Communications Manager

cw; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CW in Singapore is seeking a Communications Manager to lead the PR and corporate communications for the Town Council, aligning strategies with residents, MPs and GRLs. You will chair the Strategic Communications Committee and manage a team of 4 officers, handling queries, events and cross-agency outreach.

You will drive media relations, community engagement, and ensure timely delivery of communications across print and digital channels, including large-scale town events.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mass Communications or equivalent with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and able to work under pressure and tight timelines.
• Leadership qualities.
• Experience as a digital content creator.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Secretary of Strategic Communications Committee.
• Develop the PR strategy to maintain relationships and improve channels between Town Councils and residents, MPs and GRLs.
• Lead the Communications Team to provide PR and corporate communication services to the Town Council.
• Lead and motivate a team of 4 officers/executives.
• Manage and engage residents and public queries, feedback and complaints.
• Strategize outreach to residents and the public about estate works and initiatives.
• Manage press queries and print/social media.
• Coordinate community events and provide event management support to property teams.
• Lead Town Council events (1000-2000 participants) and private events (100-200 participants).
• Work with MPs, grassroots organisations and government agencies to enhance image.
• Attend site meetings and community events.
• Liaise with agencies on cross-agency PR projects.
• Attend chit chat sessions and Town Hall meetings as required.
• Meet with senior grassroots leaders and MPs on case-related matters and determine PR approach.
• Any other ad-hoc duties delegated by management.

Skills

Excellent organisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Team player

Digital content creator

Education

Mass Communications degree

Job description

Communications Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

• Secretary of Strategic Communications Committee
• To come up with the Public Relation strategy to maintain mutual relationship and improve the channels of communications between the Town Councils and the stakeholders such as residents, 6 MPs and GRLs.
• Lead the Communications Team to provide Public Relations and Corporate Communication service to the Town Council.
• Lead and motivate a team of 4 officer/executives.
• Management and Engagement of residents and public queries, feedback and complaints.

• Strategize and enhance outreach to the residents and public to update on estate works and Town Council’s initiatives
• Managing press queries and print/social media.
• Coordinate community events and provide event management support to property teams
• To lead the team and organise Town Council’s events (involving 1000-2000 participants) and private events involving 100-200 participants
• Work closely with the 6 MPs, various grassroots organisations and government agencies to enhance corporate and client’s image
• Attend all relevant site meetings and community events
• Liaise with relevant agencies on appropriate public relation perspective for cross agencies collaborative projects.
• Attend chit chat sessions and Town Hall meetings where required.
• Meet up with senior grassroot leaders and/or MPs on case related matters and work out appropriate PR approach for each individual case.
• Any other ad-hoc duties delegated by the management

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Mass Communications or equivalent, with at least 7 years of relevant experience
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and able to work under pressure and tight timelines
• Have Leadership qualities
• Relevant experiences in digital content creator field
• Team player