Communications & Engagement Manager (Media Relations)

Housing and Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing and Development Board (HDB) seeks a dynamic communications professional to join its Strategic Communications & Engagement Group. You will develop and implement communications strategies to promote understanding of HDB’s policies and programmes across media and owned platforms.

You will strategise publicity plans, organise media visits, craft rapid responses to inquiries, and monitor coverage to shape public perception of HDB policies. Contract available for 1 year.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Keen interest in current affairs; thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Prior experience in communications, journalism, design, or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement publicity plans to profile Singapore's public housing programme and policies across mainstream and online media.
• Plan and organise media visits and events; engage media to raise awareness of HDB's policies.
• Craft timely responses to media queries, forum letters, editorials and similar requests.
• Monitor media coverage and plan publicity to address issues of media interest.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Current affairs interest

Media relations

Job description

What the role is:

As a member of HDB’s Strategic Communications & Engagement Group, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the development and implementation of communications strategies to promote understanding of HDB’s policies and programmes.

What you will be working on:

Your role in Media Relations includes:

• Strategising and executing publicity plans to profile Singapore’s public housing programme and policies across mainstream and online news media, and on HDB’s owned platforms
• Planning and organising media visits and events and engaging the media to create greater awareness and understanding of HDB’s policies and programmes
• Assessing and crafting timely responses to media queries, forum letters, commentaries and editorials
• Monitoring and providing analysis of media coverage on HDB, and planning publicity to address issues of media interest

What we are looking for:

Requirements

You should possess an excellent command of English and strong interpersonal skills. You should also have a keen interest in current affairs and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in communications, journalism, design, or a related field will be a strong advantage.

Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year contract at the first instance.

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home. Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.