Marketing Assistant
MDPI
- Location
- Singapore
- Posted
- 14 August 2026
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Role overview
To strengthen our marketing team and build the market in Southeast Asia, we are looking for a Marketing Assistant eager to stay connected to scientific research and promote academic publishing services in the academic field. This is a full-time position based in Singapore.
Responsibilities
- Keep abreast of industry trends, source and evaluate conferences across all academic fields.
- Conduct research on industry trends and competitor activities for improved marketing strategies and decision-making.
- Assist in the creation of marketing content, including social media posts, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Manage MDPI Singapore’s social media channels, including content writing, community engagement, and tracking of metrics.
- Conceptualize and manage online and offline workshops, webinars, and conferences.
- Support corporate events like author training in leading universities and institutions in Southeast Asia.
- Represent the company at academic conferences held in Southeast Asia and take responsibility for setting up booths on-site.
- Build and maintain relationships with key and relevant scholars and academic media in Southeast Asia.
- Handle incoming inquiries for information about all services of MDPI.
- Provide administrative support in handling databases and logistics involved in client outreach and promotional activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree majoring in marketing or business-related fields.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Professional experience with academic publishing, exhibitions, or strategy planning is an advantage.
- Digital marketing skills are an asset.
What we offer
- Professional and personal development.
- An international work environment.
- Trips to other MDPI offices.
- Attending scientific conferences.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
Additional Information
You must have the right to work and live in Singapore. As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in marketing work, working closely with worldwide colleagues in the marketing department. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to work on basic marketing projects. No previous working experience is required; however, a familiarity with the brand and communication is an advantage. This is a great opportunity to start a first job in a dynamic multinational company that offers a range of career development options to talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working people.
If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application.