Job Description

Strategy Development:
•    Support developing and implementing a comprehensive research communication strategy to disseminate research findings effectively.
•    Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to identify key communication objectives and target audiences.

Content Creation:
•    Produce various content types, including press releases, research summaries, blog posts, newsletters, and social media updates to highlight research activities and outcomes.
•    Ensure all content is accurate, engaging, and tailored to the intended audience.

Media Relations:
•    Build relationships with journalists, reporters, and media outlets to facilitate coverage of research projects and findings.
•    Prepare and distribute press releases and coordinate media inquiries and interviews.

Internal Communications:
•    Work with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of communication efforts across the College of Design and Engineering (CDE).
•    Organise and lead training sessions or workshops to improve researchers' communication skills and media engagement.

Digital and Social Media Management:
•    Manage and curate content for the organisation’s research communication platforms, including websites, blogs, and social media.
•    Monitor and analyse the impact of digital communications and adjust strategies to enhance engagement and reach.

Stakeholder Engagement:
•    Identify opportunities for partnerships and collaborative projects that enhance the visibility and impact of research.

Monitoring and Evaluation:
•    Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust tactics based on data and feedback.
•    Prepare reports and presentations to communicate the impact of research communication efforts to stakeholders.

Qualifications

•    A degree in Science or Engineering.
•    Excellent command of English communication skills, both spoken and written.
•    Experience in science/research communication.
•    Understanding of research process and academic environments.
•    Proficiency in various social media tools and platforms. 
•    Familiarity with multimedia tools and platforms for creating and disseminating content, such as video editing software, design tools, and analytics software.
•    Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
•    Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with researchers, media, and stakeholders.
•    Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and adapt to diverse audiences and cultures.
•    Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and new challenges in a dynamic environment.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Dean's Office (College of Design & Eng)

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 27755