Corporate Communications Officer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and implement strategic communications objectives for SID

• Conceptualise and execute effective marketing projects and programmes (including content creation and design) to drive greater awareness of initiatives and developments within SID

• Manage the overall channel strategy for the Communications team, including identifying appropriate platforms and modes of communication for different projects and messages

• Stay abreast of market trends and best practices to develop quality content that is relevant and timely to our target audience

• Develop data-driven monitoring approaches to regularly analyse the effectiveness of SID’s communications plan

• Foster strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners

If you are in a senior role, in addition to the above, you will need to:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team

• Design and implement workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind

• Plan and guide your team’s professional growth, in both general and technical areas

• Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders

• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Exposure to the different parts of SID and opportunities to enhance interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

• Experience handling a range of communications activities, from building a communications strategy to executing communications campaigns, and rolling out branding initiatives

• Opportunity to formulate communications narratives that help ensure organisational alignment on key initiatives and developments 

DESIRED QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Degree in Communications/Marketing/Digital Media or equivalent or at least two years in a Marketing/Communications/Digital Engagement role

• Prior experience or proven track record in basic video editing, design and/or content creation for social media (e.g. short-form videos, social posts, photography) is preferred

• Good understanding of multi-channel communications, including social media trends

• Confident in project management and enjoys working in a people-oriented environment

• Creative, with an interest or flair for storytelling

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to see the big picture and also a keen eye for detail

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

• Motivated team player, as well as an independent self-starter