Overview
Manager, Strategic Comms & Brand
Date: 25 Apr 2025
Location:
Singapore, Singapore
Company:
Singtel Group
An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every “hello” at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.
Be a Part of Something BIG!
The incumbent will drive positive media coverage as well as promote and protect reputation, taking an organised, detail-oriented and energetic approach. The ideal candidate should have a passion for storytelling and writing, and preferably have a good understanding of the telecom, media and technology industries, or a strong aptitude for acquiring new domain knowledge. Candidate must possess strong critical thinking skills and be fluent in social media tools and be able to leverage relevant platforms for executive positioning and thought leadership.
The role is Singapore-based and will report to the VP of Group Strategic Communications and Brand.
Make an Impact by
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Work with a team of communications professionals to protect and enhance the reputation of Singtel
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Drive positive coverage across a broad range of media, including consumer, business and trade publications and digital, social platforms
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Manage the creation of press and internal communications materials
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Organise press briefings, media sessions, events, prepare briefing materials
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Think critically and provide counsel to cross-functional partners in policy, legal, marketing etc. within the company on media engagement and crisis management
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Monitor traditional and online media and take appropriate steps to rectify negative publicity and impact
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Proactively identify, monitor and manage crises and issues and develop crisis management communication plans in collaboration with business units
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Draft and manage executive profiling of key leaders – be able to leverage relevant/ suitable social media platforms to extend Singtel’s key messages and position it as a thought leader
Skills for Success
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A degree from a recognised university, preferably specialising in Mass Communications/Public Relations/Business.
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Possess minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, media relations and issues management (preferably in a publicly listed company).
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Writing and editing skills including speech writing. Must have ability and passion for writing
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Integrated communications experience
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Excellent people skills and command of written and spoken English
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Ability to demonstrate a successful track record in the following areas:
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Lead projects to achieve stipulated objectives and goals
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Self-starter who possesses strong planning and organisational skills, very resourceful
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Able to produce clear, factual and relevant information in written form
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Strengths in relationship management and ability to influence peers, subordinates, seniors and external media
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Good project skills
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Technology and net-savvy, proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Rewards that Go Beyond
• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities
Your Career Growth Starts Here. Apply Now!
We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for our employees & customers and will require all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated.
About Singtel
Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has 140 years of operating experience and played a pivotal role in the country’s development as a major communications hub. Optus, our subsidiary in Australia, is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.
We are also strategically invested in leading companies in Asia and Africa, including Bharti Airtel (India, South Asia and Africa), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines) and Advanced Info Service (Thailand). We work closely with our associates, leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience to lead and shape the communications industry.
Together, the Group serves over 700 million mobile customers around world. Singtel is one of the largest listed Singapore companies on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation.
The Group has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and employs more than 23,000 staff worldwide.