Job Description

What the role is:You will be responsible for planning and executing (a) media-related initiatives; and (b) international engagements, to support the roles of the President. You should preferably be familiar with developments in geopolitics, geoeconomics, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and finance, as well as challenges relating to the global commons. You are expected to work closely with external agencies to manage multiple priorities and to support discourse at international meetings and events.What you will be working on:[Specific Job Responsibilities] \xe2\x80\xa2 Media strategy - develop key narratives, including developing content for talking points, media releases, speeches, social media etc. \xe2\x80\xa2 Media Management - media staffing at events and functions. \xe2\x80\xa2 Content Development - Develop content, including filming and producing videos for social media platforms. \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage internal and public communications related to feedback, petitions and appeals.What we are looking for:[Key Competencies] \xe2\x80\xa2 [Media Relations]: Staffing and managing official functions/events. Ensure all media related materials have been prepared. Review media materials to assess whether they are appropriate to the nature of the events. Engage media partners on stories. \xe2\x80\xa2 [Communications Strategy]: Defining audience profiles and determining framing to deliver messages to best cater to difference audience segments: Recommend suitable media platforms to reach the different target segments. Developing overall communications strategy into strategic initiatives so as to convey key messages and information relating to the narrative. \xe2\x80\xa2 [Message Framing & Delivery]: Craft clear and simple messages to achieve narrative objectives. Explore different ways to deliver messages through appropriate media channels and visuals (eg. via digital platforms). \xe2\x80\xa2 [Content Creation & Curation]: Create content for a variety of digital platforms as part of integrated communications campaigns to support communications efforts. Recommend creative styles, approaches and content formats to communicate narratives. Use a variety of software to develop creative, aesthetically sound visuals (e.g. graphics, videos, illustrations). [Work Experience & Knowledge] An ideal candidate should possess the following: \xe2\x80\xa2 Singapore Citizenship. \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate and international communications, focusing on media management, including social media. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to film, record and produce short videos for social media platforms. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to speak, read and write a second language. [Personal Traits] \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong verbal and written communications skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical skills and able to think strategically. \xe2\x80\xa2 Resilient, proactive, able to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced environment. \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent written & verbal communication skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Team player with good networking skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Willing and able to travel. \xe2\x80\xa2 Selected candidates will be offered a contract of 1 or 2 years in the first instance. \xe2\x80\xa2 For enquiries, please email to istana_recruitment@istana.gov.sg.About Istana:To support the constitutional, ceremonial and community roles of the President, and to uphold and maintain the dignity of the office of the President.

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