Manager/Senior Manager (Corporate Communications, Corporate Development)

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is seeking a corporate communications specialist to lead media relations, social media, and public messaging. You will craft campaigns, manage relationships with media and stakeholders, and translate tax topics into clear, accessible content.

The role emphasizes data-driven messaging, content production (press releases, visuals, and branding collateral), and collaboration with business units to promote IRAS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Background in Communications or Mass Communications.
• Experience in corporate communications, media relations or marketing communications.
• Excellent presentation, speaking and writing skills.
• Proficient in engaging audiences on social media and comfortable on camera.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage media publicity, social media and public communications campaigns.
• Shape IRAS' public presence through strategic communications and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and execute strategies to strengthen IRAS' corporate image and messaging.
• Engage with media and digital publishers, tracking trends.
• Monitor media sentiment and use data to sharpen communications.
• Collaborate with business units to translate tax topics into clear public messaging.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Public speaking

Social media engagement

Digital storytelling

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Mass Communications background

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative 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

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to hear from you! Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.