PR & Corporate Communications Specialist

PR & Corporate Communications Specialist – Specialty Chemicals

-Location : Singapore

-Industry: Specialty Chemicals / Chemical Manufacturing

-Position: Corporate Communications Specialist (PR & Communications)

-Employment Type: Permanent | Hands-on Specialist Role

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading international Specialty Chemicals organisation that is establishing a new manufacturing operation in Singapore as part of its Asia-Pacific expansion. The business is now seeking an experienced PR (Public relations) & Communications professional to take ownership of its regional communications.

Based in Singapore, the Corporate Communications Specialist will manage how the organisation communicates externally across the region. This covers relationships with the media, government agencies and regulatory authorities, and coverage in the press and publications.

This is a hands-on role for someone experienced enough to handle communications independently. It offers the chance to shape the organisation's public profile in the region from an early stage.

Key Responsibilities

-Regional Communications: Plan and deliver external communications across the Asia-Pacific region, keeping messaging consistent with the organisation's global positioning.

-Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets, manage media enquiries and secure relevant coverage.

-Government & Authority Communications: Manage communications with government agencies, statutory boards and regulatory authorities, ensuring messages are accurate, timely and appropriate.

-Press & Publications: Prepare press releases, statements, articles and other written material for newspapers, trade publications and industry channels.

-Public Relations: Develop and run PR activities that raise the organisation's profile in Singapore and the wider region.

-Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with regional leadership and global teams to align communications and support key business milestones.

-Hands-on Delivery: Personally write, edit and coordinate communications output from start to finish.

Requirements

-Education & Professional Qualifications

--Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communication, Marketing or a related discipline.

-Technical Expertise

--Proven experience in public relations, corporate communications or media relations.

--Track record of managing communications with the media and with government agencies or regulatory authorities.

--Strong writing and editing skills, including press releases, media statements and corporate content.

-Ideal Industry Background & Alternative Industries

--Experience in Specialty Chemicals, Chemicals, Energy, Petrochemicals or other industrial and manufacturing sectors would be particularly relevant.

--Candidates from PR agencies, corporate affairs teams or other regulated industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Utilities or Infrastructure will also be considered.

-Interpersonal Skills

--Confident engaging with senior leaders, government stakeholders and journalists.

--Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive communications.

--Comfortable working independently in a hands-on, growing environment.

Interested in Exploring This Opportunity?

If you are an experienced PR & Communications professional who enjoys being hands-on and wants to shape regional communications for an international Specialty Chemicals business, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

All applications and enquiries will be treated with strict confidentiality.