About UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS):

GCNS is the national lead agency promoting corporate sustainability. As the Singapore chapter of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), GCNS works closely with companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through various platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action, GCNS advances the stewardship of sustainable business practices and Singapore’s national agenda of becoming a regional sustainable business hub. In addition, GCNS nurtures the next generation of responsible business leaders through its youth initiatives. GCNS is a stakeholder of the Global Reporting Initiative.

Position Summary

The UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) is seeking a Marketing Communications Intern to join our team for an internship for 3 months, extendable upon performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop media and/or event materials including, but not limited to, media releases, speeches, anticipated Q&As, and responses to media queries
• Develop content (articles, posts, videos, and more) for communications platforms such as newsletters, websites and social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn
• Monitoring of media and social media sentiments to understand stakeholder perspectives for better formulation of communications strategies. Monitoring the SM channels for engagement and query response.
• Database Management: Identifying the topical media landscape for communications and identifying key media partners for GCNS flagship events.

Job Requirements

• Degree level qualification, preferably in Journalism and or marketing with specialization in communications
• Candidates with relevant experience in handling communications, digital marketing, and media engagement would be an advantage
• Excellent oral communication, personal credibility, and gravitas to operate amongst senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Excellent proficiency in both verbal and written and able to adapt to a variety of styles required from corporate materials and media kits
• Good knowledge of the local media landscape and current affairs
• Good knowledge of integrated marketing
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills, including emotional sensitivity
• Independent, motivated and able to multi-task in a dynamic environment
• A team player with the ability to handle pressure under tight deadlines.