Job Description

What the role is:The job holder will be supporting the communications strategy for IMDA\'s policy and programmes. He/she will develop messaging, communications plans, strategies for IMDA\'s initiatives. This includes managing relations with media, internal and external stakeholders, and spearheading issues management for IMDA\'s telecoms and postal portfolios.Responsibilities

• Partner divisions to understand divisions\' priorities and effectively develop and implement communications plans, and media materials, specific to Singapore\'s telecoms and postal sectors
• Coordinate efforts with other agencies, ministries, licensees where required
• 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 IMDA\'s policy, programmes and initiatives
• Execute IMDA\'s crisis communications plans for unplanned scenarios (e.g disruption to critical infrastructure services)
• Work closely with various teams to harmonise plans and messaging with intended audiences (e.g with QSM)

Job Requirements:

• Background in Public relations/Communications/Journalism or a related discipline
• At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in Journalism, Public Relations, Government Comms
• Experience working with and pitching to reporters from manpower, tech, media, business beats across media channels an advantage (but not a pre-requisite)
• Experience with managing 3rd party agencies/vendors/suppliers
• Good communications and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging external and internal stakeholders, including multi-agency and cross-functional teams
• Ability to understand business units\' needs and translate these needs into impactful communications plans
• Curiosity and interest in the tech and media industry

#LI-IT2About Info-communications Media Development Authority:Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever. We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.

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