Regulatory Assistant Internship

Company

Asia Video Industry Association
- avia.org

Designation

Regulatory Assistant Internship

Date Listed

10 Apr 2025

Job Type

Entry Level / Junior Executive
- Intern/TS

Job Period

From Jun 2025 - Jun 2026

Profession

Advertising / Media

Industry

Others

Location Name

Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, Techplace II, Singapore

Address

5012 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Singapore 569876

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Allowance / Remuneration

$1,500 - 1,900 monthly

Company Profile

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. Understanding global trends in media, AVIA is focused specifically on addressing issues in the video markets of Asia.

**Job Description**:
Regulatory Assistant Intern (May 2025 - May 2026)

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is recruiting to fill a one-year internship position in its Hong Kong office. The job of the Regulatory Assistant Intern is to assist AVIA’s Chief Policy Officer and Director of Policy & Research with conducting advocacy work on behalf of AVIA member companies. This involves liaising with member companies and regional governments, researching regional regulatory policy, tracking developments, and providing administrative support by organising meetings and outreach events. Many of the position’s specific tasks/responsibilities depend on current industry developments and changes to regional policy.

The job provides a front-row view into the changing video industry in Asia. With more and more Asian consumers watching video products online, the industry is racing to keep up. The changes affecting the industry - given the advent of technology - will strongly affect the intern’s role and activities.

**Responsibilities**:
3 Key Areas: Advocacy; Research; and Administrative Support
- Research industry conditions and monitor regulatory developments in surrounding markets; and keep AVIA members informed about any new regulatory happenings
- Organise quarterly online/in-person AVIA committee meetings for legal and regulatory experts in HK and other locations around Asia, including sending invitations and managing the attendance list
- Arrange meeting logistics with venue/ events staff for in-person meetings
- Prepare necessary meeting documents and PowerPoint presentations
- Take notes and prepare meeting minutes to be sent out to members
- Take a key role as the Policy Roundtable Coordinator in organising the annual Policy Roundtable at the AVIA Asia Video and OTT Summit in December
- Send invitations to government officials and industry executives
- Liaise with government agencies and distinguished guests to arrange travel plans and accommodation
- Coordinate with venue staff to arrange roundtable logistics
- Prepare materials for the roundtable, including an agenda, floorplan, name tags etc.
- Track expenses and produce a final budget
- Manage follow-up tasks, such as updating the contact database in the Customer Resource Management (CRM) software, sending thank you letters to participants, etc.
- Assist with the organisation of other major AVIA/industry events
- Monitor news developments and contribute to bi-weekly newsletter (“Policy & Piracy Newsletter”), occasionally acting as editor
- Edit and proofread AVIA publications, including country reports, press releases, and different research studies
- Maintain contact database in the CRM

**Required Skills**:

- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and work confidently with mínimal direction
- Motivated and quick learner with a keen interest in government relations, economic policy, and media industries
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills

Additional Skills (Desirable but not required)
- Proficiency in an Asian language, especially Mandarin or Cantonese

Note:
For those interested in working in the Singapore office, they must be legally authorised to work in Singapore.

Application Instructions

Send your cover letter, resume and a writing sample to. Please be sure to include two references when applying.