Manager, Strategic Communications

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a strategic communications professional to enhance media engagement and support its sector development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess 6 to 8 years of experience in strategic communications, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Key responsibilities include providing counsel to business units, conducting research, and leading the production of corporate publications. This role requires a self-motivated individual committed to uplifting communities.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in strategic communications, media engagement, and/or communications research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in data analytics and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications counsel to NCSS business units.
• Drive communication research and reporting.
• Engage media to acquire positive mindshare.
• Promote NCSS thought leadership.
• Manage external agencies and budget tracking.
• Lead projects and assignments as needed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

What the role is

You will be part of a team responsible for strategic communications, data-driven planning and media engagement, to support National Council of Social Service's role as a sector developer to uplift lives of communities in need in Singapore.

What you will be working on

• Provide comms counsel to NCSS business units and drive their communications and publicity efforts
• Drive communication research, social listening and reporting to refine communication efforts
• Media engagement to acquire positive mindshare for the work of NCSS and the sector
• Promote NCSS thought leadership and influence stakeholders
• Develop corporate publications/eDMs that show impact and insights for external and internal stakeholders
• Manage external agencies and vendors while effectively maintaining and tracking budget utilisation
• Lead projects and assignments as and when needed. Perform duties that may be assigned from time to time.

What we are looking for

Personal Competencies: Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and conceptualisation skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to multi-task and manage priorities Adaptable and enjoys working with people Self-motivated and driven Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose Working Effectively with Citizens and Stakeholders Social Service Sector Knowledge Project Management Skills & Knowledge: • Communications strategy • Message framing & delivery • Data analytics & research • Media relations • Excellent writing & presentation skills • Experience in stakeholder management Experience: 6 to 8 years of experience in strategic communications, media engagement, and/or communications research