Hey everyone 👋

Just a quick update that our event on 8th November has been cancelled until further notice.

We sincerely thank everyone who signed up and we hope to see you at our future events.

Stay tuned for updates! 💙

📚✨ Good Luck with Your Exams, CMS Fam! ✨📚

As finals season kicks off, we’re sending you all the positivity 🌟 and encouragement 🌈!

Remember to:
✅ Stay focused 🎯
✅ Manage your time wisely ⏳
✅ Take care of your well-being 🌿

You’ve got this 💪, and the CMS team is cheering you on every step of the way 🎉.

Let’s finish this term strong together 🚀📖!

🚀 Temasek Resume Workshop – Your Career Boost Awaits!

Want to stop endlessly scrolling job boards and actually land that dream gig? 😔

This workshop isn’t just for finance bros or future investment bankers. 🤚 Whether you’re eyeing comms, marketing, tech, or something entirely different, we’ve got you covered. 💼

Bring yourself, an open mind, and get ready to level up!

📍 24 Jan 2025 (Friday), 4:30PM – 6:30PM, SMU Campus
🆓 CMS Members: FREE
💸 Non-CMS Members: $5 per pax

Sign up NOW and let’s get you closer to that offer letter! Fastest fingers first 🏃‍♂️

Creativity Meets AI: The Future is Here!

Connections are the secret sauce in the creative industry. Come boost your career and learn how data, creativity, and tech are reshaping roles. 🤖

Join us for the CMS Annual Networking Event 2025 and hear from top professionals at Disney, Publicis Groupe, Design Pay Asia, and The Hoffman Agency as they discuss thriving in the AI age, and connect with other SMU alumni from top companies like Temasek, Shopee, and Google! 💼

Event Details:
🗓 21 February 2025, Friday
⏰ 4:30PM – 7:30PM
📍 SMU LKCSB Faculty Lounge

Fees:
🆓 CMS Members: FREE! (Bring up to 2 Non-CMS Members at $2 each)
🦉 Non-CMS Members: $5 each

🔗 Limited slots, sign up NOW!

🚀 Don’t Miss the Resume Workshop with Aedan, Vice President of Temasek’s Public Affairs Team next Friday, 24 January 2025.

Get ready to elevate your resume game! 🌟

There will be a pre-workshop exercise designed for you, and here’s the best part: Aedan will personally review your work and provide tailored feedback during the session. 🎯

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insights from a professional who knows what it takes to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

📌 Note: For those who have signed up, we will be reaching out to you soon with the pre-workshop exercise so stay tuned!

SIGN UP FOR GOOGLE COMPANY VISIT IS NOW OPEN! 🚀
📍 Location: Google Singapore HQ, 70 Pasir Panjang Rd, #03-71 Mapletree Business City II, Singapore 117371

📅 Date: 5 February 2025, Wednesday
🕒 Time: 10:30AM to 3:00PM
🗺 Meeting Point: Report at LKS Taxi Stand by 10:30AM. Bus will depart at 10:45AM sharp.
🚍 Transportation: Bus to Google HQ is included (compulsory). Return transportation is not provided so please plan your way back.

💡 Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore one of the world’s top tech companies and gain exclusive insights into their operations!

💰 Fees:
• CMS Members: FREE 🆓
• Non-CMS Members: $5 per pax (payment only after slot confirmation).

📌 Note: CMS Members will be given priority till 23 January 2025, 2359 for slots. Non-CMS Members will be contacted if slots are available and make payment thereafter.

👉 Sign up HERE

Limited seats available — secure your spot today! 🚀

Hi Commsmunity! ✨

The next Know-Thy-Major session is here—today at 7pm, we’re exploring Communication Management! 💬📈 Learn how this major equips you to lead with clarity and communicate effectively in any setting. Here’s the zoom link to join!

See you there! 🚀

Hi Commsmunity 💙

Thank you for the amazing response to our networking event! 🙌

We have closed the form as slots have filled up. If more slots become available, we will reopen the form and let you know. 😊

A big thank you to everyone who signed up! 🎉

📢 [Pitch It! 2025] – Calling All Aspiring Communicators!

The NUS Comm & New Media Department is hosting Pitch It! 2025, a tertiary-wide competition for youths (17-25) focused on cultural engagement and communication through media.

Why join?
🏆 Attractive prizes up for grabs
🎤 Exclusive comms masterclasses by MediaCorp
🚀 A chance to sharpen your pitching skills and network with industry experts

If you're keen to challenge yourself and gain valuable industry insights, check out the attached info deck for details!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity and sign up now — link here! 🌟

🚀 Communication Management Major Networking Session: How to Land a Job in Today’s Tough Market! 🚀

The job market is more competitive than ever — how do you stand out and secure the role you want? This exclusive talk and networking session is specially arranged for senior students in our field, giving you direct access to industry leaders who know what it takes to succeed.

📅 Date: 19 March 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 4:30PM - 6:00PM
📍 Venue: LKCSB SR 2.5

🎤 Hear from top professionals who hire and shape careers:
1️⃣ James Kenneth Koh, Founder & CEO of Singapore’s top COMM recruitment firm
2️⃣ Sharon Ong, Head of Marketing Communications at Apple

They’ll share insider insights on what top employers look for, how to set yourself apart, and the key strategies to landing a job in today’s market.

🔗 Register here now (Only registered students will be admitted).

📣 Many Flavours of DDC (with Ice Cream)

Join us for an exciting Data, Design & Communication forum presented by the faculty!

📅 Date: 21 March 2025 (This Fri!)
🕒 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Venue: LKCSB, Level 1, SR1.2

This panel discussion will feature industry professionals and DDC alumni from Tiktok, BBH, Accenture, Matchday and Roche, who will share insights into the hottest communication careers.

