Mathangi Elangovan

I'm drawn to storytelling that brings clarity and meaning to complex ideas. Through my work in journalism and corporate communications, I have shaped narratives across writing, social media, and video, and have come to value the role of thoughtful strategy, tone, and audience awareness in building messages that are both credible and impactful.

Corporate Communications Manager (Content Creation) at Singapore Academy of Law (2024-04 – Present)

• Produced multi-format communications content across articles, social media posts, videos, eDMs, and presentations, tailoring messaging for different stakeholder audiences.
• Crafted feature articles for SAL's member eDM, interviewing legal professionals including senior judges, Senior Counsel, and leading practitioners to translate practice insights and sector developments into clear narratives.
• Created content for SAL-led and collaborative events, working with internal teams and external partners to highlight programmes and SAL's role within the legal ecosystem.
• Represented SAL in communications planning with key external stakeholders, including the Singapore International Commercial Court and the Ministry of Law.
• Authored content for two Annual Reports, shaping organisational narratives and key messages
• Conceptualised content for corporate videos and worked with vendors on filming and post-production, ensuring alignment with messaging and brand standards.
• Led internal communications through weekly newsletter and contributed to the revamp of SAL's corporate website.
• Coordinated corporate visits for international delegations, including legal professionals, judges, and academics, supporting stakeholder engagement and institutional representation.
• Supported planning and execution of the Chief Justice's Cup, contributing to event communications and helping raise S$205,000 for charitable causes.

Multimedia Journalist, Social Media Manager at Singapore Press Holdings (2022-02 – 2024-01)

• Authored in-depth long-form feature stories on youth, sustainability, social issues, and community initiatives, grounded in research and strong narrative structure.
• Conducted on-the-ground reporting and interviews, shaping lived experiences and complex topics into clear, human-centred stories.
• Produced reflective, explanatory, and issue-driven features, demonstrating range beyond daily news reporting.
• Produced engaging one-minute news videos that distilled feature themes into concise, story-led digital formats.
• Conceptualised and produced podcasts to extend feature narratives through conversational and audio storytelling.
• Curated and managed social media content, adapting long-form stories for digital audiences while maintaining engagement and consistency.
• Utilised language skills to translate and adapt articles, enabling wider reach across diverse audiences.
• Conceptualised and executed photoshoots, contributing visual depth to feature storytelling.

Digital Marketing Trainee at SHINE Children & Youth Services (2021-06 – 2022-01)

• Developed and executed comprehensive social media content plans for Facebook and Instagram, driving engagement and audience growth.
• Played a key role as an in-house writer for the ResiL!ience team launch event, showcasing exceptional written communication and storytelling abilities.
• Curated Canva posts, creating visually appealing and effective graphics for promotional purposes.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure cohesive messaging across various platforms and campaigns.

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History – Nanyang Technological University (2017 – 2021)

– Anderson Junior College (2015 – 2016)