Job Description

What the role is:We are the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). We\'re here to build a confident and resilient Singapore, and what that means is a fulfilled and engaged people living in a cohesive and caring society. We seek to inspire Singaporeans through the arts and sports, engage the youth, strengthen community bonds and promote giving. At the end of the day, it\'s really about making Singapore the best home for everyone. Corporate Communications Division (CCD) aims to deliver high quality content and appropriate messaging of MCCY initiatives, policies and public education programmes to the public, media and key stakeholders. Our goal is to achieve a positive image and reputation for the work undertaken by the Ministry and its role in the community. We actively engage MCCYs\' stakeholders through strategising, managing and executing integrated publicity campaigns across mass and online media platforms to increase public awareness and acceptance on social policies and programmes. We promote strong MCCY brand and corporate image via ministry level events, projects and publications. Other responsibilities include developing healthy press relations, managing national level campaigns, executing public education programmes and monitoring feedback/queries from the media.What you will be working on:

• You will be responsible for leading a team in developing and implementing corporate communication strategies to raise awareness, understanding and support of MCCY and its vision of building a caring, cohesive and confident nation \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and carry out strategic communications plans which cohesively employ marketing, media and digital tools and platforms \xe2\x80\xa2 Drive a team in cultivating media relations, developing media/online materials and handling media enquiries \xe2\x80\xa2 Analyse sensing data to assess effectiveness of communications plans and recommend adjustments where necessary \xe2\x80\xa2 There may be opportunities to work on marketing campaigns to raise awareness of MCCY and its work/policies. \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinate with internal stakeholders to position MCCY messages and announcements at appropriate public events and in providing staff support to Political Office Holders \xe2\x80\xa2 Support line divisions with strategic communications advice

What we are looking for:

• At least 8 years of work experience in communications or related fields \xe2\x80\xa2 A team player, with strong interpersonal skills to cultivate network and relationships with stakeholders. \xe2\x80\xa2 Prior supervisory experience would be an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficient in written and spoken English. Proficiency in at least one other language, such as Mandarin, Malay or Tamil, would be an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in public or stakeholder engagement would be an advantage Shortlisted applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting

About Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth:We aim to build a cohesive and resilient society, deepening the sense of national identity and affinity for Singapore through strengthening community bonds, promoting of the arts and heritage, youth engagement, sports development, volunteerism and philanthropy.

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth