Associate Director, Marketing & Communications (Media Relations Lead)

National University; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

National University of Singapore seeks a senior communications leader to shape and execute media strategies across research, ventures and programmes. You will lead interviews, briefings and events, guiding messaging for senior leaders and safeguarding reputation.

You will bring 12–15 years in media relations or corporate communications, with strong writing, storytelling and stakeholder management skills, plus experience guiding agencies and crisis communications in Singapore and the region.

Qualificações

• 12–15 years of experience in media relations, public relations or corporate communications.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering media strategies at scale.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing media engagements independently, from interviews and briefings to major launches and events.
• Strong understanding of the Singapore and regional media landscape; international experience is an advantage.
• Ability to translate complex subjects into compelling narratives and sound media advice.
• Experience managing PR agencies and advising senior stakeholders.
• Curiosity, energy and persistence, with a nose for interesting stories.

Responsabilidades

• Find and shape stories across research, ventures and programmes.
• Lead media strategy for major announcements and initiatives.
• Advise and protect reputation through crisis communications and messaging.
• Build influence with journalists and editors across Singapore and beyond.
• Measure media impact and turn insights into stronger strategies.
• Support strategic priorities and management reports with clear narratives.

Conhecimentos

Media relations

Public relations

Corporate communications

Leadership

Storytelling

Writing

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Interviewing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Find and shape stories: Uncover newsworthy ideas, breakthroughs and people across research, ventures and programmes. Develop sharp angles, headlines and narratives that stand out.
• Lead media strategy: Develop and execute media strategies for major announcements and initiatives. Pitch stories, manage media queries, and lead interviews, briefings, visits and events.
• Advise and protect reputation: Work with senior leaders and internal teams to sharpen messages, anticipate media interest and advise on issues and crisis communications.
• Build influence: Develop trusted relationships with journalists and editors across Singapore, the region and internationally. Lead PR agencies and coordinate activity across markets.
• Measure impact: Track media performance and turn insights into stronger strategies and results.
• Support strategic priorities: Contribute to key communications initiatives and management reports, ensuring narratives are clear, compelling and impact-driven.
• 12–15 years of experience in media relations, public relations or corporate communications, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering media strategies at scale.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with strong instincts for what makes a story newsworthy.
• Experience managing media engagements independently, from interviews and briefings to major launches and events.
• Strong understanding of the Singapore and regional media landscape; international experience is an advantage.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex subjects and translate them into compelling narratives and sound media advice.
• Experience managing PR agencies, advising senior stakeholders and handling issues or crisis communications.
• Curiosity, energy and persistence, with a nose for interesting stories and the drive to pursue them.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

• Job Type: 2-year Contract
• Location: Kent Ridge Campus
• Organisation: NUS Enterprise