Marketing Communication Intern

Funding Societies | Modalku is the largest SME digital financing platform in Southeast Asia. We are licensed in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and registered in Malaysia. We are backed by Sequoia India and Softbank Ventures Asia Corp amongst many others and provides business financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is crowdfunded by individual and institutional investors. And here at Funding Societies | Modalku we live by our core values:

• Serve with Obsession: Build win-win relationships for the long-term by having a customer obsession.
• Grow Relentlessly: Strive to become our best, most authentic selves.
• Enable Teamwork, Disable Politics: Only by forging togetherness, we help each other succeed.
• Test Measure Act: Stay curious and reinvent ourselves, through innovation and experimentation.
• Focus on Impact: Create impact through bias for action and tangible results.

As a Marketing Communication Intern, you will support our marketing and communications team in executing various initiatives and campaigns. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn about marketing strategies, content creation, and communication practices within the fintech sector. You will work closely with experienced professionals and gain valuable insights into the industry.

What you will do:

• Content Creation: Assist in developing engaging content for marketing and PR materials, including social media updates, press releases, media kits, newsletters, website copy and blog posts.
• Social Media Management: Support the management of social media accounts by scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and tracking social media metrics.
• Public Relations support: Assist in drafting press releases, managing media inquiries, media monitoring and report. Help coordinate media interviews and maintain media lists.
• Event Support: Assist in organizing and promoting events and press conferences, focus on preparing event materials and handling logistics.
• Campaign Support: Help with the execution of marketing campaigns, including creating promotional materials and tracking campaign performance.
• Market Research Support: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to assist in developing marketing strategies.
• Administrative Tasks: Provide general administrative support to the marketing team, including maintaining databases, scheduling meetings, and managing correspondence.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. (preferably on last semester)
• Interest in Fintech: A strong interest in the fintech industry and a desire to learn more about financial technologies and services.
• Skills: Basic understanding of marketing principles, media relations and communication strategies. Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems is a plus.
• Creativity: Strong creative thinking skills with the ability to generate and develop new ideas.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to craft clear and engaging content.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with marketing tools and software (e.g., social media management tools) is advantageous.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to a fast-paced setting