Manager (Communications Research)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is looking for a professional to shape strategic communications by analyzing public sentiments and trends. You will assess the impact of communication campaigns and utilize research tools to provide data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will possess relevant education, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in Singapore's political and security developments.

Qualifications

• Education in Social Sciences, Mass Communication, or related fields.
• Experience in media, marketing research, or info-comm technology preferred.
• Strong command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a repository of research portfolios.
• Assess effects of strategic communication campaigns on public perception.
• Guide actions based on data-driven insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Research

Data analysis

Education

Education in Social Sciences, Mass Communication, or Science and Technology

Job description

What The Role Is

You are responsible for creating and maintaining a repository of research portfolios to facilitate strategic communications planning as well as formulate long-term information trends for presentation and analysis.

What You Will Be Working On

• Assess effects of strategic communication campaigns on public perception
• Analyse how perceptions and behaviours are shaped by various influences
• Incorporate existing and emerging research tools and technologies to better sense-make public sentiments and issues
• Strengthen predictive capabilities and analyses
• Guide actions and responses based on data-driven insights
  
  
  

Challenge(s)

• Deciphering good and bad data/information in a saturated, fast-paced environment
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Social Sciences, Mass Communication, or Science and Technology (Information and Communication Technology, Digital Media, Information Science, etc.)
• Experience in the fields of media, marketing research, or info-comm technology is preferred
• Active interest in Singapore's political, defence and security developments
• Keen awareness of current affairs
• Acute awareness of regional and international media environment
• Strong command of spoken and written English
• Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous
  
  
  

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.