Student Trainee, Communications, Asia (1 year contract)
Schroders Referral Open · verified Oct 16, 2026 At a glance
Junior Communications role at Schroders Referral. Singapore · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Help run internal communications such as town halls, newsletters, leadership updates and employee engagement activities
- Create short videos, visual materials, social posts and presentations for communications projects and campaigns
- Coordinate regional PR agency setup, contacts, reporting and project tracking, then combine media coverage and monitoring insights
- Track employee engagement, newsletter results and communications effectiveness, while keeping approved profiles, imagery and media resources current
- Handle communications administration, including budgets, invoices, event logistics and meetings, and improve shared processes
What you bring
- You are a recent graduate or working toward a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related area
- You communicate confidently in English and Mandarin, in writing and conversation
- You bring strong organisation and careful attention to detail
- You can use Microsoft Office and have familiarity with Canva, video editing or digital content tools
Who this fits
This junior, one-year contract suits a student or recent graduate looking for hands-on regional communications experience. You’ll support the Communications Manager and Senior Communications Manager in Singapore.
From the employer
Location: Singapore
Business Group: Client Group – Communications
Job Title: Student Trainee
Who we’re looking for
The Asia Communications team supports business growth, employee engagement and reputation management across multiple markets in the region.
We are looking for a highly organised, digitally savvy and detail-oriented Student Trainee to support the day-to-day operations of the Asia Communications function. The role provides broad exposure to public relations, internal communications, media relations, executive communications and regional communications programmes.
Working closely with the Communications Manager and Senior Communications Manager, the successful candidate will help coordinate key communications activities, maintain communications resources and support reporting and contribute to the creation of engaging digital content across the region.
About us
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.
What you’ll do
• Support the coordination and rollout of internal communications initiatives, including town halls, newsletters, leadership communications and employee engagement activities.
• Support communications projects and campaigns through the creation of engaging digital content, including short-form videos, visual assets, social media content and presentation materials.
• Coordinate onboarding and administration of regional PR agency partners, including reporting, contact management and project tracking.
• Work with agency partners to consolidate regional media monitoring, coverage reports and communications insights for stakeholders.
• Support the reporting of internal communications metrics, including employee engagement, newsletter performance and communications effectiveness.
• Maintain communications assets and repositories, including executive biographies, spokesperson profiles, approved imagery, headshots, media lists and corporate fact sheets.
• Maintain communications templates, distribution lists, content libraries and other shared communications resources.
• Support reporting, budget administration, invoice processing, event logistics and meeting coordination while contributing to continuous improvement of communications processes and ways of working across the region.
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
• Fresh graduate or currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Canva, video editing tools and digital content creation platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, willingness to learn and strong team-player mindset.
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs
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