Communications Associate

Job description

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is an international network of nonprofit think tanks working to unlock the knowledge and resources needed to transform how meat is made, satisfying rising food demand in ways that accelerate climate progress, protect animals and ecosystems, and strengthen public health. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, and powered by philanthropy, GFI’s teams focus on making plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated proteins delicious, affordable, and accessible. 

Headquartered in Singapore as a registered charity, the Good Food Institute APAC’s scope spans alternative protein innovation hubs across the Asia Pacific region, with particular emphasis on Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea. 

How you will make a difference

As part of GFI APAC’s three-person Communications team, you will help shape how key audiences across the private sector, public sector, and academia perceive and engage with the alternative protein industry. Working closely with our Head of Communications and Senior Writer, you will support the execution of GFI APAC’s communications strategy, coordinating content development and targeted outreach that strengthen our reputation and influence as a regional thought leader. 

Your work will help GFI APAC more effectively reach and engage scientists, policymakers, investors, and companies online and in-person, inspiring and empowering them to accelerate alternative protein progress across Asia Pacific. 

Key responsibilities

• Content development 
  • Develop engaging written content for our LinkedIn page, e-newsletter, website, and external presentations, ensuring alignment with our communications objectives, target audiences, key messages, and tone of voice 
  • Assist in creating visual content that complements written materials, including but not limited to infographics, carousels, slideshows, and short videos 
  • Help to translate complex technical information (including from scientific reports, policy whitepapers, and other research studies) into relevant, accessible, and impactful key messages for a range of stakeholders 
  • Actively identify opportunities to repurpose existing content from GFI APAC and GFI’s global affiliates throughout the year 
• Content distribution and channel management  
  • Manage GFI APAC’s LinkedIn content calendar, scheduling and publishing posts to consistently engage our range of target audiences year-round 
  • Build and disseminate e-newsletters based on written material developed by our Senior Writer 
  • Help identify new, unexplored communications tactics and touchpoints—including social platforms, publications, podcasts, or events—that can enable us to more effectively reach our target audiences 
• Monitoring and analytics 
  • Gather performance data for our LinkedIn, website, and e-newsletter content, identifying trends and sharing recommendations to improve future communications 
  • Regularly monitor LinkedIn, media coverage, and our GFI APAC inbox for relevant opportunities to amplify content relevant to our target audiences  
  • Support efforts to monitor and mitigate potential reputational risks to the alternative protein sector 
• Coordination and collaboration 
  • Coordinate with freelancers, graphic designers, and other external vendors to ensure timely, on-brief, and on-brand delivery of communications projects 
  • Collaborate with GFI APAC subject matter experts in our Scitech, Corporate Engagement, Policy, and Development teams to review and refine communications materials 
  • Provide promotional and logistical support for on-ground events and online webinars 
    

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a communications professional who is curious, detail-oriented, and motivated by our vision of a thriving world, fed sustainably. GFI staff enjoy significant autonomy and must be comfortable working independently in a fast-moving, remote-first environment. An ideal candidate for the Communications Associate position will have experience that reflects the following: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 
• 2–4 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field 
• Strong written skills and the ability to distil complex or technical information into engaging, accessible content 
• Demonstrated ability to produce on-brand, audience-specific content across formats and platforms 
• A visual eye and understanding of brand identity, with the confidence to make creative decisions during content production 
• An interest in data and a desire to analyse, not just develop, communications outputs 
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects involving diverse stakeholders simultaneously 
• Cultural sensitivity and an awareness of APAC’s diverse cultural (and digital) landscape 
• Native fluency in English; proficiency in additional Asian languages is a plus (Mandarin preferred)  
• Strong support for—and the ability to professionally advocate— GFI’s vision and mission 
• Comfort working remotely in a dynamic and evolving organisation 

Preferred but not required: 

• Graphic design experience (please share a portfolio link if relevant) 
• Video editing experience (please share a portfolio link if relevant) 
• Experience with website CMS platforms such as WordPress 
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce, Mailchimp, or HubSpot 
• Experience with Google Workspace 
• Experience with Google Analytics 

We want the best people, and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every race, colour, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Since we value a diverse workplace, we prioritise an inclusive climate free from discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team. 

The fine print

• Terms of employment: Full-time
• Reports to: Head of Communications, GFI APAC  
• Location: Singapore preferred, but candidates based elsewhere in APAC will be considered 
• Annual Salary: SGD 60-72K annually for Singapore-based candidates; benchmarked to local market for candidates based elsewhere 
• Benefits: Hybrid working arrangement (one in-office day per week), flexible working hours, 23 days annual leave, 6 days personal paid time-off, SGD 200 monthly staff wellbeing allowance
• Application Deadline: We will be assessing candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply now. Applications close on May 10, 2026.

Application process

• Please complete this application form, including a brief introductory video and two text-based written questions, and upload your CV. 
• Screening call (by Impact Ops): An initial conversation for both parties to ask general questions and learn more about the role.  
• Two separate interviews with GFI APAC team members: Head of Communications and our Senior Writer. 
• Attend an in-person work trial, where you’ll spend the day meeting the team and completing strategic assessments. 
• Reference check

Please note that this process may be adjusted if we determine that a different approach would better support the selection process. 

Any questions? If you have any questions about this role, please do reach out to us at apacjobs@gfi.org. If you’ve read this far but decided not to apply, please feel free to share this job description with someone else in your network who you think might be a good fit for the role! Thank you!