IDEA communication Pte Ltd – Digital Content Copy Writer / Editor

This role includes oversight of multi-media content development and is responsible for collaborating with graphic designers on execution of content plan to reach a range of stakeholder audiences. This person will be responsible for communicating corporate messages, clients’ product and services, events, profiles and industry insights; elevating corporate visibility regionally. This role requires the manager to work closely with the managing director, objectives and strategies with colleagues across internal and external communications.

This position requires a passion for digital media, business communication and journalism. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to build and lead scalable proactive communications programs, with tangible results. Solid media and business understanding, strategic thinking and strong journalistic skills, a deep understanding of our business and client portfolio are crucial. This position is responsible for supporting the development of digital marketing contents for the Singapore and China offices. Excellent written and verbal English is mandatory. Mandarin oral and written skills is a big plus.

Report to: Managing Director

Based in: Singapore

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Project management of internal newsletters for APAC businesses, from creating the calendar, timeline to sourcing background materials, editing copy and managing templating and distributing using content management software

Copywriting and editing support for marketing collateral including newsletters, brochures, white papers, pop vox, social media snippets and blogs

Assisting with web editorial content calendar making and ensure a steady flow of content for E newsletter, social media and website

Make social media copy calendar in partnership with social media manager, in tandem with PR and marketing development plans

Support PR manager with the proactive and reactive media engagement and media tracking and measurement as and when needed

Create text contents for corporate events flyers and speaker pitching emails

SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and outstanding attention to detail. Adept at prioritising workload and keeping team manager and business stakeholders informed on daily basis

Initiative-taking: Demonstrate a proactive and motivated work ethic and show initiative and problem-solving capabilities

Writing Skills: outstanding writing ability across a range of formats including media releases and media pitches, news articles, feature length editorials, blog articles, website copy, EDMs

Creative capability – Exceptional writing and editing skills and the ability to adapt writing style to suit a range of communication styles for multiple online/offline channels

Organisation skill: Build and maintain report schedules, editorial calendars

JOB SPECIFICATIONS 

3-4 years’ experience working in an in-house marketing and communications team ideally within B2B business /industrial / technology services, or with a leading business media title,

Qualification in mass communications /management / public relations / digital marketing / English or other related fields

Proficiency with MS word suit of soft wares, content management tools (Listrak, mailchimp, Cision, hootsuite)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact at all levels across the business and with external media contacts professionally, genuinely, positively and with integrity

Team oriented: Actively work to support team members’ projects and goals, working collaboratively, work as a team member, show appropriate behaviours and respect to all our employees and work with a spirit of co-operation

Ethics & Professionalism: Earn the trust, respect and confidence of co-workers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions