Strategic Communications Lead - Policy, Media & Reputation

Singapore Business Federation

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Singapore Business Federation is seeking a senior communications leader to develop and deliver strategic narratives, policy communications and major corporate priorities. You will translate complex business issues into clear, compelling stories for diverse audiences and work with senior leaders and external partners.

This hands-on role requires excellent English writing, editorial judgement, and proven media relations expertise.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR or equivalent; 10+ years in relevant fields.
  • Experience independently leading complex communications assignments.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience.
  • Excellent English writing and editing; translate technical material to accessible stories.
  • Strong media relations and understanding of local/regional media.

Responsibilities

  • Develop communications strategies, message houses and story angles aligned with advocacy priorities.
  • Lead comms for corporate priorities with subject-matter owners.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and agencies for sustained media impact.
  • Write and edit press releases, leadership messages, talking points and briefing documents.
  • Manage appointed PR agencies, including scope, timelines and standards.
  • Evaluate communications effectiveness via coverage quality and message pull-through.

Skills

Strong writing
Editorial judgement
Media relations
Crisis communications
Stakeholder management
Leadership
Editing skills
Policy communications
Strategic storytelling
Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Communications, Journalism or PR

Job description

Singapore Business Federation is seeking a senior communications leader to develop and deliver strategic narratives, policy communications and major corporate priorities. You will translate complex business issues into clear, compelling stories for diverse audiences and work with senior leaders and external partners.

This hands-on role requires excellent English writing, editorial judgement, and proven media relations expertise.

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