Job Description

This role focuses primarily on editing but also on writing content for  Duke-NUS-owned platforms,  Dean’s communications and  media outreach. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, a keen interest in science and people, and a knack for conveying complex information clearly.

Duke-NUS-owned platforms :
•    Edit content for internal and external publications, and social media platforms.
•    Build relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, students, partners, etc.
•    Research and ideate story ideas for Duke-NUS-owned platforms.
•    Collaborate within the Communications team and with internal stakeholders to conceptualise multimedia content (e.g., animations, infographics, illustrations, videos, special publications, etc.).

Dean’s communications :
•    Work closely with the Dean to understand their vision and communication style.
•    Write / edit impactful speeches, messages, memos, presentations, and talking points for the Dean.
•    Research and gather relevant information to support the Dean’s communication needs.
•    Prepare briefing materials for events and interviews, including audience insights and potential questions.
•    Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful participation by the Dean in panel discussions, conferences and keynotes.
•    Provide media training and support to the Dean as needed.
•    Assist in developing strategic messaging that aligns with the School’s goals and objectives.
Media outreach : 
•    Explore, research and ideate stories, commentaries/op-eds and profiles.
•    Proactively pitch selected media stories to target journalists.
•    Edit / write press kit materials, briefing documents, media profiles, pitches and related collaterals.
•    Support the media team by managing assigned media relations activities, including media interviews for Duke-NUS spokespersons and media events. 
•    Maintain and develop general (local/international) and specialist media lists.
•    Monitor media mentions and compile the assigned reports.

Other responsibilities :
•    Support the team and internal stakeholders by providing copy-editing, proofing and house-style editing support for assigned projects.
•    Contribute to events and large-scale special projects owned / produced by the team in the assigned role.
•    Undertake tasks assigned by the Head of the Department and contribute to special projects.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a subject relevant to a medical school or communications. 
•    Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience. 
•    Understanding of science and demonstrated experience in writing and editing about science for different audiences, including the public.
•    Effective interpersonal communication skills with a commitment to work cooperatively within a team and with senior management.
•    Able to tailor messages to different audiences and an eye for detail.
•    Possess strong research and analytical skills to develop content based on factual data and find narratives from data. 
•    Have good coordination, project and time management skills and able to complete work within deadlines with minimum supervision.
•    Public speaking and competency in a second national language will be an advantage.
•    Able to perform well under pressure, with a can-do attitude. 
•    An interest in science and medicine is a must, and prior work experience in journalism or science, health or education sectors would be advantageous.
 

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Job Requisition ID : 28801