Strategic Communications Executive

Muslim Missionary Society, Singapore, The; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamiyah Singapore is seeking a Strategic Comms Executive to plan and deliver communications that build the organisation's reputation and deepen stakeholder trust. You will work with Business Unit heads to translate priorities into clear messages and integrated campaigns across channels.

The role focuses on consistent messaging, brand alignment, content creation and crisis support with sensitivity to cultural and community contexts.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, communications, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate or strategic communications, PR, or marketing.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills in English.
• Sound knowledge of strategic communications, messaging, media relations and brand management.
• Experience in communications planning, campaign management and performance measurement.
• Proficiency in digital tools for social media, analytics, EDMs and CMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications plans and campaigns for each Business Unit.
• Partner with Business Unit heads to understand goals and translate into key messages and channel plans.
• Conduct audience research, media monitoring and benchmarking to guide decisions.
• Write, edit and produce high-quality content including press releases, articles, newsletters and web copy.
• Manage content calendar and day-to-day publishing across digital channels and print collateral.
• Support media relations with releases, statements and journalist engagement.
• Create communications for corporate, donor and community partners including proposals and stories.
• Plan and coordinate communications for events, programmes and fundraising drives.
• Ensure messaging and visual identity align with Jamiyah's brand guidelines.
• Support crisis communications with appropriate tone and cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Strategic comms

Content creation

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

English writing

Brand management

Analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

CMS

Google Analytics

Social media management tools

Job description

About the role

The Strategic Comms Executive will plan and deliver communications that build Jamiyah Singapore's reputation, deepen stakeholder trust and advance the work of its Business Units. Reporting to the Head, Strategic Communications, the role works closely with Business Unit heads to turn organisational priorities into clear messages, integrated campaigns and compelling content, across owned, earned and partner channels. The aim is greater awareness and credibility, stronger relationships with the community, donors and partners, and support for programme and revenue growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications plans and campaigns for each Business Unit, aligned with Jamiyah's mission, brand and strategic priorities.
• Partner with Business Unit heads to understand their goals, target audiences and funding or revenue needs, and translate these into key messages, channel plans and timelines.
• Conduct audience research, media and sentiment monitoring, and benchmarking against peer organisations to guide communications decisions.
• Write, edit and produce high-quality content, including press releases, articles, newsletters, web copy, social media posts, EDMs and annual report material.
• Manage the content calendar and day-to-day publishing across digital channels (social media, website, EDMs) and oversee print and event collateral.
• Support media relations by drafting media releases and statements, responding to media enquiries, and building relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Develop communications for corporate, donor and community partners, including sponsorship collateral, proposals, pitch materials and impact stories.
• Plan and coordinate communications for events, programmes and fundraising drives, before, during and after delivery.
• Keep messaging, tone and visual identity consistent across all Business Units, in line with Jamiyah's brand guidelines.
• Support issues and crisis communications in coordination with management, including holding statements, Q&As and escalation, with appropriate cultural, religious and community sensitivity.

About you

• Degree in Business Development, Communications, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in corporate or strategic communications, public relations, content or marketing communications; fresh graduates with strong internships may be considered.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills in English; the ability to adapt tone for different audiences and channels.
• Sound knowledge of strategic communications, messaging, media relations, stakeholder engagement and brand management.
• Experience in communications planning, campaign management and performance measurement.
• Proficiency in digital tools (social media management, Google Analytics, EDM platforms, CMS).
• Good project management, organisational and budgeting skills.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Articulate, creative, analytical and results-oriented, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, with the ability to work across different Business Units, and discreet in handling sensitive information.

About us

Jamiyah Singapore's vision is serving the community, caring for all. The mission is to work and contribute towards the welfare and development of the community and mankind.