Job Description

What the role is
The incumbent will help to plan, develop and execute pro-active and defensive strategies to drive public communications efforts for MOM's policies, programmes and regulatory operations, in support of MOM's vision of a Great Workforce and Great Workplace.
What you will be working on
• Develop narratives and execute strategic communications and engagement plans to proactively raise awareness and understanding, and pre-empt misperceptions on MOM's policies, programmes and regulatory operations. • The responsibilities include: - Strategic Communications: Review and develop strategic communications plans and key messages to support MOM political office holders, senior management and divisions. This includes overseeing communications for MOM divisions, Statutory Boards and affiliated bodies to ensure alignment with MOM’s communications priorities. - Media Relations: Managing media pitches and negotiation, media cultivation, drafting media releases and replies to media queries and forum letters, staffing POHs for media events, on-site media management, formulating media material for announcements, red-teaming for possible derailers to communications, crafting talking points and analysing media coverage. - Marcomms & Digital: Developing publicity campaigns, production of marcomms and social media content, and tracking and analysing performance of comms output.
What we are looking for
• Minimum 4 years' experience in the public sector and/or public communications work • Well versed in strategic communication, media relations and/or marketing and digital communication • Good interpersonal skills; ability to identify focus areas, interpret data, influence, negotiate and implement public communications strategies / tactics • Mature and have a keen interest in current affairs • Possess strong written and spoken communications skills • Good project management skills with ability to multi-task and deliver good outcomes under pressure and fast-changing conditions • Committed and energetic team player • Resourceful and able to respond quickly and effectively to dynamic and sensitive situations