Assistant Director (Media)

What The Role Is You will manage a team overseeing a desk of issues to promote public understanding, appreciation and support of Singapore’s healthcare system through positive and balanced reporting via a variety of media and online channels. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time. What You Will Be Working On - You will supervise and mentor a team to handle media communications across a spectrum of healthcare issues, such as healthcare finance, health services, mental health, healthcare manpower and ageing, as well as manage crisis communications. - You will advise the relevant divisions on media and public communications strategies and positioning of issues. This includes developing and executing media approaches and materials for MOH’s announcements and policies. - You will plan and manage media coverage for MOH-related events and facilitate media requests at these events, including for senior leadership. - You will cultivate strong relationships with media contacts and identify opportunities to proactively pitch stories. You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time. What We Are Looking For Key Competencies Required: - Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations and recommend appropriate public communications support; ability to appreciate timelines, operating context and ground realities. - Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. - Improving & Innovating – Open to continually improve, innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. - Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Able to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose and outcome. - Tertiary education in a related discipline - At least 5 years of relevant experience in communications or public relations, with 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience - Experience in media relations, stakeholder engagement, marketing communications and / or journalism would be an added advantage - Good communication skills with the ability to engage and build relationships at different levels - Able to multi-task and lead a team to achieve positive outcomes - Strong critical thinking skills and able to exercise sound judgement in complex situations - Highly driven and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

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