Assistant Manager, Strategic Communications

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager for Strategic Communications to develop impactful communication strategies. This role involves crafting communication narratives and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Candidates must have a degree in a related field and bilingual competency in English and one of the following: Chinese, Malay, or Tamil.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications or public relations.
• Experience in public sector or with government agencies is a plus.
• Ability to work with key journalists and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage media engagements and build communication assets.
• Monitor the effectiveness of communication campaigns.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Bilingual in English and Chinese/Malay/Tamil

Strong writing and editing skills

Research and analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in PR, Marketing, Communications, Journalism

Job description

Company Description

The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) is the steward of the City of Good vision for Singapore, where individuals, organisations, and leaders come together to give their best for others. Through our brands, programmes, and initiatives, we facilitate partnerships with non‑profits, organisations, public sector bodies, and individuals to enliven the giving ecosystem within Singapore. We invite you to join us in building a #CityofGood together.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and detail‑oriented Assistant Manager, Strategic Communications to ideate and execute internal and external communication strategies. This role is responsible for crafting compelling communication narratives, supporting media engagement/relations, and contributing to impactful communication strategies that will help advance the mission of building Singapore into a giving nation.

• Develop creative and impactful angles and opportunities to articulate NVPC's vision, mission, values, purpose and impact across a wide range of stakeholders
• Engage different teams and collaborate cross‑functionally with key stakeholders to develop press materials, speeches, and other communication assets
• Pitch and position NVPC's announcement, research, programmes and initiatives accurately and strategically, ensuring integration, consistency and alignment in brand and messaging
• Manage internal and external stakeholders on timelines, input, expectations and approvals around PR and communication deliverables
• Contribute to the success of media events and media relations efforts by building media targets, drafting pitches, coordinating interviews and running briefing sessions
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communication campaigns and initiatives, providing regular reports and insights for continuous improvement
• Conduct research on the latest media trends and spot opportunities for NVPC to insert a point of view
• Draft and edit internal communication materials such as posters and EDMs to effectively engage NVPC employees
• Handle day‑to‑day administrative tasks associated with communications projects and initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in PR, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related
• 5‑7 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or a related role. Experience in the public sector or experience liaising with government agencies is a plus
• Understands how to work well with key journalists, senior spokespersons and different types of stakeholders in the public service, corporate, non‑profit sector
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages
• Strong research and analytical skills to gather and interpret data for strategic insights
• Bilingual business competency in any of these languages: English, Chinese, Malay or Tamil
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Keen interest in current affairs, news, ESG and societal issues
• Positive can‑do attitude
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work
• Reliable and responsible