Manager (Media & Strategic Communications Analyst)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in Singapore is seeking a candidate to monitor and analyze media coverage and discussions relevant to the defense sector. Responsibilities include providing timely updates, producing reports, conducting risk assessments, and supporting decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the media landscape, proficiency in English, and the ability to think quickly in crisis situations. This role offers a chance to contribute to national security and operational planning.

Qualifications

• Strong command of both spoken and written English.
• Ability to perform under stress and during crises.
• Interest in political, defense, and security issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze media coverage and online discussions.
• Produce reports and tracking dashboards.
• Conduct risk assessments of significant issues.
• Support decision-making and communications planning.
• Curate information for senior management.

Skills

Media landscape understanding

Quick thinking in crisis

Analytical skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is:

You monitor and analyse media coverage and online discussions across various media outlets and platforms and identify trending conversations and issues of interest that have potential operational, policy, and reputational repercussions on MINDEF, SAF and Singapore’s defence.

What you will be working on:

• Provide timely updates, analysis, and recommendations
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports, tracking dashboards, and in-depth analyses
• Conduct risk assessments of significant issues of concern
• Support decision‑making and strategic communications planning
• Identifying and sense‑making key indicators/issues of interest
• Curating information into products for top MINDEF/SAF management
• Making recommendations to support high‑level decision‑making

What we are looking for:

• Good understanding of the media landscape
• Interest in political, defence, and security developments in Singapore and the region
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Ability to handle stress
• Capacity to think quickly in crisis situations
• Sharp and analytical mind
• Proficiency in a vernacular language is advantageous
• Expertise with social media platforms is advantageous
• Willingness to perform rotational duties (Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment 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.