Senior Manager / Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement

This is a hands-on communications role spanning media relations, social and digital media, and corporate content. You will work on issues that matter to employers, helping SNEF communicate its views and initiatives clearly and effectively across different audiences and channels. The role calls for strong communications judgement and writing skills, with broader leadership responsibilities at Assistant Director level.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications plans that support SNEF’s priorities and strengthen its position as the voice of employers.

• Lead media relations, including media engagement, pitches, responses to media queries, interviews and media materials.

• Oversee social and digital media communications, working with the team to strengthen content, positioning, reach and engagement.

• Develop and edit key content, including speeches, commentaries, media materials, social media content and corporate communications.

• Identify issues and opportunities relevant to SNEF and employers, and advise on how SNEF should communicate them.

• Work with management, internal teams and external stakeholders to communicate SNEF’s initiatives and positions clearly.

• Use communications data and insights to assess effectiveness and improve future communications.

• Manage communications projects from planning through to delivery.

• Guide team members and ensure the quality and timely delivery of the team’s work.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline.

• At least 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, media relations, public relations, journalism or a related field. Candidates considered for Assistant Director should demonstrate experience operating at a strategic level, managing complex communications issues and leading and developing a team.
• Strong experience in both media relations and social/digital media communications.

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to understand complex issues and explain them clearly.

• Good understanding of Singapore’s media and social media landscape.

• Good judgement on what to communicate, how to communicate it and which audiences to reach.

• Able to develop communications plans and carry the work through to execution.

• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver good-quality work within tight timelines.

• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.