TERMS OF REFERENCE

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

TASKS OF THE INTERN

The Communication Intern will commit his/her time to ensure that all communication tasks are done accordingly and in a timely manner throughout the internship period. This role will see the Communications Intern interning under the supervision and mentorship of the Head of Communications. The Intern is also expected to work closely with the Communications Officer and relevant ASEAN Foundation officers to carry out his/her internship. The scope of communications tasks is as follows: 

ONLINE COMMUNICATION

• Support the Head of Communications in writing and planning content for the ASEAN Foundation’s main website and ASEAN Foundation programs’ microsites
• Propose, edit, and proofread content on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok
• Support the development of podcast content
• Develop e-newsletter for promotion
• Conduct social media monitoring regularly
• Ensure all tasks are done in accordance with the communications protocol
• Complete other tasks as assigned

MEDIA RELATIONS

• Assist in preparing press releases and writing human interest stories
• Ensure all tasks are done in accordance with the communications protocol
• Complete other tasks as assigned

EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Assist in developing communications collaterals
• Provide support for organisation of events
• Ensure all tasks are done in accordance with the communications protocol
• Complete other tasks as assigned

EXPECTED OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES

ONLINE COMMUNICATION

• Help update ASEAN Foundation’s main website and ASEAN Foundation programmes’ microsites regularly
• Develop and circulate at least 2 social media posts a week to be circulated on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
• Develop at least 1 TikTok content per two weeks
• Contribute to at 1 podcast content per two months
• Write at least 2 stories a month about ASEAN Foundation’s beneficiaries
• Explore other innovative ways to boost ASEAN Foundation’s digital presence

MEDIA RELATIONS

• Assist in preparing press releases for selected programmes

EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Assist in developing communication collaterals for programme events
• Assist in developing a speech for opening remarks
• Take the role of Master of Ceremony

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

It is expected that, through this internship programme, interns could gain greater ASEAN awareness and possess a stronger ASEAN identity after finishing the internship. At the same time, interns are also expected to have better skills and knowledge in social media management, media relations, virtual event organising, and knowledge management.

TIME FRAME

At least 12 weeks

Starting date: January 2025

REMUNERATION

The internship is voluntary and unpaid.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Final year or recent graduate (at least within one year after graduation) in Communications, Marketing, Advertisement, or Journalism disciplines
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Proficient in social media and other digital marketing tools
• Ability to take initiative and come up with creative communications and marketing solutions
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
• An understanding of international and/or development issues
• Demonstrate commitment to the ASEAN Foundation mission, vision, and values
• Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability