Senior Policy Communications Lead

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy invites an experienced Communications Manager to lead media relations, editorial content, and digital storytelling across campus. You will translate complex policy research into compelling narratives and work with senior leaders and faculty.

This role focuses on elevating the School's profile, coordinating publications, campaigns, and events, while maintaining brand voice and strategic communications across local and

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field (postgraduate qualification is an advantage).
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in communications, journalism, editorial production, or public relations, with demonstrated ability to lead projects from conception to completion and manage multiple workstreams.
• Experience in higher education, public policy, government, think tanks, or research-intensive environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead media engagement to secure coverage across local, regional, and international outlets. Identify story angles, pitch proactively to journalists, and build relationships that lead to sustained, quality coverage.
• Conceive, commission, write, and edit thought leadership articles, research commentaries, faculty op-eds, institutional reports, newsletters, and executive communications.
• Develop and manage content across digital channels - podcasts, videos, infographics, and social media - that make complex policy ideas accessible and engaging.
• Support maintenance and application of our editorial voice, brand identity, and messaging standards; track media coverage and prepare reports with actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Job description

The National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy invites an experienced Communications Manager to lead media relations, editorial content, and digital storytelling across campus. You will translate complex policy research into compelling narratives and work with senior leaders and faculty.

This role focuses on elevating the School's profile, coordinating publications, campaigns, and events, while maintaining brand voice and strategic communications across local and