Communication and PR Manager(Government sector)

Your tasks

This role supports communications strategies for business programmes, including the development of key messaging, communications plans and media strategies. The role also involves managing relationships with the media, internal and external stakeholders, and industry partners.

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand priorities and programmes, and develop and implement end-to-end public communications plans to drive programme awareness.
• Coordinate communications efforts with internal business teams, external agencies and relevant ministries.
• Analyse data and insights from various sources to develop communications strategies and manage public narratives across multiple channels.
• Oversee media relations activities, including media briefings, press materials, media pitches, interview requests, speaking engagement talking points and speeches.
• Develop and execute communications initiatives to raise public awareness of business policies, programmes and initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with target audiences.

Requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in journalism, public relations, government communications or a related field.
• Highly motivated and energetic, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment and deliver results.
• Strong project management and analytical skills, with the ability to manage projects and deliver outcomes within established timelines.
• Experience engaging and pitching stories to reporters covering technology and business across various media channels is an advantage, but not essential.
• Experience managing third-party agencies, vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to understand business needs and translate them into effective and impactful communications plans.
• Strong interest in and curiosity about the technology and media industries.

How to apply

Interested candidates may apply directly with an updated resume. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only. By submitting your personal data and/or resume, you give consent to collection, use and disclosure of your personal data and/or resume by the company (or its agent) for the purpose of the processing and administration by the company relating to this job application. https://www.cgpgroup.com/privacy-policy Cornerstone Global Partners (EA License Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Eugene Then eugene.then@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com EA Registration Number: R22104742. Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd (EA License: 19C9859)