As a member of the growing Strategic Communications division, you will lead a team of 3-4 officers to support the positive promotion and management of the Council’s agenda and reputation as champion of the arts. You will report to the Director of Strategic Communications.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic counsel to designated accounts, in the areas of PR, issues management, protocol matters

• Co-develop, review and implement communications initiatives and campaigns in support of Council’s focus areas and strategic thrusts

• Define outcomes and objectives from communications workplans

• Plan, manage and ensure budget sufficiency and marksmanship to achieve desired outcomes

• Supervise, lead and mentor members of the communications team while maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Work with parent ministry and internal stakeholders on messaging to ensure strong consistent media messaging on Council’s work

• Maintain strong relationship with editors, journalists, writers, relevant influencers and PR agencies

• Identify new communications trends and growth opportunities to support and advance the Council’s programmes and initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• At least five years of experience in media management and managing stakeholders, including project management and organisational skills

• Competencies in communications planning, media management and relations, narrative and message framing, and data analysis

• Competencies in leading and growing a young team

• Proactiveness and resilience in managing communication campaigns and issues

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive – from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone’s lives. At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision. If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.