Communications Intern

Company Description

The HEAD Foundation is a charitable organisation focused on improving lives in Southeast Asia. It supports and funds sustainable education and healthcare projects that develop social and human capital. It strives to identify needs and formulate solutions by working with a network of global and regional universities, public institutions, and domain specialists through the sponsorship of policy, pedagogical and clinical research. To promote awareness of pertinent issues, the Foundation also conducts regular public events and workshops where ideas on education, healthcare, science, culture and the environment are presented and discussed. More information can be found on our website.

Role Description

We are seeking a communications intern to assist in the development of the Foundation's content marketing efforts. The intern will be involved in conceptualising and developing ideas, planning, coordinating and creating the content. They will also have the opportunity to develop and create content for events, including the Foundation's conference involving its international group of partners, fellows and advisory board.

We are seeking a 3-month full-time Communications Intern, from May to July 2026. As this is an on-site role, the intern is required to report to the Foundation's office on all five working days. This is a paid internship with a stipend of SGD1200 per month. There is an option to extend the duration of internship, subject to mutual agreement.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Assist in planning content calendar
• Assist in conceptualising, developing and rolling out social media and website content. This includes copywriting, designing visuals and editing clips
• Conceptualise and produce short-form videos to promote public events, publications and programmes
• Assist in preparing marketing collaterals and promotion materials for public-facing events
• Edit programme highlight videos for marketing purposes
• Develop and design email marketing posts, social media posts, website copy, and other marketing written material
• Assist in design- and communications-related tasks for annual conference. This includes designing and preparing collaterals such as the programme booklet, information pack, invitation card, name tag, dinner menu, among others.
• Assist in supervising production and dissemination of annual publication THINK
• Support coordination with relevant vendors, if required
• Support the team with other administrative tasks and at events, where necessary

Preferred requirements & experience

• Student/bachelor's degree in Communications, Media or any relevant fields
• Proficiency in graphic design (Canva, Photoshop, or other similar software), and basic video editing skills are essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience in production planning and management, organised and meticulous
• Experience in scripting, videography and video editing
• Experience in using web content management systems e.g. Wordpress

Key competencies

1. Resourceful and able to work independently with clear understanding of expectations / deliverables required
2. Team player, open-minded, patient, pro-active, able to assess circumstances and adaptable to changes
3. Ability to learn the use of online platforms and tools quickly e.g. Zoho One
4. Good command of written and spoken English, proficiency in writing marketing copy
5. Operational proficiency in other working language(s) of Southeast Asia is an advantage e.g. Bahasa Indonesia, Khmer, Thai and/or Lao.
6. Strong organisational skills

Interested applicants are to submit their CV, cover letter, and videography/design portfolio to [Confidential Information] by 3April 2026.

Please title your email subject with Project Intern Application: [Name]. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a competency assessment and interview.