Assistant Director (Public & Digital Communications)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a seasoned communications leader to develop and drive public and digital strategies that protect the national defence image and public trust in NS and SAF. You will lead a team, coordinate cross‑functional efforts, and manage media relationships to shape perceptions and respond to incidents.

You will engage local and international media, coordinate publicity events, and operate as a Service Account Manager while balancing policy considerations and

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in journalism, media, public relations or corporate communications.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is useful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies
• Manage local and international media engagement
• Handle crisis and incident communications
• Leverage mainstream and social media platforms
• Shape positive perceptions among key audiences
• Represent MINDEF/SAF in media interactions
• Function as Service Account Manager
• Coordinate communications and publicity events

Skills

Strong written and spoken English

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team collaboration / multi‑discipline

Education

Education in Communication Studies, Political Science or Social sciences

Job description

What The Role Is

You lead a team to formulate, coordinate and execute public and digital communication strategies that strengthen MINDEF/SAF's corporate image and maintain public trust in national defence, National Service (NS) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

What You Will Be Working On

• Develop and execute communication strategies


• Manage local and international media engagement


• Handle crisis and incident communications


• Leverage mainstream and social media platforms


• Shape positive perceptions among key audiences


• Represent MINDEF/SAF in media interactions


• Function as Service Account Manager


• Coordinate communications and publicity events

Challenge(s)

• Balancing policy sensitivity with operational considerations


• Coordinating multiple stakeholders to meet organisational objectives


• Maintaining composure and adaptability during major incidents


• Managing rapid changes in short-cycle media environment


• Building and maintaining effective media relationships


• Working odd hours and travelling overseas on short notice

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Communication Studies, Political Science or Social sciences


• At least 6 years of experience in journalism, media, public relations or corporate communications


• Strong command of both written and spoken English


• Proficiency in a second language (Mandarin, Malay, Tamil) is useful


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team


• Ability to work independently


• Assertive, meticulous and detail-oriented.


• Keen interest in Singapore's media, political, defence and security developments


• Good understanding of Singapore's media landscape


• Ability to work odd hours and travel overseas on short notice for work

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.