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JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Strategy and Business Development Team in SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF FOOD & BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION (SIFBI), which mission is to help establish Singapore as the Asian Innovation Capital for the fast-growing sectors of food for health and nutrition, and consumer care. The Marketing Strategy & Communications Assistant Manager will:
- Formulate and implement effective marketing and outreach strategy for the institute, targeting SIFBI’s internal and external stakeholders, public sector, and private sector locally, regionally, and internationally.
- Work closely with A*STAR Corporate Communications, SIFBI’s Corporate Services and Scientific units to craft and edit in-house content to publicise SIFBI’s work (e.g. video content, branded articles, press materials) and specific responsibilities include (non-exhaustive) marketing communication activities such as content writing, copyediting, and artworks of promotional collaterals, digital/social media pages and websites.
- Be the brand custodian and champion, ensuring brand integrity in all communications in line with A*STAR corporate identity.
- Point-of-contact and institute lead coordinator for outreach / industry and engagement events and visits
Officers can expect a diverse and varied career, developing skills in areas such as marketing strategy, stakeholder management, leadership and a strong understanding of how to communicate technology to a broad audience to make an impact. Individuals who are keen to see technology make a difference in industry and society, and who can handle the diversity and complexity of the business, government and academic worlds, will find a good fit with this role
JOB REQUIREMENT
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Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field
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At least 3 to 5 years of experience, and can demonstrate hands-on competencies in corporate communications, public relations, digital content creation or journalism.
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Experience with website content management systems to curate content to improve visibility to stakeholders and knowledge of SEO is preferred.
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Prior working experience in Food & Nutrition and/or biotechnology field or relevant sciences would be preferred.
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Strong interest in the marketing of science and technologies.
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills for effective and thoughtful communication and relationship building with different stakeholders.
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Strong organizational, planning and administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail and proficiency in design, presentation and communication tools to facilitate marcomms role.
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Resourceful, multi-tasker and problem solver who can proactively address any situation with minimal supervision, independently and in a team.
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Willing, adaptable and flexible to take on required/necessary roles beyond the job description
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