Job Description

What the role is:The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.
We can offer you:

• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will be working on Social Media Marketing and Content Production as an Intern under Digital Experience (DE).What you will be working on:

• Research on social media and content creation trends, identify audience interest, develop case studies and present proposals that contribute to engagement and growth of social media channels.
• Propose and develop original/curated historial, cultural, literary and lifestyle content for ALG\'s social media plaforms.
• Conceptualise, plan and execute short video content that will engage audiences on TikTok.
• Undertake simple graphic design, generate production concepts for marketing and social media visuals and videos.
• Produce engaging social media content by developing media and copywriting in line with approved campaigns, current content pillars, and NLB institutional guidelines.
• Assist in video & editorial production including conducting interviews, camera operations, simple editing and post-production work.
• Work with creative design team to build graphics to complement and enhance editorial and video content.

What we are looking for:

• Students from Mass Communication, Communication Management Marketing, Advertising, Business Management or New-Media, Journalism, English Literature, Digital Media Production or Digital Content Creation/Production related courses preferred.
• Demonstrate organised approach in day-to-day work, i.e., planning, production and timely execution of work.
• Receptive to feedback further refine work processes.
• Learning and adapting to workflows set in place within the team to ensure efficient execution of deliverables.
• Strong proficiency in English
• Strong copywriting, presentation, creative content writing, and communication skills
• Digitally savvy with strong creative streak
• Experience in content creation and design/video editing (i.e. Adobe Creative Cloud/Suite) advantageous
• Familiarity with literary/arts/history advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Efficient and meticulous with a positive can-do attitude
• Proactive and responsive to contributing ideas to the team
• Ability to work within assigned deadlines

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.Duration: min 16 weeksAbout National Library Board:To each reader, the library is a window to a vibrant imagination and exciting possibilities. For families, the library experience occupies a special in their hearts and of memories collected over generations. Libraries hold a special and familiar place in each of our hearts. NLB seeks to provide a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society. If you share our passion to create memorable library experiences for all our readers, we invite you to join the NLB family.

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