Special Projects Coordinator (Brightspot & Digital Modules)

Role: Program Duta Guru, Special Projects Coordinator

Start Date: Immediate

Employment Type: Short Term - 8 months

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Reporting Line: Design & Training Manager

Role Purpose

The Special Projects Coordinator will bridge the gap between STEM pedagogy and digital storytelling. Working closely with the supervisor, the associate will assist in storyboarding, production logistics, video editing, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires independence in execution, strong organizational skills, and the ability to translate feedback into actionable improvements, while ensuring alignment with the overall project direction. Your work will directly enable our Duta Guru to lead world-class Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) across the nation.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the planning and execution of Brightspot & Digital Module projects to ensure all milestones and timelines are met.
• Develop structured storyboards and scripts that translate complex pedagogical concepts into engaging visual content.
• Manage end-to-end production logistics, including stakeholder interviews and on-site supervision of filming.
• Execute post-production editing to deliver high-quality video assets aligned with learning objectives and brand standards.
• Facilitate internal and stakeholder feedback sessions to gather and synthesize actionable insights for refinement.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and knowledge-sharing playbooks to ensure transparency and scalability for future use.
• Support additional responsibilities and ad-hoc tasks as needed to contribute to the team.

Role Requirements

Competencies required for the role

As people join TFM, we expect individuals to be aligned with our core values, have passion and drive to the TFM mission.

Technical/ Functional competencies:

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), Confluence and familiar with basic project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Proficient in DaVinci Resolve for video editing and production of high-quality drafts.
• Basic graphic/visual design (e.g., Canva, Photoshop).
• Familiarity with video/audio equipment setup.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in educational, training, or non-profit environments.

Leadership competencies:

• Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple streams of work, and independently prioritise tasks while keeping the supervisor informed and aligned.
• Strong desire to learn new things and grow professionally
• Ability to be adaptable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and stakeholders
• Able to think strategically, critically, innovatively, and in a resourceful manner
• Honing the mindset of continuously developing employees.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and industry best practices to adopt and develop relevant strategies for organisation effectiveness and sustainability.
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and attention to detail in all aspects of the project.
• Communicate proactively to ensure smooth collaboration with stakeholders.
• Uphold professionalism and accountability in managing project deliverables.
• A passion for STEM education and a belief in the power of sharing best practices to improve teaching quality.

Experiences & qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Multimedia, Project Management, Education Technology, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience (including internship or volunteer experience) in project coordination, video production, or digital content development.
• Strong written and verbal skills and excellent proficiency in English and basic proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we apologise that we will not be able to respond to all applicants - only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.