🔗 Register here and get an exclusive door gift and ice cream 🍨 See you there! 👀

🚨 Last Call! 🚨

Our networking session is happening tomorrow! Don’t miss this chance to gain insider tips and connect with industry leaders.

🔗 Sign up now

If you happen to be on campus today, do drop by! 🤩 The Communication Management faculty has prepared some ice cream too so we’d love to have you join!🍦

No registration required, just head down!

📢 JOIN THE CMS 9TH EXCO!!

Passionate about the communications industry? Want to shape events, build industry connections, and lead CMS to new heights? It’s Time to Comm-IT 🫵

Whether you're into creatives, events, or partnerships, there’s a role for you!

💙 JOIN THE TEAM NOW!
📅 Sign-up by 18th April 2025, 12pm
🔗 Apply here

You don’t need to be a comms major — just a CMS member with a passion for making an impact!

Got questions? Telegram @sherrifahh or @s_triplel for more details!

📢 RECRUITMENT EXTENDED: JOIN THE CMS 9TH EXCO!

Missed the first round? Good news — we’re reopening applications!

If you're passionate about the communications industry and ready to shape events, drive partnerships, or unleash your creativity, this is your chance to Comm-IT 🫵

💙 Be part of a team that leads, connects, and creates impact
🔗 Apply here

Open to all CMS members — no comms major required!

Got questions? DM @jayxna or @sherrifahh on Telegram.

[Join SMU CMS at Vivace 2025!]

We’re kicking off the semester with our new vox-pop interview series! Drop by our booth to yap and stand a chance to win a Popmart and Playmade Voucher!

📅 Date: 14–15 August
🕙 Time: 10AM–5PM
📍 Location: Booth A6, SSU Noticeboard, B1 aisle towards LKSCB

✨Here’s what awaits you at our booth:
🎁 Be among the first 10 sign-ups at our booth each day and answer our “unCOMMon Sense question to win a Playmade voucher

🎯 Stand a chance to win a $20 Pop Mart voucher in our lucky draw

🎤 Get featured in our fun vox pop interview series

💼 Explore networking events, company visits, and workshops

Know someone who isn’t a member yet? 🎫

Sign up here for just $10 to enjoy free access to events, priority slots, internship/ work opportunities and exclusive giveaways for your entire SMU life.

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @smucms

Got questions? DM @jjiayiiii or @jayxna on Telegram.

Ready to network? Possible internship opportunities? Come down to our booth at A6 near the escalator towards LKCSB to get a chance to talk to Aedan Lai, VP of Temasek’s Public Affairs team who will be doing a surprise appearance near 12:30pm!

Quick FYI if you haven’t gotten to know him from our previous events, Aedan has 15yrs of exp across various PR functions including marketing, branding, financial & crisis comms and investor relations. 🏦✍️

Grab this chance to ask him anything on your mind from career journey advice to what employers are looking out for (psst…we heard he may also be sharing abt some internship oppts they have so network wisely😉)

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO VISIT US! 🚨

Still haven’t spilled your juiciest story or dropped your smoothest pickup line? 👀

Don’t worry our vox pop interview is still happening at our booth today —and trust us, you don’t want to miss out on this final yapping opportunity 😉✨

See you there!

🧐 Curious about All Things PR & Comms?

Join us at our fireside chat with PRCA, the world’s largest professional body for public affairs, PR, and communications

Representing PRCA, Meredith Carson (Founder & CEO, Growth Ensemble) and Agung S. Ongko (Partner & Director, Strategy & Insights, RICE) will lead this exclusive fireside chat, where you will gain:

🌟 First-hand insights into the PR & Comms industry
💡 Tips to break into the industry
🤝 The chance to connect directly with industry experts

📌 Event Details
Date: Friday, 5 September 2025
Time: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
Venue: LKCSB Seminar Room 2-7

💰 Fees
CMS Members: FREE! (Invite a non-CMS Member at a discounted rate of $2)

✨ Special Perk for CMS Members
The first 5 members to sign-up w a non-member friend will each get a $5 Playmade voucher! 🧋

🔗 Sign up here now!
DM @jayxna or @jjiayiiii for any questions

New Internship Posting - Philip Morris International

Title of Position: Portfolio & Brand Intern
Internship Duration: 3-6 months internship starting September 2025 or October 2025 onwards for 3.5 days per week

About the Position 🤓:
At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

In this role with Philip Morris Singapore Pte Ltd, you will report to the Manager, Portfolio Strategy and will support effective short and long-term portfolio strategies to drive long term profitability and sustainable market leadership.

Looking for Second and third-year undergraduates:
- Currently majoring in Business/ Marketing/ Innovation/ will be highly appreciated
- Above 21 years old at point of application
- Some past internship / case competition experiences in FMCG category will be a plus too
- Entrepreneurial & creative mindset, go-getter personality
- Strong English copywriting is essential, proficiency in Chinese is a plus
- An eye for design is a must. Basic competency levels in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop or similar design applications are highly desirable.

Additional skillsets:
- Excellent in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word
- Able to conduct analysis leveraging Power BI & Microsoft Excel

📝 Application Process:
For interested applicants, please apply here

🚨 GIVEAWAY TIME 🚨

The SMU Career Fair is happening on 5 Sep, and your next coffee treat could be on us! 🎁☕

We’re giving away 10 x $10 Starbucks gift cards, exclusively for SMU students!

How to enter:
1️⃣ Like the IG post: bit.ly/4pcFxYP
2️⃣ Comment why you’re excited to attend the Career Fair
3️⃣ Tag 2 friends who should totally come with you

Note: The Career Fair is open to all UGs (except Year 1s) and all PGs with less than 2 years of work experience.