Communications Specialist, Contract

Communications Specialist / 12 months maternity cover / S$6k

Summary

Asa Communications Specialist, you will be part of the company's Reach and Engagement function in Asia. The team helps ensure that appropriate insights reach designated audiences, building awareness and engagement with distinctive knowledge on a variety of topics. The team shapes the way the company connects with people -from clients to employees to alumni-strengthening institutional relationships, connections, and affiliations.

Your role will involve collaborating with seasoned communications professionals to support content delivery via a regional omni-channel communications platform, as well as facilitate events, publications and regional programs.

Key Responsibilities:

You will leverage a range of skills such as: communication skills (e.g., writing, editing, storytelling)across formats stakeholder management organizational and project management skills the ability to execute with speed, high level of accuracy and efficiency, attention to detail, and follow-through and skill in at reconciling conflicting priorities and coordinating different efforts to elevate the company's communications, showcase the knowledge and assets, and protect the company's reputation.

In terms of creating effective communications you will:

. Support the planning and coordination of external/internal events (e.g., conferences, forums, webinars, roundtables) and communications around events, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals and aligning with leadership when necessary

. Support the team in delivering the Regional Leader's executive program and priorities, including executive presence

. Establish high-quality and consistent branding (i.e., signature voice, visuals, and narrative) across communications platforms and channels in support of relevant brand pivots

. Execute reputation-building programs through a mix of publishing activities (e.g., publishing that aligns both global initiatives and regional priorities, monitoring of media relations and public relations, targeted knowledge dissemination)

. Drive high-quality writing and editing by enabling teams to develop clear, structured and engaging written communications

. Anticipate, identify and respond to reputation risk issues to protect and enhance company's reputation by reviewing materials and proactively shaping narrative

. Help radiate priorities and important topics across existing channels, and ensure appropriate positioning with key stakeholders

. Identify and manage appropriate partnerships with internal or external stakeholders

. Advise and counsel partners in developing networking programs to strengthen relationships with clients, potential clients and media

Qualifications and Skills

. Bachelor's/university degree required

. 5+ years in a business communications-related field, in a professional services environment, corporate communications role, government, or communications agency background

. Experience developing complex integrated communications programs

. Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.

. Communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.

. Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.

• Ability to create work product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.

. Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.