Lead, Media Relations

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


Job Purpose

As a key contributor to the Corporate Communications team, you will actively engage the media to enhance SMRT\'s reputation as the leading transport operator in Singapore. You will also conceptualise and work on key message narratives to profile SMRT and its diverse range of initiatives and businesses.

The work is fulfilling, challenging and exciting. You will also be working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute public communication programmes for the coverage of SMRT working closely with media
  • Draft replies to forum pages and media queries
  • Communicate SMRT\'s position on various programmes accurately and in a timely manner to external stakeholders, the media and the online community
  • Prepare and facilitate interviews with the media for management and staff on feature stories
  • Be a core member of the incident management team during crises and devise consequent management strategies in response to unplanned events, in order to maintain public confidence and mitigate negative publicity
Qualifications & Work Experience
  • Degree in Mass Communications or relevant discipline
  • Minimum 7-10 years\' experience in media relations, public relations, corporate communications, or journalism
  • Experience in developing and implementing integrated public relations and communications programme
  • Excellent oral and written skills
Skills

Generic skills include:
  • Good analytical skills, resourceful and able to work independently as well as in a team
SMRT Trains Ltd was incorporated in 1987 and operates Singapore\'s first mass rapid transit system. Today, we manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line, and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.

About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, the East-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter \xe2\x80\x93 we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters \xe2\x80\x93 your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters \xe2\x80\x93 we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision
Moving People, Enhancing Lives

Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Service & Safety, Excellence

SMRT Corporation

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1283709
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
    Not mentioned