
Duke-NUS Requires Assistant Manager, Communications for Singapore

Position: Assistant Manager, Communications (Code: OCC/Comms)
Work Location: Central Singapore
Responsibilities:
- Generate news and communications pieces on research and science
- Writing news releases and reports for research-oriented and general news-oriented audiences
- Work with our Research faculty and the Communications team to develop interesting news angles for articles and pitch stories to contacts in the industry
- Cultivate good media relations with local and international science and medical media contacts as well as contacts at partner institutions
- Proofreading and editing news and scientific releases and reports
- Coverage of school-organized medical congresses, meetings and press conferences (when required)
- Developing advertorial materials in partner publications as required
Requirements:
- Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications and previous study in a biomedical science field (preferably up to degree level) OR
- Biomedical Science degree with experience and/or qualifications in Journalism or Mass Communications
- At least 3-4 years’ working experience in a similar communications or editorial capacity, preferably in research-oriented agencies and institutes, pharmaceutical companies or PR agencies handling relevant accounts
- Those who have a strong interest and flair for science communications and editorial work are also welcome to apply
- Familiarity with academic publications and journals, and how they operate (eg: editorial, publication and embargo policies)
- Excellent news sense – what makes news in science
- Excellent writing, interviewing, proofreading and editing skills
- Able to deliver high quality work under pressure of multiple editorial project deadlines
- Good time management and deadline-oriented: multi-tasking skills essential
- Proactive and able to work independently
Send your resume to the following email address below or write in to the address:
The Human Resources Department
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore
8 College Road
Singapore 169857
Closing Date: 17 February 2012
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