Strategic Communications & Media Relations Lead

Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications and Media Relations Manager to shape and execute communications strategies that raise public understanding of LTA's initiatives and policies, and to manage media relations during crises.

You will develop integrated plans, guide publicity, monitor public sentiment, and lead crisis communications with on-site media management and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications or public relations.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience with crisis communications and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of Singapore's transport landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications strategies and plans.
• Monitor and forecast development of LTA projects and policies to identify opportunities for proactive and reactive publicity.
• Monitor and analyse public sentiment to identify gaps and propose communication activities to bridge gaps.
• Develop and prepare materials such as news releases, presentations, and factsheets to communicate initiatives and policies.
• Plan, pitch and facilitate media stories and interviews to convey publicity messages clearly.
• Conduct proactive media cultivation and on-site media management, including press conferences and media tours.
• Develop and coordinate public positions and responses to media queries about initiatives and policies.
• Maintain and execute crisis communication plans, including statements and briefings.

Skills

Writing & editing

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Public relations

Education

Knowledge in Communications/Public Relations/Political Science

Job description

Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications and Media Relations Manager to shape and execute communications strategies that raise public understanding of LTA's initiatives and policies, and to manage media relations during crises.

You will develop integrated plans, guide publicity, monitor public sentiment, and lead crisis communications with on-site media management and stakeholder coordination.