the fourth month of the internship.
• Language Skills: Excellent written French and fluent English (working in a multicultural environment).
• Work Pass Eligibility: Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are welcome to apply. Foreign candidates must ensure they are eligible to work in Singapore under the relevant work pass requirements. Candidates may check their eligibility for the Work Holiday Pass under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Please note that eligibility for a Work Holiday Pass is subject to MOM's criteria and approval.

LINE MANAGER

• Direct Supervisor: Digital Content Specialist, or any other person designated by the School

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal Relationships: Works closely with the Communication & Marketing team, students, teachers, and staff to create content and cover school events.
• External Relationships: Interacts with external stakeholders and event participants as required for content creation and social media engagement.