Manager (Media Operations) - DIS

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore invites applications for a role focused on strategic communications for the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS). You will plan, coordinate, and execute external and internal campaigns to achieve the DIS's strategic communications outcomes.

You will develop and pitch media stories, lead media relations, and coordinate crisis communications, ensuring rapid response and effective narratives across government agencies.

Qualifications

• Education in Strategic Communications or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant branding, marketing, or media operations experience preferred.
• Strong planning, public relations, and communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, writing and problem-solving abilities.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.
• Applicants with no experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch stories to the media.
• Lead the range of media relations work.
• Develop and execute crisis communications plan through the coordination of consequence management of incidents and crisis.
• Coordinate with relevant agencies for narrative formulation.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Planning and prioritization

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Strategic Communications degree

Communications degree

Job description

What The Role Is

You are responsible for planning, coordinating and executing the Digital and Intelligence Service's (DIS) external and internal communications campaigns and plans to achieve the DIS's strategic communications outcomes.

What You Will Be Working On

• Develop and pitch stories to the media
• Lead the range of media relations work
• Develop and execute the crisis communications plan through the coordination of consequence management of incidents and crisis

Challenge(s)

• Coordinating with relevant agencies within and outside of the DIS for the formulation of narratives
• Working in a fast-paced environment and developing quality media collaterals to meet the short media cycles
• Managing multiple portfolios competently, prioritising tasks and working under pressure to deliver within a short span of time

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Strategic Communications, Communications, Information Communications, or a related field is preferred
• A least 5 years of relevant experience in branding, marketing, or media operations is preferred
• Good planning abilities, public relations and communications skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, writing and problem-solving skills
• Resourcefulness and adaptability in a fast-paced dynamic environment

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.