Assistant Director (Public & Digital Communications)

Role Overview

In this position, you will head a team responsible for planning, aligning and delivering public and digital communication efforts that reinforce MINDEF/SAF’s corporate reputation and sustain public confidence in national defence, National Service, and the Singapore Armed Forces.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and roll out communication plans that support organisational goals.
• Oversee engagement with local and overseas media outlets.
• Manage communication responses during crises and incidents.
• Use both traditional media and social media channels to amplify messaging.
• Help build favourable perceptions among priority stakeholder groups.
• Act as a representative for MINDEF/SAF in media-facing interactions.
• Serve in a Service Account Manager capacity.
• Arrange and coordinate publicity activities and communications events.

Challenges in the Role

• Making sure communication decisions remain sensitive to policy while still supporting operational needs.
• Working with multiple stakeholders to deliver outcomes that meet the organisation’s aims.
• Staying composed and flexible when handling major incidents.
• Adapting quickly to the fast-moving media environment with short turnaround times.
• Developing and sustaining productive relationships with media partners.
• Being prepared to work outside regular hours and travel overseas at short notice.

Requirements

• A background in Communication Studies, Political Science, or the Social Sciences.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in journalism, media, public relations, or corporate communications.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of a second language such as Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil is an advantage.
• Strong people skills and clear communication ability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfort working independently with minimal supervision.
• A working style that is assertive, careful, and highly detail-focused.
• Strong interest in Singapore’s media environment and developments in politics, defence, and security.
• Good understanding of how Singapore’s media ecosystem works.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and travel overseas on short notice when required.

Additional Information

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.