Assistant Director (Public & Digital Communications)

You lead a team to formulate, coordinate and execute public and digital communication strategies that strengthen MINDEF/SAF's corporate image and maintain public trust in national defence, National Service (NS) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Responsibilities - Develop and execute communication strategies - Manage local and international media engagement - Handle crisis and incident communications - Leverage mainstream and social media platforms - Shape positive perceptions among key audiences - Represent MINDEF/SAF in media interactions - Function as Service Account Manager - Coordinate communications and publicity events Challenge(s) - Balancing policy sensitivity with operational considerations - Coordinating multiple stakeholders to meet organisational objectives - Maintaining composure and adaptability during major incidents - Managing rapid changes in short-cycle media environment - Building and maintaining effective media relationships - Working odd hours and travelling overseas on short notice Requirements - Education in Communication Studies, Political Science or Social sciences - At least 6 years of experience in journalism, media, public relations or corporate communications - Strong command of both written and spoken English - Proficiency in a second language (Mandarin, Malay, Tamil) is useful - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Ability to work independently - Assertive, meticulous and detail-oriented. - Keen interest in Singapore’s media, political, defence and security developments - Good understanding of Singapore’s media landscape - Ability to work odd hours and travel overseas on short notice for work Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.