Manager/Senior Manager (Corporate Communications, Corporate Development)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore is seeking dedicated corporate communications specialists to shape and manage our media publicity, social media presence, and public messaging for tax-related initiatives.

You will develop strategies, build relationships with media, monitor sentiment, create content, and collaborate with business units to translate complex topics into clear public messages.

Qualifications

• Background in Communications or Mass Communications with corporate communications experience.
• Excellent presentation, speaking and writing skills.
• Experience in media relations and press engagements.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies to engage stakeholders, including the media and members of public, to help promote and shape narratives on tax-related initiatives and services.
• Build and manage relationships with the media and digital publishers, while staying ahead of industry trends and the evolving media landscape.
• Monitor media sentiment and use data and audience insights to sharpen communications strategies and messaging.
• Manage the organisation’s social media presence across platforms.
• Produce high-quality content such as press releases, photos, videos, infographics, and branding collaterals that brings the IRAS story to life.
• Collaborate with business units to develop communications assets that translate complex tax topics into clear, accessible public messaging.

Skills

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent writing skills

Media relations experience

Stakeholder diplomacy

Content creation

Education

Background in Communications or Mass Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

What the role is

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the Singapore Tax Story! We are seeking dedicated and passionate corporate communications specialists to develop and manage our media publicity, social media and public communication campaigns. The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Shaping IRAS' public presence through well-crafted communication strategies and meaningful stakeholder relationships.
• Developing and executing communication strategies that strengthen IRAS' corporate image, managing relationships across key stakeholder groups, and driving the full spectrum of communications functions.

What you will be working on

• Develop communication strategies to engage stakeholders, including the media and members of public, to help promote and shape narratives on tax-related initiatives and services
• Build and manage relationships with the media and digital publishers, while staying ahead of industry trends and the evolving media landscape
• Monitor media and online sentiment, and use data and audience insights to sharpen communications strategies and messaging
• Manage the organisation’s social media presence across platforms
• Produce high-quality content - such as press releases, photos, videos, infographics, and branding collaterals - that brings the IRAS story to life
• Collaborate with business units to develop communications assets that translate complex tax topics into clear, accessible public messaging

What we are looking for

We are seeking a candidate preferably with a background in Communications or Mass Communications and experience in corporate communications, media relations or marketing communications. The ideal candidate will possess:

• A pleasant personality and excellent presentation, speaking, and writing skills
• Experience in media relations, including pitching stories, and managing press engagements
• Diplomacy in negotiating and dealing with stakeholders
• A passion for content creation, comfort on camera, and a knack for engaging audiences on social media – candidates are expected to be familiar with Canva or Adobe Suite

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.