Job Description

What the role is:As a member of the growing Strategic Communications division, you will lead a team of 3-4 officers to support the positive promotion and management of the Council's agenda and reputation as champion of the arts. You will report to the Director of Strategic Communications.Principal Accountabilities:Provide strategic counsel to designated accounts, in the areas of PR, issues management, protocol mattersCo-develop, review and implement communications initiatives and campaigns in support of Council's focus areas and strategic thrustsDefine outcomes and objectives from communications workplansPlan, manage and ensure budget sufficiency and marksmanship to achieve desired outcomesSupervise, lead and mentor members of the communications team while maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholdersWork with parent ministry and internal stakeholders on messaging to ensure strong consistent media messaging on Council's workMaintain strong relationship with editors, journalists, writers, relevant influencers and PR agenciesIdentify new communications trends and growth opportunities to support and advance the Council's programmes and initiatives.What we are looking for:At least five years of experience in media management and managing stakeholders, including project management and organisational skillsCompetencies in communications planning, media management and relations, narrative and message framing, and data analysisCompetencies in leading and growing a young teamProactiveness and resilience in managing communication campaigns and issuesStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbout National Arts Council:The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive - from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone's lives. At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision. If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.

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