Deputy Director (Media Sense & Response)

You lead a team within the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Communications Organisation's Operations Hub, maintaining strategic oversight over defence and security-related news, social and online media discussions, and brewing issues in the information space with potential impact on MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Responsibilities - Track day-to-day, current and evergreen issues of interest to the organisation - Maintain a comprehensive information situational picture to support decision-making by key MINDEF/SAF principals - Alert key MINDEF/SAF principals to significant developments in the information space and activate quick response capabilities to manage issues as they arise - Direct the issuance of media replies and collaterals to prevent or contain the spread of information threats or undesired narratives - Direct the issuance of ad-hoc internal communications materials and advisories to keep the internal organisation informed of brewing issues - Assess the potential impact of developments in the information space on the organisation and determine appropriate actions and responses Challenge(s) - Managing the massive influx of information, identifying varying impacts on MINDEF/SAF, and fusing together a coherent information situational picture to support timely and effective decision-making Requirements - Education in Mass Communications, Social Sciences (majoring in English, International Relations, or Political Science), or Science and Technology (Information and Communications Technology, Digital Media, or Information Science) is preferred - At least 15 years of relevant experience in journalism, media, public relations, corporate communications, and/or corporate planning, of which at least 6 years should be in supervisory and leadership positions - Strong command of both spoken and written English - Proficiency in a vernacular language such as Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, or Tamil is advantageous - Keen interest in current affairs, military and defence-related matters - Ability to work comfortably with policy and staff departments - Ability to work odd hours, weekends and perform duty shift work Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.