Senior Manager, Media Relations Officer (Temporary Contract) [CMCD]

Workforce Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking an officer to support the media relations team. Responsibilities include developing media materials, coordinating media support, and maintaining media relationships. Ideal candidates should have a background in corporate/public communications and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and contribute to meaningful initiatives.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in corporate/public communications, media, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the media relations team with media materials.
• Develop media opportunities for WSG's programmes.
• Maintain relationships with media contacts.
• Oversee daily media monitoring.
• Attend to media queries.
• Coordinate media support requests from divisions.
• Assist during events.

Skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Self-starter, proactive

Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Good command of a Mother Tongue language

Job description

What the role is:

The officer will support the media relations team in:

1. Working with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop media materials
2. Identifying and developing media opportunities that highlight WSG's programmes and initiatives
3. Establishing and maintaining relationships with media contacts
4. Overseeing daily media monitoring for WSG
5. Attending to media queries
6. Coordinating media support requests from divisions
7. Assisting in media duties during events
8. Handling any other ad-hoc requests

What we are looking for:

You should have the following work experience and knowledge:

• Prior experience in corporate/public communications, media, and stakeholder engagement

You should possess the following skill sets:

• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to multi-task and provide strategic advice under tight deadlines
• Self-starter, proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Candidates with a good command of a Mother Tongue language are preferred

All applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date about their application status.

About Workforce Singapore

Workforce Singapore (WSG) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). It oversees the transformation of the local workforce and industry to meet economic challenges. WSG promotes the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness, and employability of all workforce levels, supporting a strong, inclusive Singaporean core. Its focus is on helping workers meet career aspirations and secure quality jobs, while also supporting business owners and companies by enabling manpower-lean enterprises to remain competitive. WSG assists various economic sectors in creating quality jobs, developing a manpower pipeline, and matching the right people to the right jobs.