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

Ministry of Digital Development and Information; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information in Singapore seeks a policy-focused strategist to formulate funding policies, design governance safeguards, and steer public service media funding in a fast-changing technology landscape.

You will translate local audience insights into strategies, manage funding agreements to meet KPIs, and build partnerships with media entities and government agencies to advance Singapore's public service media agenda.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy issues intersecting media, law and tech.
• Independent, hands-on problem solver.
• Excellent communication, written and oral.
• Comfortable with numbers and data.
• Passion for media and public service content.

Responsibilities

• Formulate funding policies and governance safeguards.
• Translate audience insights into strategies for growth.
• Develop policies to expand public service media internationally.
• Manage funding agreements to achieve KPIs.
• Engage with media organisations and government agencies.
• Advocate for the role of public service media.

Skills

Policy experience

Media regulation

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Numeracy

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Policy/legal background

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

• 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

Requirements

• 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!