Strategic Media Relations Manager

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX in Singapore seeks a driven media relations manager to shape HTX's external narrative and raise visibility for its science and technology work, energising public safety outcomes.

You will plan outreach for events, manage interviews, draft press releases and talking points, monitor coverage, and build lasting relationships with local and international media as part of the Content & Media team in Strategic Communications.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant work experience in media relations or communications.
• Tertiary qualifications from a recognised tertiary education institution.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong understanding of today’s media landscape across traditional and digital platforms.
• Experience in journalism or media relations is a plus.
• Agile and cross-functional thinker with ability to adapt messaging for audiences.
• Two-year contract to start, with potential for permanent tenure based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and execute HTX's media engagement strategy.
• Plan and execute media relations outreach for events, programmes and initiatives, including arranging interviews.
• Develop engaging story ideas and proactively propose media pitches.
• Compose and edit press releases, pitches, corporate literature and articles for external audiences.
• Draft talking points, media statements and speeches.
• Track and evaluate media coverage and relations processes.
• Foster strong relationships with local and international media contacts.

Skills

Media relations

Press release writing

Interpersonal skills

Pitching to media

Digital media awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

HTX in Singapore seeks a driven media relations manager to shape HTX's external narrative and raise visibility for its science and technology work, energising public safety outcomes.

You will plan outreach for events, manage interviews, draft press releases and talking points, monitor coverage, and build lasting relationships with local and international media as part of the Content & Media team in Strategic Communications.