Senior/ Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement Division

As part of MTI’s Communications and Engagement Division, you will develop and implement integrated communications strategies, media engagement, digital content, and social marketing strategies to positively profile MTI's agenda and announcements. You will also work with both internal and external stakeholders to communicate MTI's messages clearly through events and engagements to raise awareness on and gain buy-in to Singapore’s economic strategy, so that Singapore remains competitive and attractive to investments.

You will be responsible for communicating MTI’s policies to external stakeholders such as the business community, industry players, and the general public. You will provide strategic communication counsel for our policies, work with both internal and external stakeholders on jobs/ economy messages in relation to MTI workstreams, and organise events and activities in the areas of public relations, media relations and marketing communications to profile MTI’s work in developing a vibrant and dynamic Singapore economy. As an officer in CED, your key responsibilities include: - Develop and implement integrated communications strategies that support specific announcements and initiatives - Provide advice on appropriate strategic messaging to achieve the desired outcome of impactful and effective communication - Proactively seed positive messages on the Singapore economy and job opportunities for Singaporeans - Proactively develop media outreach and engagement strategies to build mindshare and communicate the Ministry’s objectives and deliverables - Collaborate with and manage external consultants/agencies to partner our publicity efforts, create content and develop collaterals/campaigns - Provide comms/ staffing support for MTI political office holders, including event assessments, drafting talking points and social media post(s), and handle media facilitation

• Relevant field of study in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Economics, etc.; • Relevant work experience in strategic communications, marketing communications, media relations or public relations; • Interest in public sector policy matters, economic issues and current affairs; • Good project management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment; • Strong proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written; • Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage.