Assistant Manager/Manager, Media Strategy

IMDA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government entity in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Manager/Manager to join their Media Industry Group. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and shaping the growth of Singapore’s media ecosystem. Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in strategy and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. This is a full-time position that requires a proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, start-ups and/or venture capital.
• Proven track record in strategic, transformational planning.
• Ability to distill complex ideas into clear strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the media landscape in Singapore.
• Assist in designing strategies for a vibrant media ecosystem.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Skills

Strategic planning

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Research skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Background in Social Sciences/Business/Economics

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager/Manager to join the Media Industry Group’s Strategy and Planning team. The successful candidate must be a critical thinker and will assist in developing strategic plans for Singapore’s media industry, analysing market trends, and supporting implementation to drive success across the Media Industry Group (MIG).

Responsibilities

• Develop holistic understanding of the media landscape in Singapore — comprising market-leading media MNCs, globally competitive media companies and talents, and active industry associations.
• Assist in designing strategies and programmes to develop a vibrant media ecosystem in Singapore, and recommended course corrections as needed, that makes us an attractive media hub and gateway to SEA.
• Assist in developing, integrating and tracking key performance indicators across different business units in the Media Industry Group, to maximise synergies and maintain alignment across all levels, thus creating a coherent narrative to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely review/reporting of key workstreams and critical performance metrics.
• Ensure cross-functional and cross-conglomerate collaboration by influencing cross-functional teams, building partnerships across the organisation to drive initiatives to on-time, on-budget successful outcomes.
• Assist in shaping long-term direction and growth of the Media Industry Group (MIG). This may involve issue identification, prioritisation, strategy development, resource allocation etc.
• Stay updated on latest global trends related to Media (e.g. tech space, creative space, global MNCs) to provide recommendations that address gaps/improve existing processes and facilitate strategic decision-making in ensuring competitiveness of our media ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, start-ups and/or venture capital.
• Track record in developing/implementing strategic, transformational and/or course-correctional plans; working in cross-functional environments and managing multi-stakeholder conflicts effectively.
• Ability to distill complex ideas into clear strategies in slides and writing with some degree of independence.
• Problem-solving aptitude, critical and creative thinking – able to piece together the big picture resourcefully if required.
• Ability to perform research independently with the intention to draw insights and articulate strategic recommendations.
• Personal drive, excellence, organisational and time management skills as seen from high performance in past organisations; with ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while balancing multiple projects.
• Adaptable and comfortable with wayfinding in an ambiguous yet dynamic environment, while applying interpersonal skills that maintain and build strategic partnerships within the organisation.
• Collaborative, cares for others, and able to form close bond within a lean team.
• Background in Social Sciences/Business/Economics preferred but not compulsory.

What we are looking for Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Position will commensurate with experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries
• Government Administration

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