Manager, Industry Communications

Government of Singapore · IMD

[What the role is]

This role will be supporting the communications strategy for IMDA’s business programmes to develop messaging, communications plans and key media strategies. This includes managing relations with media, internal and external stakeholders as well as external industry partners.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:

Partner business stakeholders to understand priorities and programmes, and to effectively develop and implement end-to-end public communications plans to drive awareness of such programmes
Coordinate efforts with other business teams, agencies, ministries where required
Manage and analyse data points from various sources to develop end-to-end plans to manage public narratives across all available channels
Oversee all aspects of media management work, including media briefings, materials, media pitches and interview requests, as well as talking points for speaking engagement and speeches
Develop audience awareness for business policy, programmes and initiatives
Work closely with various teams to harmonise plans and messaging with intended audiences

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

Background in Public relations/Communications/Journalism/Marketing or a related discipline
5-10 years of relevant experience in Journalism, Public Relations, Government Comms
Highly driven and energetic, able to thrive and deliver results in fast-paced working environment
Strong project management and analytical skills, able to follow through on projects in a timely manner
Experience working with and pitching to reporters from tech and business beats across media channels an advantage (but not a pre-requisite)
Experience with managing 3rd party agencies/vendors/suppliers
Ability to understand business units’ needs and translate these needs into impactful communications plans
Curiosity and interest in the tech and media industry

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