[What the role is]
Established in 1988, Tote Board is a statutory board of the Ministry of Finance. Our vision is to build a caring and resilient Singapore through our broad-based grantmaking efforts. We steward the operating surplus from gaming revenue by supporting a wide range of community-based projects for social impact. Collectively, our grantmaking work is focused on four strategic outcomes: encouraging healthy lives and well-being, empowering communities, fostering a cohesive and resilient society and making Singapore a sustainable and liveable home.
Tote Board exercises strategic oversight of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Singapore Pools (Private) Limited and Singapore Turf Club. As one Tote Board Group, we work with stakeholders to foster responsible gaming. We uphold our mandate to counter illegal gambling by providing a safe and trusted environment for people who choose to engage in betting activities.
[What you will be working on]
Digital Media and Branding Communications
Project Description:
The intern will work with the corporate communications team to develop multimedia content that increases awareness of Tote Board's grantmaking efforts. He/She will play an active role in conceptualising and bringing these ideas to life on Tote Board's digital channels. In sourcing and curating these content, he/she will engage and interact with internal and external stakeholders from all levels, with the aim of enhancing awareness of Tote Board's grantmaking work and its role in the philanthropic sector.
The intern will be required to:
- Curate inspirational stories for external audiences and propose ways to present them in today's dynamic communications landscape.
- Work closely with agencies to produce videos focusing on the impact of Tote Board's grants.
- Assist the communications team in the launch phase of TikTok, as well as conceptualise channel and target audience specific content.
- Work closely with the social media/TikTok creative agencies, grant beneficiaries and staff to curate engaging content that inspires a caring and resilient community.
- Explore new ideas and channels of communication that outreach to a wider/younger target audience.
- Support the team in other communications-related tasks if the need arises
Requirements:
- A self-starter who is passionate about branding, communications, and new media.
- A storyteller with strong communication and creative writing skills.
- Ability to research, engage external stakeholders and communicate effectively
- Experience in digital content creation and production work would be an advantage.
- Possess an ability to think out of the box for new ideas and is enthusiastic about implementing them.
- Available for a minimum of three months.
- Preferred profile of Interns: Year 2 or 3, Communications Studies, New Media, Business or Marketing students.
Learning Outcome:
The intern will have the opportunity to:
- Experience a spectrum of communications-related tasks working in a corporate communications team alongside brand and social media management agencies
- Exposure to and appreciation of public communications in the public service and non-profit sector
[What we are looking for]
Applications are open exclusively to students. Please indicate your available start and end dates in your CV.
Join us for an enriching internship experience and contribute to building a caring and resilient Singapore.
We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
