Corporate Communications Officer

Security and Intelligence Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Security and Intelligence Division in Singapore seeks a communications professional to lead strategic objectives, conceptualise campaigns, and drive multi-channel content to raise awareness of SID initiatives.

The role includes developing measurement approaches, managing channels, and building strong stakeholder relationships while staying ahead of trends in digital engagement.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Communications/Marketing/Digital Media or equivalent or at least two years in a Marketing/Communications/Digital Engagement role.
• Experience in basic video editing, design and/or content creation for social media.
• Good understanding of multi-channel communications, including social media trends.
• Confident in project management and enjoys working in a people-oriented environment.
• Creative, with an interest or flair for storytelling.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to see the big picture and also a keen eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Motivated team player, as well as an independent self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications objectives for SID
• Conceptualise and execute marketing projects and programmes to drive awareness
• Manage the overall channel strategy for the Communications team
• Stay abreast of market trends to develop timely content
• Develop data-driven monitoring approaches to analyse effectiveness
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and partners
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team
• Design and implement workplace processes with future needs in mind
• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise potential

Skills

Video editing

Content creation

Social media

Project management

Storytelling

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Education

University degree in Communications/Marketing/Digital Media or equivalent

Two years in Marketing/Communications/Digital Engagement

Job description

You will be part of a team that plays an instrumental role in developing strategic communications plans for SID, and the conceptualisation and execution of key communication initiatives and campaigns for SID.

What you will be working on

• Develop and implement strategic communications objectives for SID
• Conceptualise and execute effective marketing projects and programmes (including content creation and design) to drive greater awareness of initiatives and developments within SID
• Manage the overall channel strategy for the Communications team, including identifying appropriate platforms and modes of communication for different projects and messages
• Stay abreast of market trends and best practices to develop quality content that is relevant and timely to our target audience
• Develop data-driven monitoring approaches to regularly analyse the effectiveness of SID's communications plan
• Foster strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners

If you are in a senior role, in addition to the above, you will need to:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team
• Design and implement workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind
• Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and guide your team’s professional growth, in both general and technical areas.
• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential

What you will gain:

• Exposure to different parts of SID and opportunities to enhance interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Experience handling a range of communication activities, from building a communications strategy to executing communications campaigns, and rolling out brand initiatives
• Opportunity to formulate communications narratives that help ensure organisational alignment on key initiatives and developments

  What we are looking for

  • Singapore Citizens only
  • A university degree in Communications/Marketing/Digital Media or equivalent or at least two years in a Marketing/Communications/Digital Engagement role
  • Prior experience or proven track record in basic video editing, design and/or content creation for social media (e.g. short-form videos, social posts, photography) is preferred
  • Good understanding of multi-channel communications, including social media trends
  • Confident in project management and enjoys working in a people-oriented environment
  • Creative, with an interest or flair for storytelling
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to see the big picture and also a keen eye for detail .
  • Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
  • Motivated team player, as well as an independent self-starter