Communications & Engagement Manager (Media Relations)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) in Singapore is seeking a communications professional to join the Strategic Communications & Engagement Group. You will help develop and implement strategies to promote understanding of HDB’s policies and programmes.

In Media Relations, you will strategise publicity plans, organise media visits and events, craft timely responses to queries, and monitor coverage to address issues of public interest. The role includes a 1-year contract.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of English and strong interpersonal skills.
• Keen interest in current affairs and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in communications, journalism, design, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategise and execute publicity plans across mainstream and online media.
• Plan media visits and events to raise awareness of policies and programmes.
• Assess and craft timely responses to media queries, forum letters, and editorials.
• Monitor media coverage and plan publicity to address issues of public interest.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Interest in current affairs

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.