Job Responsibilities: You will be part of MDDI’s Communications and Engagement Division that strategises, develops and drives communications and outreach plans for key areas of the Ministry’s work to engage hearts and minds for a thriving digital future. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute robust media comms plans to forward MDDI’s comms agenda of building a vibrant and secure digital future for Singapore. The key responsibilities include: • Supervise and provide guidance to a small team of media officers • Plan and execute a full media planning cycle, including media analysis, development of robust media plans, execution of media plans (including media engagements and event management), and evaluation of media outcomes to ensure effectiveness of media plan • Manage day-to-day media requests • Develop media materials including press releases, factsheets and talking points • Staff Political Office Holders for media events/engagements, including preparatory work in lead up to events and onsite/virtual staffing for events to ensure good media coverage • Establish good media relationships with key media contacts and identify opportunities to proactively pitch stories

Job Requirements: • Excellent grasp of issues, policies, and current affairs • Keen awareness of political sensitivities • Strong analytical ability and project management skills • Good editing, writing, and communication skills • Strong organisational and supervisory skills, including team bonding • Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and work independently or as part of a team

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.