The Assistant Manager, Communications will support communications planning and delivery for the National University of Singapore, including writing and editing content, coordinating campaigns, managing media or stakeholder communications, and helping promote university initiatives. Candidates are generally expected to hold a degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field, with relevant professional experience. Strong written and spoken English, sound editorial judgment, project-management ability, and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders are important. The role also requires attention to detail, creativity, responsiveness, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. As this is a two-year contract, the successful candidate should be adaptable and able to contribute quickly within a structured university environment.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship comprehensive university and one of Asia’s leading institutions of higher education. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across fields including business, engineering, computing, medicine, law, science, the humanities, and social sciences. NUS combines teaching, research, innovation, and enterprise, with extensive partnerships across Singapore and internationally. Its community includes students, faculty, researchers, professional staff, alumni, and industry collaborators from many countries. The university operates primarily from its Kent Ridge campus and also has facilities at Bukit Timah and Outram. NUS employees work in a multicultural, highly collaborative environment and support initiatives that influence education, research, public policy, and industry. Communications professionals may contribute to institutional storytelling, public engagement, media relations, digital content, and campaigns that strengthen the university’s reputation.
Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state with strong opportunities in education, technology, finance, healthcare, research, communications, and professional services. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil are also official languages. The culture is multicultural, generally orderly, and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on professionalism, punctuality, and good public manners. Lifestyle options range from excellent food and shopping to museums, parks, beaches, and an active expatriate community. Public transport is efficient and housing is the main expense; many newcomers rent rooms or apartments near MRT stations. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary and eligibility requirements. Relocating is relatively straightforward, but applicants should budget for deposits, healthcare, insurance, and moving costs. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain, so lightweight clothing and adaptable routines are useful.
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