Assistant Manager - Manager (Strategic Communications & Media Relations)

Energy Market Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Energy Market Authority (EMA) in Singapore seeks a strategic communications professional to develop and execute public communications plans. You will work with media, stakeholders, and internal teams to craft clear narratives and impactful campaigns about energy initiatives.

You will gather insights from data to strengthen messaging, manage crises when needed, and ensure consistent communication across channels. Strong writing and stakeholder engagement are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Education in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills to make complex topics accessible.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
• Proactive, able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Analytical skills to turn data into insights.
• Experience with earned, owned, and paid media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive communication strategies and campaigns to raise public awareness and inform on energy initiatives.
• Create compelling content for media releases, pitches, and other channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and handle media inquiries.
• Gather and analyse data to evaluate communication effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Manage issues and crisis communications when required and participate in drills.
• Coordinate internal communications to keep staff informed of key initiatives.

Skills

Strong writing

Storytelling

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/PR/journalism or related field

Job description

What the role is:

Enjoy making complex topics clear, relatable and engaging?

Energy is at the heart of our daily lives – it powers our daily lives and businesses. As part of the Strategic Communications and Media Relations team, you will develop and execute public communications strategies and plans, to make complex energy issues clear and relatable. This includes working closely with the media to bridge gaps in energy awareness and understanding. The role also involves the use of data and insights to strengthen how EMA communicates and engages the public. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help ensure consistent narratives across all communications channels.

What you will be working on:

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Communications: Develop comprehensive communication strategies and campaigns, and shape narratives to raise awareness, educate, and inform the public about energy-related initiatives, policies, and programmes. This would include collaborating with colleagues to shape communications plans, identify risks and opportunities, and presenting proposed plans to key stakeholders where required.
• Content Development: Be a storyteller and create compelling and impactful content for various platforms. These would include materials such as media releases, pitches, and content for other public communications channels.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with media outlets to develop stories, facilitate accurate reporting, as well as manage media enquiries and engagements.
• Research and Insights: Gather and analyse data to evaluate the effectiveness of public communication strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Issue and Crisis Communications: Manage issues and crisis communications when required. Participate in crisis communications exercises as part of emergency preparedness measures.
• Internal Communication: Help ensure colleagues are informed of key initiatives and latest news.

What we are looking for:

• Education in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns, preferably in the public sector or a related field. Experience across earned, owned, and paid media will be an advantage.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills that can make complex issues accessible and engaging.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence and ability to present ideas and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive self-starter with ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills to turn data into insights, and have attention to detail. Experience in managing communications research or sentiment surveys will be an advantage.

About Energy Market Authority

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore.At EMA, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning and employee well-being. Joining us means embarking on a meaningful career where you will be part of a transformative journey towards a clean energy future, experiencing a unique adventure of discovery and growth.We empower our people to drive innovation at every level Our open culture encourages teams to embrace diverse perspectives, enabling you to push beyond the status quo We are committed to energising your growth through ample opportunities for skill development. helping you become an expert in your field and a valuable asset to the energy industry.
Visit: www.ema.gov.sg for more information.

• You also stand to enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits which are designed to meet your needs and prioritise your holistic well-being.