Manager (Media Engagement)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a communications professional to plan and execute public and digital outreach to strengthen trust in national defence, NS, and the SAF. You will formulate publicity plans for mainstream and social media, work with media on feature stories, and draft responses to queries.

The role requires strong English, plus related qualifications; Mandarin/Malay/Tamil language skills are a plus. Expect collaboration with multiple stakeholders, potential travel, and occasional odd hours in a

Qualifications

• Education in Communications, Political Science, Social Sciences, or ICT/Digital Media
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Proficiency in another language (Mandarin, Malay, Tamil) advantageous

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute publicity for mainstream and social media platforms
• Collaborate with media organisations for feature stories
• Draft responses to forum letters and media queries
• Develop local and international media engagement strategies
• Manage public communications during incidents and unplanned events

Skills

Public communication

Media liaison

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Political Science

Job description

What the role is:

You plan and execute public and digital communication efforts in support of MINDEF/SAF's communication objectives, principally to preserve and strengthen public trust and confidence in national defence, National Service (NS) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

What you will be working on:

- Formulate publicity plans for mainstream and social media platforms- Work with media organisations on feature stories- Draft responses to forum letters and media queriesDevelop local and international media engagement strategies- Manage public communications during incidents and unplanned eventsChallenge(s)- Working with multiple stakeholders to understand complex policy and operational issues- Developing effective communication strategies under time pressure

What we are looking for:

- Education in Communication Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, or Information and Communication Technology/Digital Media- Strong command of written and spoken English- Proficiency in another language (Mandarin, Malay, Tamil) is advantageous- Strong interpersonal and communication skills- Keen interest in Singapore's media, political, defence and security developments- Good understanding of Singapore's media landscape- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail- Meticulous and detail-oriented- Ability to work odd hours and travel overseas at short noticeAppointment will be commensurate with your experience.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF's mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.