Assistant Director (Media Sense & Response)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defence agency in Singapore seeks a leader to manage a team responsible for timely media analyses and updates related to defence and security. Candidates should have a strong background in communication, public relations, and the media landscape, alongside 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assessing risks to the agency's reputation and providing crisis communication advice. Proficiency in English and Microsoft Office is essential. Adeptness in managing information flow and ability to work during odd hours is needed.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in journalism, media, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Good understanding of the media landscape.
• Interest in political, defence, and security developments in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide updates and analyses of media reports and online discussions.
• Assess information landscape for key stakeholders.
• Offer crisis communication advice to preserve public trust.

Skills

Crisis communication

Media analysis

Decision-making support

Public relations

Communication

Education

Education in Communication, Social Sciences, Science, or Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

What the role is:

You lead a team to provide timely updates and analyses of media reports and online discussions relating to MINDEF/SAF as well as on defence and security.

What you will be working on:

• Assess the information domain landscape for key stakeholders
• Identify and evaluate risks to MINDEF/SAF's image and reputation
• Curate information into products for decision-making support
• Offer crisis communication advice and recommendations to preserve and strengthen public trust and confidence in national defence, National Service (NS) and the SAFChallenge(s)
• Managing massive influx of information effectively
• Making timely recommendations to support decision-making

What we are looking for:

• Education in Communication, Social Sciences, Science, or Technology
• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience preferred in journalism, media, public relations, corporate communications, and/or corporate planning
• Good understanding of the media landscape
• Interest in political, defence, and security developments in Singapore and the region
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Ability to think quickly in crisis situations
• Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous
• Adaptability to work odd hours on very short notice
• Willingness to perform rotational duties
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.