Responsibilities:
Media and Public Relations:
· Collaborate with the Manager to develop and execute the annual media advocacy plan.
· Identify and research media outlets, producers, editors, and reporters for media outreach.
· Draft press releases and organize media events to secure media coverage.
· Facilitate media interviews and attend to media and public inquiries promptly.
· Support marketing and publicity efforts for fundraising projects.
Autism Advocacy and Public Education
· Working with colleagues in SAAC and caregivers, to strategize and execute SAAC’s advocacy efforts for persons with moderate-to-severe autism, including working with other agencies in the Autism Network Singapore to further the interests of persons with autism
Content Creation and Distribution:
· Develop, write, edit, and produce engaging content for various channels (website, social media, marketing collaterals).
· Participate in the production of corporate collaterals, including service brochures, newsletters, and videos.
Digital Marketing and Communications:
· Work collaboratively to manage website development and maintenance, including performance analysis.
· Handle social media platforms, responding to inquiries to engage stakeholders and increase awareness.
Brand Management:
· Ensure consistent and relevant communication of the organization's brand across all internal and external channels.
· Oversee publicity campaigns to maintain brand identity and guidelines.
Administration:
· Contribute to the establishment and management of a media library and archives.
· Assist in daily news monitoring, event reporting, and content compilation.
· Assist in managing events and campaigns, including email invitations and responses.
Other Duties
· Undertake other ad-hoc duties as required
Requirements:
- Meticulous, highly motivated, and resourceful team player with a positive attitude in problem solving and analytical skills
- Good organisational skills, careful attention to details and result-oriented
- Team player with strong inter-personal skills who can rally and mobilise people around a central mission.
- A passion to serve in special needs sector, and being resilient with a start-up mentality
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, digital media, journalism, or a related discipline.
· 2 to 5 years of corporate communications and/or marketing experience.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably a second language.
· Proficiency in storytelling, photography, videography, and video editing.
· Active presence on social media platforms and updated on ongoing trends.
· Proficiency with relevant communication tools, software, and platforms, such as Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, content management systems, and social media management tools is an added advantage.
· Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.
Apart from a competitive pay package (relative to the social sector), the successful candidate can look forward to working closely with a team of mission-minded, passionate and forward-looking colleagues in the Development team to constantly advance SAAC’s mission.
