Marketing Assistant

Role overview

This full-time position is based in Singapore and is intended for someone who is excited by scientific research, academic communication, and helping grow the market in Southeast Asia. The role supports marketing efforts for academic publishing services and offers the chance to work in a global, fast-moving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor developments in the market and identify relevant conferences across academic disciplines.
• Study competitor activity and broader industry trends to support stronger marketing decisions.
• Help prepare marketing materials such as social media content, newsletters, and promotional assets.
• Run MDPI Singapore’s social media presence, including writing posts, engaging with the audience, and tracking performance metrics.
• Plan and coordinate online and in-person workshops, webinars, and conferences.
• Assist with corporate activities such as author training sessions at universities and institutions across Southeast Asia.
• Represent the company at selected academic conferences in Southeast Asia and manage booth setup at events.
• Develop and sustain relationships with important scholars and academic media contacts in the region.
• Respond to incoming questions about MDPI’s services and information offerings.
• Provide administrative help with databases, outreach logistics, and promotional coordination.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a closely related field.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office tools, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate well within a dynamic, international team.
• Good planning, organization, and time management capabilities.
• Clear communication and coordination skills.
• Prior exposure to academic publishing, exhibitions, or strategy planning is helpful.
• Digital marketing knowledge is considered an advantage.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in Singapore.

Training and growth

No prior work experience is necessary. The selected candidate will receive full on-the-job training in marketing during the first six months, guided by an assigned tutor and working closely with international colleagues. Depending on background, the person may start with basic marketing projects. Familiarity with the brand and communication is beneficial, and this role is positioned as a strong entry point into a multinational environment with career development opportunities.

About the employer

The organization is a long-standing scholarly open access publisher supporting academic communities since 1996. It works to encourage open scientific exchange across disciplines and operates hundreds of peer-reviewed open access journals supported by a large network of academic editors. With headquarters in Switzerland and offices across Europe, Asia, and North America, it focuses on making high-quality research available quickly and broadly while also supporting sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Exposure to an international working environment.
• Travel opportunities to other company offices.
• Attendance at scientific conferences.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Additional information

This opportunity is located in Singapore and is designed for a candidate with a strong interest in marketing, academic engagement, and event coordination. The company emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with global teams, and a supportive environment for ambitious, hardworking professionals.