Content Writer, SCALE (eLearning & Communications)

The School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) was established to drive the expansion of NUS’ lifelong learning offerings in a concerted and strategic way that furthers our mission to be a leading global university, as well as fulfil our role as a public university of Singapore, shaping the future.

Through SCALE, working adults (i.e. professionals, managers and executives) who aspire to stay relevant and ahead of competition, companies looking to up-skill/re-skill their workforce, and even youths exploring quality tertiary education options, have access to NUS’ suite of innovative, world-class continuing and lifelong education offerings.

Drawing on unparalleled access to the multi-disciplinary expertise of 16 other NUS Faculties/Schools, SCALE offers youth, executive and professional development/education programmes, part-time and full-time degree programmes, as well as modular courses that may be taken singly or stacked towards certificates/diplomas/degrees that meet the lifelong learning needs of individuals.  All programmes are designed and developed in consultation with the industry to ensure relevance and currency.

About the Role

To augment our manpower resources in the School, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to join our eLearning & Communications Team as a Content Writer.  

Reporting to Head (eLearning & Communications), the incumbent shall research, plan, and develop clear, concise, and compelling content for purposes including, but not limited to, communications and outreach, learning content, and policy documents.

This role is offered on a 3-year renewable contract basis in the first instance, with the prospect of a regular open employment contract thereafter subject to satisfactory job performance during the first 3 years. 

Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with an annual variable bonus which is subject to the 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research, plan, develop, and review content for the following purpose:

-    Communications, publicity, outreach for both internal and external stakeholders

-    Learning content for development into multimedia collaterals

• Review policy documents for internal distribution
• Develop and manage communications plan, and content calendar based on communications needs
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and develop relevant, compelling, and concise communications and learning content
• Assist Reporting Manager in project management 

Academic & Professional Certification
•    Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, English, or related disciplines
•    Excellent English proficiency, both written and spoken
•    Digital and data literacy expected
•    Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and SEO techniques advantageous

Experience & Attributes:
•    At least 2 years’ relevant work experience
•    Excellent writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail
•    Creative, with experience in creating multi-channel content, including social media
•    Results-driven, self-motivated, and highly disciplined
•    Possesses a good instinct for a good story, interesting angles, sharp headlines
•    Works well under pressure to produce high quality content within tight deadlines 
•    Strong team player with good interpersonal skills
•    Resilient, resourceful with good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and ambiguous work environment

To expedite application processing, a copy of academic certificates and transcripts from GCE O-level onwards should be uploaded via the online application portal. Salary expectations, if quoted, should be on a 12-month guaranteed basis; do not include variable components like performance bonuses, incentives & allowances.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Continuing And Lifelong Education

Department : E-Learning & Technology Support

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 22635