Director, Public Affairs (813487202A4) | Singapore, SG

Temasek International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment company seeks a Director of Public Affairs in Singapore. This leadership role involves managing the company's reputation by engaging stakeholders, developing communications strategies, and navigating complex geopolitical challenges. The ideal candidate will possess extensive media relations skills, leadership experience, and a strong command over both strategic messaging and team management.

Qualifications

• 20 years of relevant work experience; global firm experience preferred.
• Expertise in managing reputational issues and communications.
• Comfortable interacting with high-level media.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel on media and issues management.
• Formulate and execute effective communication strategies.
• Lead the Public Affairs team while managing reputational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Media Relations

Writing Skills

Education

Degree in Communications, Media, or Business

Job description

Director, Public Affairs (813487202A4)

Temasek International Pte Ltd Singapore Apply now Posted 2 days ago Self Employed Competitive

Director, Public Affairs (813487202A4)

Temasek International Pte Ltd Singapore Apply now

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$389 billion (US$288b, €267b, £228b, RMB2.08t) as at 31 March 2024. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$31 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S$420 billion.

Our Purpose So Every Generation Prospers guides us to make a difference for today's and future generations.

Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.

For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg

For Temasek Review 2024, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg

For Sustainability Report 2024, please visit www.temasek.com.sg/SR2024

Introduction

The Public Affairs team seeks to position, project, and protect the Temasek brand and reputation. We adopt an agile and multidisciplinary approach to communicate and engage with our stakeholders as well as deepen their understanding of Temasek - what we do and why we do the things that we do. This work includes proactive reputation, media and issues management. We also directly reach out to external audiences on our social platforms, curating and developing content for more meaningful story telling.
The Public Affairs function is made up of four pillars:

• Corporate Reputation Management
• Media, Transactions and Issues Management
• Brand Building and Positioning
• Digital Storytelling and Campaign Management

Responsibilities

Against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical tensions, protectionism and populism, reputational management is immensely critical for Temasek as it seeks to position itself as a trusted investor globally.

This is a leadership role within the Public Affairs (PA) team that will provide strategic counsel to our internal and external stakeholders on Media and Issues Management, Brand Building, as well as Reputation Management. It will also involve formulating and executing effective communications strategies and programmes. He/she will be one of the senior team leaders within the PA team and is expected to have strong people management experience.

He/she will be expected to develop a deep understanding of Temasek and its portfolio, and the acute ability t o anticipate and identify potential issues and its impact on Temasek's reputation and provide counsel effectively. This will require the candidate to have a strong grasp of the global media landscape and the expertise to influence and shape public perceptions of Temasek.

He/she must have strong media networks and be adept and comfortable interacting with media at the highest levels in Singapore, regionally, and globally. The role requires an experienced, independent, and excellent communicator with outstanding writing skills and clarity in thinking and presentation style.

Requirements

• About 20 years of relevant work experience; past experiences in global firms across diverse cultures would be an advantage
• Degree in Communications, Media, and Business or a related field
• Deep expertise in managing reputational issues and transactions related communications
• Strong media relations skills and global network
• Leadership experience in managing teams
• Highly responsive; able to perform in a fast-paced environment and across markets dealing with the 24/7 news cycle; and can effectively meet tight deadlines
• Able to quickly assimilate complex issues and transactions, and highly skilled in distilling the complex into relatable and impactful messages to target audiences
• Excellent writing and collaboration skills, including a strong ability to lead juniors by example, and to engage senior stakeholders with persuasion and influence
• An effective team player who is able to contribute towards shared goals
• Interested applicants must submit both a cover letter and resume . Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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