Public Service Media Policy & Grants Manager

Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) in Singapore seeks a policy-minded professional to formulate funding policies, design governance safeguards, and translate audience insights into strategic initiatives for public service media. You will manage funding agreements, engage with media and government partners, and help expand Singapore’s media perspective regionally.

The ideal candidate combines policy acumen with strong written communication, analytical thinking, and a

Qualifications

• Formulate sound funding policies and design governance safeguards for public funds.
• Translate audience insights into strategies to grow public service media reach.
• Develop policies to expand international presence of Singapore media.
• Manage funding agreements and ensure KPI achievement.
• Build relationships with media, government and stakeholders.
• Experience in policy, media, law, funding or tech advantageous.
• Independent, hands-on problem solver.
• Excellent written communication.
• Numbers-focused and strong critical thinking.
• Passion for media and local content/news.

Responsibilities

• Formulate sound funding policies and governance safeguards for public funds by media outlets receiving Government funding.
• Translate understanding of local audiences and media consumption behaviour into strategies or projects that help grow reach and impact of public service media.
• Develop policies to shore up public service media entities to expand internationally and build Singapore perspectives regionally.
• Manage funding agreements and grants to ensure compliance and achievement of KPIs and outcomes.
• Help Singaporeans feel represented by the Singapore identity through public service media.
• Build and manage relationships with media organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders to advocate for the role of public service media.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Media policy

Job description

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) in Singapore seeks a policy-minded professional to formulate funding policies, design governance safeguards, and translate audience insights into strategic initiatives for public service media. You will manage funding agreements, engage with media and government partners, and help expand Singapore’s media perspective regionally.

The ideal candidate combines policy acumen with strong written communication, analytical thinking, and a