Job Description

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• This position is for Office of Corporate Communications and Marketing (OCCM)
• The principal speech writer will support and create all forms of written content including presentation materials for SMU President in her role as lead spokesperson for SMU across local and international platforms to enhance the brand and reputation of SMU
• The role will develop compelling content that clearly conveys the meaningful impact SMU makes through its education, research and global engagement, with focus on its three strategic priorities to realise SMU Vision 2025.
• In speech writing and content development, the role will need to capture the personality/voice, vision, and priorities of SMU President on a wide range of topics clearly and crisply
• Other duties include conducting research, developing, writing and editing a wide variety of materials including quotes, video scripts, speeches, talking points, background materials, narratives, opinion-editorial and thought leadership pieces
• There will also be occasions where subject matter experts will be interviewed, and complex ideas will need to be translated into simple, memorable, and powerful stories
• The role will be part of the corporate communications team who works on SMU President's communication strategies and thought leadership narratives and will report to the head of corporate communications

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in journalism, English, literature, communications, creative writing, or a similar discipline; a master's degree is preferable
• Keen interest in current affairs, and geopolitical and socio-economic issues and is also intellectually curious
• A good understanding of public speaking, aware of language subtleties and always crafts the speeches with the audience in mind
• Excellent research skills and ability to work independently
• Strong strategic, analytical thinking skills, with demonstrated excellence in creating and articulating ideas
• Exceptional writing, editing and oral communications skills - ability to produce compelling content for internal and external audiences to achieve desired results
• Strong organisational skills with ability to successfully manage multiple assignments simultaneously and at speed while collaborating with multiple teams across the university
• Experience in integrated communications, including knowledge of earned, paid, owned and shared media
• Creative, state-of-the-art communications knowledge who understands emerging technologies, communication best practices, and has a passion for exploring new methods of communicating
• Ability to remain resilient and work well under pressure as this role must deliver high-quality communications under tight deadlines, with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting

Other Information:

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

About Us:

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.