Senior/Assistant Director (Media and Communications), CED (1-year contract)

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) is seeking a Communications Officer to convey policies to business, industry players, and the public. You will provide strategic communications counsel, organise events, and shape messaging across PR, media relations, and marketing communications to profile METI’s work in Singapore’s dynamic economy.

You will develop integrated communication strategies, craft messaging, lead media outreach with external partners, and support METI political office

Formación

• Relevant field of study in Communications, Public Relations, Arts and Social Sciences or relevant discipline.
• 1–2 years of media relations or journalism experience preferred; applicants with no experience may apply.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing sound communications 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.
• Able to negotiate and collaborate effectively at an advanced level.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies and create content that support METI’s announcements and initiatives.
• Design appropriate messaging to achieve the desired outcome of impactful and effective communication.
• Proactively develop media outreach and engagement strategies to profile and communicate the Ministry’s work.
• Collaborate with and manage external partners and agencies on media outreach and engagement.
• Provide comms and staffing support for METI political office holders, including event assessments, drafting talking points and social media post(s), and handle media facilitation.

Conocimientos

Media relations

Strategic communications

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strong writing

Educación

Communications or related field

Descripción del empleo

What the role is:

You will be responsible for communicating METI’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 METI’s work in developing a vibrant and dynamic Singapore economy.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies and create content that support METI’s announcements and initiatives;
• Design appropriate messaging to achieve the desired outcome of impactful and effective communication;
• Proactively develop media outreach and engagement strategies to profile and communicate the Ministry’s work;
• Collaborate with and manage external partners and agencies on media outreach and engagement;
• Provide comms and staffing support for METI political office holders, including event assessments, drafting talking points and social media post(s), and handle media facilitation.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant field of study in Communications, Public Relations, Arts and Social Sciences or relevant discipline;
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of related work experience in media relations or journalism preferred; applicants with no experience may apply;
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing sound communications 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;
• Able to negotiate and collaborate effectively at an advanced level.

About Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry

Working at METI places you at the heart of Singapore’s economic policy-making. We drive productivity-led growth, safeguard and expand our economic space, and build a future-ready economy where firms can thrive. Together, we create a Singapore which is a city of possibilities, a home to great firms, and a place where the world connects — with people at its heart.When you join METI, you contribute to our mission of creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans, enabling them to improve their lives and secure a better future.