Executive Corporate Communications

Singapore Shipping Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime organization in Singapore is seeking an Executive / Senior Executive in Corporate Communications to enhance its digital presence and manage communication strategies. The role involves creating high-quality content, managing media relations, and contributing to events management. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of experience and a qualification in communications, with proficiency in digital media and design tools. Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of corporate or digital communications experience.
• Familiarity with website management and SEO.
• Proficiency in graphics or video editing.
• Degree in relevant field is preferred.
• Ideally have worked in a membership-based or non-profit organisation, but not a must.
• Fresh graduates are also welcomed to apply.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality content for digital channels and newsletters.
• Contribute to the growth of SSA's digital presence.
• Manage media relations and assist with events.
• Measure the effectiveness of digital communications.
• Co-ordinate production of corporate newsletter and annual report.
• Produce marketing communication collaterals for events.
• Measure and grow the reach of digital channels.
• Co-manage editorial calendar for social media channels.
• Maintain visual communication quality across the organisation.

Skills

Digital media management

Content creation

Brand management

Media relations

Event management

Education

Diploma or Degree in corporate/business communication

Tools

Graphic design software

Video editing software

Job description

Job Description Reporting to the Head of Communications, the Executive / Senior Executive (Corporate Communications) will undertake digital and marketing communications functions to profile the Association as a credible voice of the shipping industry. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for producing various external communications assets in a compelling manner, to engage SSA’s members and other stakeholders.

You will prepare and co-ordinate the following and where required, project manage vendors:

• Produce high quality, on-message content (copy and visuals) on SSA’s digital communication channels, newsletters and annual reports.
• Act as a brand guardian both internally and externally, for the Association.
• Assist Head of Communications in managing media relations.
• Contribute to the growth of SSA’s digital communication channels and engagement of the target audience.
• If need be, assist the Communications & Membership team in events management.

Key Tasks:

• Co-ordinate production of corporate newsletter and annual report, shape editorial angles and manage external vendors to deliver on time and with quality.
• Review / produce website content.
• Produce marketing communication collaterals for SSA events and other corporate assets like corporate presentations, video, banners and other templates.
• Ensure consistent, quality application of brand guidelines and templates in the organisation.
• Assist in the crafting of interview briefing documents and talking points for SSA Council Members and management.
• Measure and grow the reach of SSA’s digital channels (website and social media), and contribute towards building an engaged online community.
• Co-manage ongoing editorial calendar for SSA’s social media channels and produce social media content (copy, pictures, videos).
• Co-maintain SSA image (photo and video) library and ensure consistent quality of visual communication across the organisation.
• Assist with any other administrative or ad hoc duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirement We are looking for a resourceful, meticulous and self-starting team player who is conversant in digital and social media platforms. To be successful in the role, you will need to possess strong messaging, writing and visual presentation skills that can help SSA communicate intended messages and build advocates. In addition, you must demonstrate the willingness to hone your business acumen and understanding of the operating/business environment many of our members are in, to create communications that will resonate with our audience.

Job Requirements:

• 2-3 years of in-house corporate or digital communications experience.
• Familiarity in website management, user experience, SEO and web traffic metrics.
• Proficiency in graphics, video editing or audio production software would be useful.
• Possess corporate or business communication, visual communication, marketing or similar qualification (Diploma or Degree).
• Ideally have worked in a membership-based or non-profit organisation, but not a must.
• Fresh graduates are also welcomed to apply.