I’m a strategic communicator and editor with close to 10 years of editorial and communications experience. I have crafted content on culture, environment, education, parenting, health, technology and more for newspapers, magazines and digital platforms, balancing investigative instincts with skillful storytelling. Having managed various types of editorial projects, I am a versatile and independent collaborator who pursues stories that matter while staying calm under pressure and keeping readers at the heart of every piece.

Rachel Kwek

I’m a strategic communicator and editor with close to 10 years of editorial and communications experience. I have crafted content on culture, environment, education, parenting, health, technology and more for newspapers, magazines and digital platforms, balancing investigative instincts with skillful storytelling. Having managed various types of editorial projects, I am a versatile and independent collaborator who pursues stories that matter while staying calm under pressure and keeping readers at the heart of every piece.

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I’m a strategic communicator and editor with close to 10 years of editorial and communications experience. I have crafted content on culture, environment, education, parenting, health, technology and more for newspapers, magazines and digital platforms, balancing investigative instincts with skillful storytelling.

Having managed various types of editorial projects, I am a versatile and independent collaborator who pursues stories that matter while staying calm under pressure and keeping readers at the heart of every piece.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Assistant Director, Strategic Communications & Media Operations at Ministry of Sustainability & the Environment
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Formulated and implemented detailed communication strategies for waste-related issues; planned events involving political office holders, prepared speeches and admin programmes; coordinated media coverage at events; produced social media posts; partnered with journalists and interagency teams; managed stakeholder relationships and tracked outcomes.
Assistant Editor, Brand Studio at Mediacorp
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Produced content for assigned publications, EDMS, advertorials and digital campaigns; managed production calendars and budgets; guided freelancers and vendors; liaised with clients; developed traffic drivers (editorial banners, social media) and analysed performance to optimise engagement.
English Closed Caption Producer (part-time) at Mediacorp
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Edited scripts for English programmes; inserted and timecoded subtitles to match audio output; ensured captions were synced and accurate for broadcast on CNA, Channel 5 and Okto.
Writer (Motherhood Magazine) at Eastern Holdings Private Limited
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Conceptualised and wrote over 100 articles for Motherhood Magazine’s print and digital editions; contributed regular health, parenting, technology and lifestyle features; produced advertising copy and advertorials; coordinated with brands and editors to secure sponsorships and manage photo shoots.
Freelance Journalist at Today and FDM Asia (Mediacorp / New Eastern Media)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Researched and produced lifestyle and entertainment pieces published in print and online; articles included celebrity interviews and features, with some pieces achieving high engagement metrics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Communications at Singapore University of Social Sciences
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization