Manager (Public & Digital Communications)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a Communications Officer to plan and execute public and digital outreach for defence objectives, building public trust in national defence and the SAF. You will develop publicity plans for mainstream and social media, draft responses to media queries, and coordinate local and international media engagement.

You should hold a degree in communication-related fields, possess strong English, and be able to work with policymakers and staff across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Education in Communication Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Digital Media, Information Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English.
• Additional language proficiency (Mandarin, Malay or Tamil) will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Formulate publicity plans for mainstream and social media platforms.Work closely with the media on feature stories, and draft replies to forum letters and media queries
• Develop plans for local and international media engagement
• Manage public communication of consequence management involving incidents and unplanned events, with a view towards maintaining public confidence in MINDEF/SAF

Education

Education in Communication Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Digital Media, Information Science, or a related field

Job description

What the role is:

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

What you will be working on:

• Formulate publicity plans for both mainstream and social media platformsWork closely with the media on feature stories, and draft replies to forum letters and media queries
• Develop plans for local and international media engagement
• Manage public communication of consequence management involving incidents and unplanned events, with a view towards maintaining public confidence in MINDEF/SAF

Challenge(s)

• Working with multiple stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of policy and operational issues, and developing effective communication strategies that meet organisational objectives in a timely manner
• Maintaining good working relations with diverse stakeholders, particularly the media, to ensure effective and timely communication outcomes

What we are looking for:

• Education in Communication Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Digital Media, Information Science, or a related field is preferred
• Strong command of both written and spoken English
• Additional language proficiency (Mandarin, Malay or Tamil) will be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Keen interest in Singapore's media, political, defence and security developments, with a good understanding of Singapore's media landscape and comfort in working with policymakers and staff departments
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Adaptability to work odd hours or travel overseas on very short notice(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.