Coen Sim
Summary
Coen is a communications wizard with proven experience in crafting compelling narratives across written, spoken, and digital platforms. Pursuing a bachelor of communication studies following a diploma in mass communication, he is skilled at turning complex ideas into clear, engaging content that informs, inspires, and motivates. Known for bold creative thinking, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly under tight deadlines, Coen consistently delivers high-quality work that leaves a lasting impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Features Writer
NTU HEY! Magazine / NTU SOH Constellations Magazine
01.2024 - Current
- Content ideation: Pitching ideas for potential stories, media listening and networking to source for ideas and potential feature opportunities
- Coordination: working closely with NTU Corporate Communications team to create written content to enhance NTU's branding
- Feature writing: Have written and had 10 articles published to date; short-form (HEY!) and long-form prose (Constellations)
Geospatial Mapper (NSF)
Ministry of Defence, SAF Mapping Unit
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Served as a team leader: liased between unit leadership and subordinates for 1 year and 8 months
- Tasked to start and teach a small team of 4 to carry out a specialized geospatial function
- Additional ad-hoc media projects: graphic design for the unit logo, photography and videography, as well as sentiment-testing interviews with other NSFs
Public Relations Intern
The Hoffman Agency
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Account Servicing: Facilitating communications between clients and the media; attached to over 6 clients + ad-hoc projects
- Content: Op-ed articles, press releases, media alerts, commentary and social media copy
- Media Monitoring: Daily news tracking / reporting for clients
Subeditor
The UrbanWire
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Sub-Editor: Copyedit and proofread articles/videos submitted by the team/guest writers
- Led a team of 11 journalism students along with a second subeditor and 2 editors
- Newsletter Editor: Curate, write and edit content for the publication's newsletter
- Writer/Video Editor: Write articles/produce videos
Education
Bachelor of Communication Studies - Communications
Wee Kim Wee School of Communications And Information, Nanyang Technological University
Singapore07-2027
Mass Communication
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore05-2021
Skills
- Digital Journalism
- Brand Publicity
- Client Servicing
- Content Creation
- Oratory/Hosting
- Deadline management
- Writing for diverse formats
- Relationship building
- Out-of-the-box creative ideation
- Engaging storytelling
Accomplishments
- Mad Stars 2025 Advertising Competition, Young Stars category – Chairperson's Special Award
- Branding to Asia Competition 2024 – 3rd Place
Websites
Timeline
Features Writer
NTU HEY! Magazine / NTU SOH Constellations Magazine
01.2024 - Current
Geospatial Mapper (NSF)
Ministry of Defence, SAF Mapping Unit
07.2021 - 07.2023
Public Relations Intern
The Hoffman Agency
09.2020 - 02.2021
Subeditor
The UrbanWire
04.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Communication Studies - Communications
Wee Kim Wee School of Communications And Information, Nanyang Technological University
Mass Communication
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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