HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS | SPORTS INDUSTRY

PAN & COMPANY | HEADHUNTER; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organisation in Singapore seeks a Head of Communications to lead the development of its communications strategy. You will oversee media relations, manage crises, and work with marketing on digital content. Ideal candidates are passionate professionals with experience in media engagement. Occasional travel to priority events is required. This role offers an opportunity to shape the reputation of a significant sports brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Proven track record in media engagement and crisis communications.
• Ability to lead a small team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop comprehensive communications strategies.
• Oversee all media relations and manage engagements.
• Manage crisis communications to protect the Organisation's reputation.
• Work closely with Marketing for brand-aligned digital content.

Skills

Passionate communications professional

Media relations

Crisis management

Team leadership

Digital content strategy

Job description

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS | SPORTS INDUSTRY

Our Client is a Sports Organisation driving the development of its Sport at all levels. They are passionate about inspiring participation, supporting talent, and understand how their success can unite communities. With an ambitious vision for the future, the Organisation is committed to fostering excellence for their product, ensuring inclusiveness, accessibility and a source of pride.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Communications leads the development and delivery of the communications strategy, ensuring clear, consistent, and proactive messaging across all channels. This role exists to strengthen the reputation of the Sport and the Client by driving effective media engagement, overseeing content output, and supporting the Organisation's priorities.

• Lead a team to develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy
• Oversee all media relations, managing proactive and reactive engagement
• Lead the planning and delivery of key announcements, campaigns, and organisational messaging across digital, press, and broadcast channels
• Manage crisis and issues communications, ensuring timely and consistent responses to protect and enhance the Organisation's reputation
• Work closely with Marketing on content strategy for digital and social platforms, ensuring high-quality brand-aligned output

You should be a passionate communications professional who has led a small team with the above track record across both digital and traditional media. Prior sports industry related experience is naturally a plus but is not required. Due to the nature of sports, you have to be prepared to attend priority events where travel is required.

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please forward your resume in discretion to Zaixian [e-mail]. Pan & Company Pte Ltd | Licence No. 18S9074 R1104293