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 Milken Institute’s Singapore Internship Program

The Milken Institute’s Singapore Internship Program 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, government representatives, investors, and academic experts
• Meet and work with the Milken Institute’s global network of senior executives 
• Learn from senior leaders at the Milken Institute
• Gain insights into the workings of global financial markets through dedicated workshops
• Network with an international and diverse group of peers and professionals 

About the Position 

The Milken Institute Asia Center is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications Intern to support its media relations, content creation, and digital communications efforts. This role offers exposure to always-on marketing and communications activities, with a particular focus on supporting communications for the Milken Institute Asia Summit, the Institute’s annual flagship convening in Asia, which will take place from October 6–9, 2026 in Singapore. 

This internship is ideal for candidates interested in building a career in corporate communications, strategic communications, or the nonprofit and policy sectors, and who are eager to gain hands-on experience in the full range of communications work in a fast-paced, globally oriented environment. 

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

Responsibilities

Media Relations 

• Develop and maintain media contact lists and databases
• Research and identify relevant journalists and publications for conference invites, media outreach, and proactive pitching
• Monitor relevant local, regional and international news sources for internal media monitoring reports
• Identify relevant media opportunities for Milken Institute’s pool of fellows and experts 
• Support the coordination and scheduling of media interviews

Content

• Draft and support the development of a broad range of compelling media materials for traditional and digital channels, including press releases, social media captions, talking points, media pitches, backgrounders, key takeaways, summaries and more 
• Assist with digital content creation and community management on LinkedIn (Candidates should preferably be familiar with LinkedIn)  

Reporting & Analysis 

• Track and report on media and digital performance, including media coverage reports, press clippings, and social media engagement 

General/Administrative Support 

• Provide day-to-day support to the Communications team on projects and ad hoc initiatives
• Conduct desktop research to support communications planning 
• Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, and keep stakeholders informed of updates or changes 
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and keep participants advised of any changes
• Support communications and wider event operations for conferences (includes both on-site or virtual assistance where required)

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate, , or recent graduate, with a major in Communications, Marketing, Economics, International Relations or a related discipline. 
• Prior internship experience in public relations agencies, marketing roles, or in-house communications teams is an advantage 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and tools (familiarity with LinkedIn is desirable!)
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in written and spoken Chinese is an advantage (Ability to translate content between Chinese and English is a bonus.)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working under tight deadlines 
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of initiative 
• Calmness under pressure and ability to deliver to tight deadlines 
• Demonstrated interest in capital markets, geopolitics, economics, finance, technology, and innovation is a plus

Internship Duration

We offer 4 to 12-month internships with flexibility on the dates. We have a strong preference for interns who can stay through the completion of the Asia Summit, until at least 9^th October 2026. In the event of health restrictions, we expect interns to be able to work fully remotely as needed and join team meetings and other calls virtually.

Note

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Singapore. Please note, we are not sponsoring employment passes or work visas at this time—being authorized to work in Singapore is a precondition of employment. This includes Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) and individuals who already hold a valid and independent work pass that does not require sponsorship from our company.

This position will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to your respective office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely.  This schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Please submit resume (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 (CV) and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume (CV) and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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.

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