Executive Manager (Media Relations)

Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore seeks a driven communications professional to join its media relations team. This role focuses on developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies to promote the agency's development plans and policies. Key responsibilities include crafting narratives for media and public engagement, managing public sentiment, and building relationships with journalists. Candidates should have a degree in communications or related fields and possess strong English language skills, with fresh graduates encouraged to apply. This position offers opportunities for growth in various communications functions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of communications experience specializing in media relations, fresh graduates welcomed.
• Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to profile URA's plans.
• Craft compelling narratives for various communication platforms.
• Drive media publicity and manage issues to protect URA's reputation.
• Engage and cultivate relationships with journalists.

Skills

Strong command of English

Critical thinking

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Resourcefulness

Ability to multitask

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, public relations or relevant fields

Job description

What the role is:

We are looking for a driven communications professional to join our media relations team. The team is part of URA’s Strategic Communications and Outreach Group, which is responsible for raising awareness and appreciation for URA’s work amongst stakeholders and the public, instilling public confidence and garnering support for our plans and policies as well as inspiring stakeholders to actively participate in initiatives to shape Singapore into a liveable, inclusive and endearing home for all.

What you will be working on:

You will work closely with our Line Departments as well as digital comms and outreach teams to develop and execute integrated communications strategies to positively profile URA’s development plans, policies and initiatives. This includes crafting compelling narratives to guide overall communications efforts across various platforms (e.g. media, social media, stakeholders and public engagement), driving media publicity, and managing hot‑button issues to mitigate damage to URA’s public reputation. You will also play an active role in engaging and cultivating relationships with journalists and in monitoring media reports and public sentiments to pre‑empt contentious issues and shape more robust communications plans. There will also be opportunities for you to hone your experience and skills in other communications functions. This includes crisis communications and content collaborations with key opinion leaders and influencers.

What we are looking for:

• A degree in communications, journalism, public relations or relevant fields, with one- to three years of communications experience specialising in media relations. Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply too.
• Strong command of the English language with excellent critical thinking and writing skills. Proficiency in a vernacular language will be advantageous.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong in critical thinking, resourceful and meticulous, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.