Manager (Public & Digital Communications)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a communication professional to execute public and digital communication strategies. Responsibilities include formulating publicity plans for media, managing inquiries, and engaging with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in communication or related fields, strong English skills, and an understanding of Singapore's media landscape. Experience is not mandatory, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Education in relevant fields preferred.
• Strong English proficiency required.
• Additional language skills are useful.

Responsibilities

• Formulate publicity plans for media.
• Work closely with media and draft replies.
• Develop plans for media engagement.

Skills

Strong English proficiency

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Detail-oriented

Adaptability to work odd hours

Education

Education in Communication Studies

Political Science

Social Sciences

Information and Communication Technology

Digital Media

Information Science

Job description

What The Role Is

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

What You Will Be Working On

• Formulate publicity plans mainstream and social media
• Work closely with the media on feature stories as well as draft replies to forum letters and media queries
• Develop the plans for local and international media engagement
• Deal with the public communication of consequence management that involves 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 then developing effective communication strategies that meet organisational objectives in a timely manner
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Communication Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, Information and Communication Technology, Digital Media or Information Science is preferred
• Strong English proficiency
• Additional language skills (Mandarin/Malay/Tamil) is useful
• 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, have a good understanding of Singapore’s media landscape, and be comfortable working with policy makers and staff departments
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Adaptability to work odd hours on very short notice
  
  
  

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

You may be required to travel overseas for work. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.