Sustainability Communications Communications Intern (Dec 2024)

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Job description

This six-month internship position supports Sustainability Communications within Temasek’s Public Affairs team in research, content development, and communications work, primarily through written formats, with occasional content pieces for digital platforms (e.g., social copies, video scripting, etc). It will provide a unique opportunity for individuals interested in sustainability communications, in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Specific responsibilities:

• Communications strategy development support and planning: Support research, data collation & analysis for the development of an integrated communications plan 
• Content creation and messaging development: Support the development of messaging and narratives by conducting research and crafting content related to institutional sustainability initiatives, for internal and external use. This includes internal and external presentation decks, an internal messaging toolkit, social media content, video scripts, updates for Sustainability-related pages, and content on the corporate website, amongst others. 
• Media and event engagements: Support the preparation of materials for external engagements. This includes briefing documents, presentation decks, talking points, Q&As, amongst others.
• Team admin and support: Support the Sustainability Communications team on ongoing team administrative matters and logistics, information and data tracking, and updating of SOPs.
• Project management: To manage tasks independently and to ensure timely progress and completion of projects as assigned by team lead(s).
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the Public Affairs, Sustainability, and Investment teams, to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with overall business goals.

About you

Qualifications/requirements 

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• While they prefer applicants pursuing any of these majors: Communications, Journalism, Sustainability, New Media, Marketing, Business, Economics, and Finance, they also welcome applicants from other relevant disciplines. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other essential business communication tools.
• Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

What Temasek is looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in content ideation, creation, and development
• A keen learner with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity and passion for communications. A passion for sustainability would be a plus.
• Strong visual and written communication skills, with proven ability to articulate complicated concepts
• Ability to manage complex content projects, timelines, and accompanying sets of stakeholders (corporates, public, partners, etc.). The successful candidate is an effective multi-tasker.
• Attention to detail amidst a fast-paced environment
• An independent worker and collaborative team player who is able to contribute effectively towards shared goals

Benefits

Temasek offers a wide range of employee benefits, which include:

• Career development and personal wellness programs.
• Family-friendly initiatives help staff to achieve their career and personal aspirations.
• Classes on meditation, stress management, and fitness activities to support them in managing their well-being.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Training & development

Temasek places a strong emphasis on developing and deepening its capabilities, and ensuring its talent remains relevant for today and tomorrow. Their ‘4Es’ talent framework incorporates development programs and opportunities for its staff to gain Experience, Exposure, Education, and Enrichment. They encourage mobility as a way of developing their talent to acquire multidisciplinary domains and these include job rotations to different teams, overseas assignments, stints in portfolio companies, stretch assignments, mentoring, coaching, etc.

Career progression

Through this program, you will be immersed in the role of a generational investor working on real business challenges as well as ongoing business projects, and be a step closer to securing a full-time opportunity with Temasek. 

How to apply

• Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
• Please state your availability clearly in your resume/CV (Start date, End date)

Sources

• temasek.com.sg/en/about-us/careers#internships
• temasek.com.sg
• youtube.com