Senior/Assistant Director (Energy Communications), Comms & Engagement Div

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) is seeking an Energy Communications Officer to articulate MTI’s policies on low-carbon energy and nuclear energy to media, public and students through integrated communications and partnerships.

You will lead strategic counsel, plan events, manage media relations, stakeholder outreach and marketing communications to raise MTI’s profile and support a vibrant Singapore economy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• 3-5 years in media relations or journalism.
• Strong writing and messaging skills.
• Interest in public sector policy matters and economy-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies.
• Create content to support MTI announcements and initiatives.
• Proactively develop media outreach and communication plans.
• Collaborate with external partners and agencies on outreach.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Writing

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

What The Role Is

As Singapore pursues solutions to generate low‑carbon energy for the future, the Energy Communications Officer at MTI will be responsible for communicating the Ministry’s policies and developments (with a focus on the area of nuclear energy) to external stakeholders such as the media, general public, and students by developing and implementing integrated communications strategies, media outreach and public relations efforts, and creative partnerships to support MTI’s mission to develop a future‑ready economy.

What You Will Be Working On

You will be responsible for communicating MTI’s policies to external stakeholders such as the business community, industry players, and the general public. You will provide strategic communication counsel for our policies, organise events and activities in the areas of public relations, media relations, stakeholder engagement and marketing communications to profile MTI’s work in developing a vibrant and dynamic Singapore economy (with a focus on low‑carbon energy solutions and nuclear energy).

Broadly, you will:

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies and create content that supports MTI announcements and initiatives.
• Design appropriate messaging to achieve the desired outcome of impactful and effective communication.
• Proactively develop media outreach and communication strategies to profile and communicate the Ministry’s work.
• Collaborate with and manage external partners and agencies on stakeholder outreach and awareness building.

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant field of study in Communications, Public Relations, Arts and Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of related work experience in media relations and/or journalism.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing sound communication strategies and strong media relations skills.
• Good project management and organisational skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong writing skills.
• Interest in public sector policy matters and economy‑related issues.