Assistant Director (Media Sense & Response)

What The Role Is

The Media Sense & Response teams provide timely updates and analysis of reports and discussions relating to MINDEF/SAF as well as on defence and security issues. The teams also provide an overall picture of the information domain landscape for key stakeholders, identify and provide assessments on possible risks to the image and reputation of MINDEF/SAF.

What You Will Be Working On

On this, you monitor and analyse media coverage and discussions across all traditional and online media platforms and identify significant conversations that have potential repercussions on the image and reputation of MINDEF/SAF and conduct preliminary risk assessment when necessary. You also deliver regular media summaries and incident-related reports to facilitate decision-making and strategic communications efforts. Your challenge lies in managing the massive influx of information to identify and sense-make key events/communications issues, curate these into products and make recommendations to support decision making. During crisis communications, you plan and execute crisis communication efforts in support of MINDEF/SAF’s communication objectives, principally to preserve and strengthen public trust and confidence in national defence, NS and the SAF when necessary.

What We Are Looking For

You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Communications, Social Sciences or Science and Technology, with a good understanding of the media landscape and an interest in political, defence and security developments in Singapore and the region. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a good command of spoken and written English is essential. You must be able to think on your feet in times of crisis and have a good sharp mind. Relevant experience in journalism, media, public relations, corporate communications, and/or corporate planning is advantageous. Proficiency in a vernacular language and familiarity with the common social media platforms is also advantageous. This position requires you to work odd hours on very short notice. You will also be required to perform rotational weekly duties, up to twice a month. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.