Job Description

What the role is:The Deputy Director, leads a team to chart IMDA\'s communications strategy for IMDA\'s policies and programmes. He/ She will develop the communications messaging, position IMDA\'s policies, programmes and services against broader contexts, manage media relations and engagement, including issues management, across IMDA\'s regulatory, industry and digital readiness divisions. The candidate plays a vital role in shaping the perception of IMDA as architects of Singapore\'s digital future, and the lead agency driving ICT and Media sectors in Singapore.Responsibilities

• Partner Group Heads, Division HODs closely to understand their Line priorities and effectively develop and implement communications plans that deliver impactful communication.
• Lead the regulatory, industry and digital readiness communication team members to develop and implement media messaging for IMDA to increase engagement and audience awareness of IMDA\'s policy, programmes and initiatives across various channels. Communicate and coordinate efforts with other government agencies and ministries as required.
• Oversee all aspects of media management work, including preparation of media briefings, materials, media pitches and interview requests, talking points for IMDA\'s principals\' thought leadership speaking engagements and speeches.
• Lead media engagement and build relationships with leading local and international press and journalists within the tech sector
• Work in partnership with other team members on issues management and crisis communication plans for media and public queries on policies, programmes, service disruption, content, etc.
• Use media monitoring tools and analytics to measure effectiveness of communication messaging, inform policies and initiatives, as well as nudge behavioural change.
• Work closely with Division\'s Strategic Comms & Brand, Marcoms and QSM teams to harmonise plans and ensure coherence in IMDA\'s narratives and campaign messaging with intended audiences.

RequirementsTo thrive and be successful in this role, you must have / be:

• A strategic and dynamic leader, with at least a Bachelor\'s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Business or related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in communication, media and journalism, including 6-8 years in a supervisory role. Government communication experience will be a big advantage
• Excellent media relations, written and spoken communication skills, with strong ability to nuance sensitive messaging and to make sound judgement.
• Adept at collaborating with, managing and influencing multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
• Experienced people manager with the interest to coach and develop staff across multiple levels of seniority. Ability to delegate effectively and ensure even workload division across team members
• Strong understanding and interest in new technology, media industry and relevant sector policies.

Position will be commensurate with experience.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.#LI-JM1About 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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