Job Description

Duties and responsibilities of the incumbent, in the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, include, but are not limited to the following -

Digital and Social Media

• Manage the museum\'s digital platforms (website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
• Ensure information on on all platforms are updated and relevant.
• Deliver clear, impactful narratives and key messages across all communications channels.
• Keep up to date on social media trends and identify new opportunities to advance the museum\'s efforts in digital outreach.
• Monitor and evaluate the museum\'s communications, including tracking media appearances and analysing social media metrics.

Content Production

• Design and produce multi-media content across digital platforms.
• Chronicle and communicate museum activities, including research and publications, education programmes and outreach events.
• Create creative and engaging campaigns to promote the museum and/or stories of the museum\'s natural heritage to a wider audience beyond the scientific community.
• Write articles for the museum\'s news blog which will include (but not limited to) interviewing museum staff and/or visitors, event updates or research highlights.
• Explore and start a museum podcast that will discuss topics relating to biodiversity or museum developments etc.
• Understand and follow the conversation around biodiversity conservation and research.
• Ensure the effective and accurate delivery of messages in a consistent style and tone of voice.
• Work with the Publications Officer to produce key corporate reports to capture the museum\'s efforts and achievements in research, education and outreach.
• Assist in other museum activities as and when needed.

Media and Public Relations

• Serve as liaison between museum, university corporate relations and traditional media.
• Act as the museum\'s representative for all forms of interviews (e.g., radio, TV, news, online outlets, etc), including giving interviews and arranging interviews of museum staff.
• Write press releases to deliver and shape positive coverage for the museum.
• Build relationships with journalists from traditional and alternative news outlets in the fields of science, arts and culture.

Qualifications/Requirement/Other Info

• Degree holder in fields of Communications and New Media, Marketing, Life Sciences, Environmental Studies and Geography is preferred;

• 1-2 years\' experience in social media management, science communication, press and/or copywriting is advantageous, though fresh graduates who have passion and experience in communications are welcome to apply;

• Candidate must have a strong command of the English language and is proficient in writing with a keen and creative mind;

• Possess good design skills with experience in Canva and/or Adobe suite (Photoshop and Illustrator);

• Display a keen interest in natural history, zoology, digital marketing and science communication;

• Possess good organisational skills and is detail-oriented;

• Possess basic photography and photo-editing skills;

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;

• Takes initiative, and is willing to respond and adapt to opportunities;

• Must be able to work independently and in a small team;

• Open to working in both indoors and outdoors;

• Responsible for his/her own learning process and development.

- Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with annual variable bonus which is subject to incumbent\'s performance and the University/School\'s prevailing remuneration policies.

- The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.

- To expedite application processing, a copy of academic certificates and transcripts from GCE O-level onwards should be uploaded via the online application portal.

Application

To apply, please submit (1) your CV, (2) writing samples and (3) a basic portfolio of any past relevant works (e.g., social media posts, design collaterals or photography).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Faculty of Science

Department : Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

Job requisition ID : 20517

National University of Singapore