Senior Manager/ Assistant Director, Communications

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned professional to lead corporate communications and public relations efforts. This role involves working closely with senior management to enhance brand reputation, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and implement strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing communications, guiding content strategy, and addressing crises effectively. If you are passionate about making a social impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate communications/public relations with supervisory experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide video production to align with organizational messaging and goals.
• Establish and execute branding and identity strategies.
• Manage media relations and train spokespersons.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Public Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

Crisis Management

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Situational Judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication

Master’s degree in a related specialisation

Job description

Primary Objective(s) of Position

The incumbent will interface directly with Senior Management in organisation-wide efforts to enhance and maintain reputation, strengthen brand recall, support business sustainability, identify and build strategic partnerships, and operationalise an organisational strategy, so as to ultimately position the organisation as a progressive and formidable agency within its relevant sector. As the incumbent will need to be agile, creative and adept at working with a myriad of internal and external stakeholders. They will be expected to implement the organisation's strategic vision through their role in development, sustainability, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Assets: Guide the Video and Production lead to ensure alignment in objectives for messaging and storylines for in-house videos, clips and production, which support macro organisational goals, and the organisation's persona

• Branding: Establish, advance, and execute messaging and identity for the organisation, in collaboration with the senior management and Communications lead

• Content: Work with, and guide the Communications lead to curate a refined creative content strategy for the organisation

• Media relations: Ensure that identified spokespersons undergo periodic media training sessions

• Positioning: Guide both the Communications lead and Digital and Creative lead in strengthening the organisation’s competitive positioning and digital presence

• Reputation: Work alongside other Crisis Directorate members to effectively address crises as they arise, and operationalise a proactive issues management approach

Job Requirements

• Seasoned professional with at least eight years of experience in corporate communications/public relations, or stakeholder engagement. At least five of those years must have been in a supervisory position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or Business. A Master’s degree in a related specialisation is a plus.

• Experience in interacting with staff across different levels and community partners through good stakeholder management.

• Confidence in handling sensitive information and working directly with C-suite personnel.

• Expertise in crisis management is a plus.

• Project/change management experience is a plus.

• Good situational judgement and critical thinking skills.

• Passion for social impacts and outcomes.