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Research Associate (Communications and Production)
Role summary
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The role is suited to a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in communications, media, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline, together with experience in content creation, communications, video or audio production, and project coordination. Strong written and spoken English, editorial judgment, digital-media skills, and familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable production software are likely expected. The successful candidate should be organised, creative, detail-oriented, and able to manage several deadlines while working with researchers, internal teams, and external partners. Responsibilities may include producing written and visual content, supporting events and outreach activities, coordinating production schedules, and translating research or institutional work into clear public-facing communications.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in the western part of Singapore. It is internationally recognised for work across engineering, science, technology, business, education, humanities, medicine, and the social sciences. NTU combines academic teaching with large-scale research programmes and partnerships involving government agencies, industry, and overseas institutions. Its main campus is known for modern facilities, extensive green spaces, student residences, research centres, and a diverse international community. The university employs academic, research, professional, and technical staff from many countries. A communications and production position at NTU may support the visibility of research, educational initiatives, public programmes, or institutional projects through digital content, events, publications, and multimedia storytelling. Employees typically work in a collaborative, multicultural environment with access to professional development and university benefits, subject to the specific appointment terms.