WE TAKE YOU ABOVE BEYOND
Take your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.
Job Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will bring editorial judgement, intellectual curiosity, bilingual capability and strong project management skills. Key responsibilities include:
i) Editorial Strategy and Standards
Develop and champion editorial standards for ArtScience Museum and Attractions across various platforms and public programmes.
Ensure consistent tone, style, terminology and institutional voice, adapting language for different audiences and formats.
Advise on structure, hierarchy, accessibility and readability for exhibition texts, labels, scripts, webpages and learning resources.
ii) Publications
Lead editorial development for publications, brochures, essays, guides and partner print materials.
Work with curators, artists, writers, designers, publishers, translators and partners to shape content from concept to final proof.
Commission, edit and proofread all written content across all digital and print materials
Manage schedules, version control, proofreading stages and final sign-off to ensure consistent and timely delivery.
Ensure publications meet standards for accuracy, accessibility, permissions, image crediting and quality.
iii) Museum Interpretation for Exhibitions
Work with curators, exhibition teams, internal and external partners to develop interpretative frameworks from concept to installation.
Translate artistic, scientific, technological and cultural ideas into clear, engaging and accurate language for broad audiences.
Support content hierarchies, visitor journeys and layered interpretation for both general and specialist audiences.
iv) Website and Digital Content
Create and oversee website content acting as the interface between Musuem and MBS marketing and digital teams
Ensure web copy is accurate, timely, audience-focused and aligned with brand, campaign and ticketing needs.
Adapt long-form curatorial, educational and programme content into concise, searchable and accessible digital copy.
Ensure digital content follows editorial standards, accessibility principles, SEO considerations and bilingual requirements.
v) Education and Public Programmes Content
Work with the team to develop and edit learning resources, festival copy, event descriptions, biographies, programme notes, workshop materials and scripts.
Ensure content for schools, families, educators, general visitors and specialist audiences is clear, age-appropriate and inclusive.
Collaborate with producers and educators on language for talks, workshops, tours, screenings, festivals and community engagement.
vi) Bilingual English/Mandarin Content Development
Provide high-quality English writing, editing, proofreading and quality assurance with sensitivity to tone, nuance and register.
Review and quality check Mandarin content, translations and bilingual materials for accuracy, cultural appropriateness and visitor experience.
Work with translators, vendors and stakeholders to manage bilingual workflows, terminology and consistency.
vii) Work within the Marina Bay Sands Operating Environment
Work with senior managers and colleagues across the Museum and wider Attractions portfolio to support effective communication on key content matters.
Work collaboratively across Marina Bay Sands, including Marketing, Communications, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Procurement and other departments.
Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when necessary.
Job Requirements
Education & Certification
Degree in English, Literature, Art History, Museum Studies, Publishing, Journalism, Communications, Translation, Chinese Studies or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience in editing, publishing, museum interpretation, translation or communications is advantageous.
Experience
At least 4 years’ experience in editing, publishing, museum…