You will be part of a team that plays an instrumental role in developing strategic communications plans for SID, and the conceptualisation and execution of key communication initiatives and campaigns for SID.
Corporate Communications Officer
Security & Intelligence Division
Permanent
Closing on 28 Feb 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
• Develop and implement strategic communications objectives for SID
• Conceptualise and execute effective marketing projects and programmes (including content creation and design) to drive greater awareness of initiatives and developments within SID
• Manage the overall channel strategy for the Communications team, including identifying appropriate platforms and modes of communication for different projects and messages
• Stay abreast of market trends and best practices to develop quality content that is relevant and timely to our target audience
• Develop data-driven monitoring approaches to regularly analyse the effectiveness of SID's communications plan
• Foster strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners
If you are in a senior role, in addition to the above, you will need to:
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team
• Design and implement workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind
• Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and guide your team’s professional growth, in both general and technical areas.
• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential
What you will gain:
• Exposure to different parts of SID and opportunities to enhance interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Experience handling a range of communication activities, from building a communications strategy to executing communications campaigns, and rolling out brand initiatives
• Opportunity to formulate communications narratives that help ensure organisational alignment on key initiatives and developments
What we are looking for
• A university degree in Communications/Marketing/Digital Media or equivalent or at least two years in a Marketing/Communications/Digital Engagement role
• Prior experience or proven track record in basic video editing, design and/or content creation for social media (e.g. short-form videos, social posts, photography) is preferred
• Good understanding of multi-channel communications, including social media trends
• Confident in project management and enjoys working in a people-oriented environment
• Creative, with an interest or flair for storytelling
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to see the big picture and also a keen eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Motivated team player, as well as an independent self-starter
About Security & Intelligence Division
We are an agency that provides strategic analysis to help advance and protect Singapore’s national interest, security and sovereignty. Our mission is to provide the government with strategic assessments of global and regional threats, and developments in the increasingly complex and volatile world.