Manager, Industry Communications

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Info-communications Media Development Authority in Singapore is seeking a communications professional to support the development of messaging and media strategies. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders to drive awareness of business programmes.

Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience in Public Relations or Communications, with strong project management and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of the infocomm media sector.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Journalism, Public Relations, or Government Communications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to develop public communications plans.
• Manage data analysis for public narratives.
• Oversee media management work including briefings and materials.

Skills

Public relations

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication with media

Education

Degree in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Job description

What the role is:

This role will be supporting the communications strategy for IMDA’s business programmes to develop messaging, communications plans and key media strategies. This includes managing relations with media, internal and external stakeholders as well as external industry partners.

What you will be working on:

Responsibilities:

• Partner business stakeholders to understand priorities and programmes, and to effectively develop and implement end-to-end public communications plans to drive awareness of such programmes
• Coordinate efforts with other business teams, agencies, ministries where required
• Manage and analyse data points from various sources to develop end-to-end plans to manage public narratives across all available channels
• Oversee all aspects of media management work, including media briefings, materials, media pitches and interview requests, as well as talking points for speaking engagement and speeches
• Develop audience awareness for business policy, programmes and initiatives
• Work closely with various teams to harmonise plans and messaging with intended audiences

What we are looking for:

Requirements:

• Background in Public relations/Communications/Journalism/Marketing or a related discipline
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Journalism, Public Relations, Government Comms
• Highly driven and energetic, able to thrive and deliver results in fast-paced working environment
• Strong project management and analytical skills, able to follow through on projects in a timely manner
• Experience working with and pitching to reporters from tech and business beats across media channels an advantage (but not a pre-requisite)
• Experience with managing 3rd party agencies/vendors/suppliers
• Ability to understand business units’ needs and translate these needs into impactful communications plans
• Curiosity and interest in the tech and media industry

About Info-communications Media Development Authority

Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever.

We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans.

As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.