Intern, Communications

Salary Range: Part-time: S$500.00/month, Full-time: S$1,000.00/month

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.  

About the Position

The Milken Institute Asia Center is looking for a Communications Intern to assist with its ongoing communications efforts, including media relations and social media. The intern would chiefly be involved with the organization of the flagship Milken Institute Asia Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Singapore in October 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the full range of communications and is ideal for candidates interested in pursuing a career in corporate communications or continuing their careers in the nonprofit industry.

Responsibilities can vary according to your experience and areas of interest. 

About the Singapore Internship Program

The Milken Institute Singapore Internship Program, in partnership with Partners Group, aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders who are equipped to tackle the issues that shape the global agenda as they enter the financial, investment, corporate, multilateral, or philanthropic sectors. We create a customized experience for each intern, which is tailored to their interest area and career trajectory as well as emphasizes their professional and personal development. This experience includes opportunities to:

• Interact with high-level business leaders, ambassadors, business leaders, and academic experts as part of our “Global Leaders Speaker Series”
• Meet and work with the Milken Institute’s global network of senior executives 
• Learn from senior leaders at the Milken Institute and Partners Group
• Gain insights into the workings of global financial markets through dedicated workshops
• Network with an international and diverse group of peers and professionals 

Responsibilities

• Media monitoring, press release dissemination, updating of media lists, and following up with reporters for event & conference invites (virtual & in-person) 
• Conducting desktop research on relevant topics to support the larger communication function
• Drafting content such as key takeaways, summaries, and minutes for conferences, meetings, and webinars
• Social media listening, reporting, monitoring, community management, and drafting of posts for social media channels 
• Providing backend logistical support for online virtual events & offline in-person events
• Translation and copywriting (English & Chinese) of communications materials 
• Duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Graduate or undergraduate with a major in Communications, Marketing, Economics, International Relations or a related subject. Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate is preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills (English & Chinese)
• Detail-oriented
• Interest and curiosity in the issues shaping the global agenda such as capital market reform, technology and innovation, geopolitics, economics, etc.  
• Singaporean national is preferred

Internship Duration

We offer a 4 to 12-month internship with flexibility on the dates. Ideally, the intern would be able to stay through completion of the Asia Summit at the end of September 2024, and priority will be given to a candidate who can commit until then. This internship is full-time (40 hours weekly). 

Note 

We offer a demanding, yet supportive and collaborative work environment where ideas and ingenuity matter. Apply today if you’re ready to grow and help us make a real impact in the world. 

Please submit a CV and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a CV and cover letter will be rejected.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.