Job Description

Job descriptionSome careers have more impact than others.If youre looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued youll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.Global Communications, designs and implements communications strategies which support HSBCs business objectives, in line with our values, and enhance and protect our reputation among key stakeholders.We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Communications Manager (1 year contract).Principal ResponsibilitiesA communication manager reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, Singapore, the role will focus on the following areas:

• Building and protecting HSBC Singapores brand and reputation in line with the Banks overall purpose and values
• Delivering an integrated internal communications programme that connects HSBC Singapores bank-wide employees with the banks ambitions and strategy, as well as increasing the profile of HSBC Singapore to key internal senior stakeholders within the wider HSBC Group
• Reinforce HSBC Singapores position as a leading international bank serving ASEAN, focused on digital and sustainability and an employer of choice
• Developing strategy to establish strong media relationships
• Responsible for operational effectiveness and business management for the Singapore Communications function

Responsibilities:

• Employee Communications: develop and execute communications programme that is engaging and creative, ensuring our teams feel connected to our strategy and thematic priorities; manage change, and embed culture. Deliver captivating internal content, campaigns, and news to our HSBC Singapore employees and promote wins on global channels. Optimise and manage internal comms channels e.g. newsletter, intranet, digital channels, videos, townhalls. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications strategies and initiatives
• Leadership Communications: support internal and external engagements for HSBC leaders. This can include the writing of speeches, opinion articles, internal notes, social media
• External communications: Build and maintain strong media relationship programme with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers in the industry. Monitor media coverage of HSBC and its competitors, and provide timely updates to senior leadership
• Enterprise themes: Develop communications strategy for enterprise themes which support HSBC Singapores business strategy e.g. Sustainability, Digital, Employer brand, Singapore as a gateway to ASEAN
• Business management: Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity for the Communications function

Requirements

• Exceptional content skills: storytelling, proven ability to produce clear, engaging written / video content
• Multi-media skills including video editing, social media content creation
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to deal with ambiguity, a matrixed organisation and high-pressure situations with deadlines
• A collaborative, can-do attitude, who is proactive and eager to learn and contribute
• A self-starter who demonstrates strategic thinking and strong execution ability, international and growth mindset
• Have had 7 years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, employee communications or content roles at an agency or in-house role

To be considered for this role, the relevant rights to work in Singapore is required.Youll achieve more when you join HSBC.HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

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