Assistant Manager/ Manager/ Senior Manager (Public Service Media)

Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) in Singapore seeks a policy-minded professional to formulate funding policies, design governance safeguards, and translate audience insights into strategic initiatives for public service media. You will manage funding agreements, engage with media and government partners, and help expand Singapore’s media perspective regionally.

The ideal candidate combines policy acumen with strong written communication, analytical thinking, and a

Qualifications

• Formulate sound funding policies and design governance safeguards for public funds.
• Translate audience insights into strategies to grow public service media reach.
• Develop policies to expand international presence of Singapore media.
• Manage funding agreements and ensure KPI achievement.
• Build relationships with media, government and stakeholders.
• Experience in policy, media, law, funding or tech advantageous.
• Independent, hands-on problem solver.
• Excellent written communication.
• Numbers-focused and strong critical thinking.
• Passion for media and local content/news.

Responsibilities

• Formulate sound funding policies and governance safeguards for public funds by media outlets receiving Government funding.
• Translate understanding of local audiences and media consumption behaviour into strategies or projects that help grow reach and impact of public service media.
• Develop policies to shore up public service media entities to expand internationally and build Singapore perspectives regionally.
• Manage funding agreements and grants to ensure compliance and achievement of KPIs and outcomes.
• Help Singaporeans feel represented by the Singapore identity through public service media.
• Build and manage relationships with media organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders to advocate for the role of public service media.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Media policy

Job description

• Formulate sound funding policies and design governance safeguards to ensure prudent use of public funds by media outlets receiving Government funding

• Translate understanding of local audiences and media consumption behaviour into strategies or projects that help grow the reach, relevance and impact of public service media in a fast-evolving, competitive landscape, especially in the age of rapid technological developments such as AI
• Develop policies to shore up our public service media entities to expand internationally, and build mindshare on Singapore perspectives around the region.
• Manage funding agreements and grants to ensure compliance with funding obligations and the achievement of agreed KPIs and outcomes.
• Help Singaporeans feel represented by, and resonate with the Singapore identity – through public service media
• Build and manage relationships with media organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders to advocate for the role of public service media, develop policies and drive implementation.

• Both public policy or private sector experience welcome

• The job deals with policy issues that intersect with media, law and tech. Work experience or background in media, law, regulation, funding , or tech would be advantageous

• Independent, hands-on problem solver
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively in writing

• Comfortable with numbers

• Excellent critical thinking skills

• Passion for media and local content/news!