Senior Executive, Media and Communications

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national authority for intellectual property in Singapore seeks an experienced communications professional to support media relations, editorial planning, and corporate communications. The ideal candidate has 4 years of relevant experience and outstanding writing skills, with proficiency in Mandarin as a plus. You will manage content strategies and ensure high-quality communications across various channels.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in public relations or communications.
• Outstanding writing skills, journalistic style.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
• Experience in cultivating local media relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support content strategy for websites and publications.
• Manage media partnerships to enhance visibility.
• Prepare corporate and internal communications materials.
• Monitor and analyse media coverage.

Skills

Media relations

Corporate communications

Editorial planning

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant training in communications, journalism or marketing

Job description

What the role is

We are looking for an experienced communications professional who has a passion for media relations, corporate and internal communications. You have a knack for sniffing out story angles that will get the attention of mainstream media and enjoy seeing through the entire process of garnering media stories – from researching and identifying story angles, to pitching stories, to arranging interviews, to monitoring and analysing media coverage.

What you will be working on

• Support content strategy and editorial planning for the organisation’s websites and publication partnerships
• Commission, edit and publish articles, case studies and enterprise-focused stories that support our brand and business goals
• Oversee website content governance and publishing workflows, including collaboration with developers and vendors on enhancements
• Build and manage partnerships with media outlets and publishers to amplify our reach and reputation
• Support media relations efforts by identifying story angles, preparing media materials, and coordinating responses to press queries
• Work with internal stakeholders to shape narratives and develop media‑friendly content that enhances brand visibility
• Translate technical subject matter into accessible, engaging content across digital and print channels
• Ensure clarity, consistency and quality across all written outputs in alignment with strategic messaging
• Track and analyse content performance to refine editorial direction and optimise user engagement
• Contribute to integrated communications efforts, including campaign content and social media publicity strategic brand initiatives
• Prepare all corporate and internal communications materials including annual reports, corporate collaterals (brochures, fact sheets, videos, presentations, branding materials), staff announcements and organise staff townhalls amongst other things
• Support ongoing integration work for the corporate communications and marketing communications teams to ensure clarity, synergies, and alignment of work processes

What we are looking for

• Relevant training in communications, journalism or marketing or its equivalent
• Strong public relations or communications background with 4 years of demonstrable track record at an agency or in an in-house role with public / private sector agencies / companies
• Outstanding writing skills with the ability to write in a journalistic style, with speed, clarity and simplicity. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus
• A skilled user of emerging technologies to augment communications work
• A keen understanding of the local media landscape
• Experience in cultivating local media
• A creative thinker with a keen eye for detail
• A strong team player with polished interpersonal skills

About Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is the national authority that registers and is responsible for the administration of IP rights in Singapore. IPOS helps businesses use intangible assets (IA) and IP to grow and is committed to building Singapore into an international IA/IP hub. We help to catalyse a future driven by life‑enhancing, commercially successful ideas created by businesses, professionals and everyday people. We help to turn today’s ideas into tomorrow’s assets. IPOS is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law.