Assistant Manager /Manager (Marketing & Communications)

Ministry of Digital Development and Information; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government ministry in Singapore seeks a Marketing & Communications officer. The candidate will manage digital channels, create engaging content, and enhance visibility. Ideal applicants have 1–3 years of marketing experience and strong design skills. This temporary contract role emphasizes strategic content creation and effective communication across various platforms.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing or social media.
• Strong writing and visual design skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant work.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital channels and create content.
• Lead event publicity and maintain calendar.
• Monitor engagement metrics and optimize reach.

Skills

Content creation

Social media engagement

Visual design skills

Written communication

Education

Background in Communications, Marketing or Design

Tools

Canva

Figma

Adobe

Job description

What the role is:

The Marketing & Communications officer is the voice of Lorong AI. The officer will build visibility and engagement across digital channels, ensuring members, events and collaborations reach the right audiences. This role requires a strategic content creator who balances speed with quality and understands that effective marketing amplifies authentic stories.

What you will be working on:

• Manage digital channels (WhatsApp, LinkedIn, X, website) and create content showcasing members, events and collaborations
• Lead event publicity and maintain the community calendar with regular announcements
• Monitor engagement metrics and provide recommendations to optimize reach and impact
• Collaborate with members and partners to amplify their initiatives while maintaining brand consistency

Officer Will Excel in This Role If They:

• Produce compelling written and visual content efficiently with minimal revisions
• Prioritize consistent execution over perfection and understand social media engagement strategies
• Translate technical or complex topics into accessible narratives
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment

What we are looking for:

• Background in Communications, Marketing, Design or related fields
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, social media or
• Strong writing and visual design skills (e.g. Canva, Figma, Adobe or similar tools)
• Portfolio demonstrating writing samples and digital content created
• Experience managing WhatsApp communities, LinkedIn pages, X accounts and websites preferred
• Familiarity with tech, AI or innovation ecosystems is an advantage
• Must be able to work in the evenings, when needed
• Note: This is a temporary contract position up to 1 year.

About Ministry of Digital Development and Information

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.