Digital Communications Intern

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is looking for Digital Communications Intern to support the Digital Communications Advisor in taking ownership of RMIT Vietnam social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, TikTok), contributing to consistent, insight-driven, and engaging content that strengthens brand voice and community. 

The role is designed to provide hands-on experience across social media operations,

content execution, and campaign support, while also contributing fresh ideas and student perspectives.

The intern will work closely with the Digital Communications Advisor to support day -to-day content and campaign activities across multiple platforms and projects.

WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM?

At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment.

Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration VND package
• One day of paid leave per month, in addition to university holidays and public holidays
• A supportive and collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Content & Social Media Support (50% of workload)

• Support the planning, creation, scheduling and publishing of content across RMIT Vietnam social media platforms.
• Assist with writing captions, sourcing assets, editing short-form videos and preparing social media copy.
• Support community management, including monitoring comments, messages and trends where required.
• Assist in maintaining content calendars and publishing schedules.

Campaign & Project Coordination (10% of workload)

• Support campaign execution across student-facing initiatives and institutional priorities.
• Assist with coordinating student content collaborators to deliver creative initiatives on time.
• Help organise content shoots, interviews and content collection.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for digital content projects as required.

Performance Tracking & Reporting (20% of workload)

• Assist in tracking content performance and compiling weekly/monthly reports.
• Monitor engagement, reach and platform trends.
• Support benchmarking and audience insight activities.

Social Listening & Monitoring (5% of workload)

• Monitor online conversations, community sentiment and emerging issues relating to the University across social and digital platforms.
• Support timely social listening alerts for relevant conversations, trends or reputational risks.
• Assist in compiling social listening summaries and reports for internal stakeholders.
• Translate Vietnamese social media posts, comments and online discussions into English for reporting and stakeholder updates.

Trendspotting & Ideation (10% of workload)

• Stay updated on Gen Z trends, platform updates and emerging content formats.
• Contribute creative ideas for social content, campaigns and audience engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve content performance and student relevance.

General Team Support (5% of workload)

• Provide day-to-day support to the Digital Communications Advisor across content and communication tasks.
• Support ad hoc projects and team priorities when required.
• Maintain organised files, content assets and working documents.

Key Outcomes

• Improved efficiency and coordination across digital communications activities.
• Consistent and timely execution of content.
• Better monitoring and reporting of online conversations and audience sentiment.
• Stronger student relevance and trend responsiveness across channels.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• Current university student.
• Strong interest in social media, digital communications or content creation.
• Familiarity with emerging social platforms.
• Strong written communication skills in both English and Vietnamese.
• Ability to translate Vietnamese online discussions into clear, professional English.
• Basic skills in video editing and content creation tools, such as CapCut and Canva.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Experience managing social media accounts or creating digital content.
• Understanding of social media analytics, reporting or social listening tools.
• Experience working in student communities, clubs or creator environments.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided in this Job Ads to initiate the application process.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the University reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Compliance Requirements

All academic appointments at RMIT Vietnam must meet University and local regulatory requirements, including English proficiency, background checks, and (for international candidates) eligibility for a work permit. 

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (General) with a score of at least 5.0 (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines). 

Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process.

RMIT UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.
• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.
• For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at nhu.tranngocquynh@rmit.edu.vn

Applications Close:

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us