Milken Institute Asia Center – Intern – Communications

Company
Milken Institute Asia Center
milkeninstitute.org
Designation
Intern - Communications
Date Listed
02 Feb 2021
Job Type
Entry Level / Junior Executive
Intern/TS
Job Period
Immediate Start, For At Least 4 Months
Profession
Marketing / Public Relations
Industry
Others
Location Name
Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore
Work from Home
Address
Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore
Map
Allowance / Remuneration
$1,000 monthly
Company Profile

About the Milken Institute and the Singapore Internship Program

The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank determined to increase global prosperity by advancing collaborative solutions that widen access to capital, create jobs and improve health. We do this through independent, data-driven research, action-oriented meetings, and meaningful policy initiatives.

The Milken Institute’s Singapore Internship Program, in partnership with Partners Group, aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders who are equipped to tackle the issues that shape the global agenda as they enter the financial, investment, corporate, multilateral, or philanthropic sectors. We create a customized experience for each intern, which is tailored to their interest area and career trajectory as well as emphasizes their professional and personal development.

Job Description

Position: Intern, Communications
Location: Singapore, Central Business District

The Milken Institute Asia Center is looking for a Communications Intern to assist with its ongoing communications efforts, including media relations and social media. The intern would be involved with the organization of the flagship Milken Institute Asia Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Singapore at the end of September 2021.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the full range of communications, and is ideal for candidates interested in pursuing a career in corporate communications or continuing their careers in the nonprofit industry.

Responsibilities can vary according to your experience and areas of interest.

Key Responsibilities

  • Media monitoring (critical mentions), press release dissemination, updating of media lists (Cision), and following up with reporters for event & conference invites (virtual & in-person)
  • Conducting desktop research on relevant topics to support the larger communication function
  • Drafting content such as key takeaways, summaries, and minutes for conference, meetings, and webinars
  • Social media listening, reporting, monitoring, community management, and drafting of posts for social media channels
  • Providing backend logistical support for online virtual events & offline in-person events
  • Translation and copywriting (English & Chinese) of communications materials

Qualifications

  • Graduate or undergraduate with a major in Communications, Marketing, Economics, International Relations or a related subject. Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate is preferred.
  • Strong writing and communication skills (English & Chinese)
  • Detail-oriented
  • Interest and curiosity in the issues shaping the global agenda such as capital market reform, technology and innovation, geopolitics, economics, etc. 
  • Basic knowledge of Photoshop is preferred
  • Singaporean national is preferred

Internship Duration

We offer a 4 to 12-month internship with flexibility on the dates. Ideally, the intern would be able to stay through completion of the Asia Summit at the end of September 2021, and priority will be given to a candidate who can commit until then. This internship is full-time (40 hours weekly). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we expect interns to be able to work fully remotely as needed, and join team meetings and other calls virtually.

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