Manager (Communications & Marketing) (27755)

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