Full-timeMarketing & comms· Posted 1 Oct

Manager/Senior Manager, ST Outreach And Engagement

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Full-time hours

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Singapore

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Work mode: On-site
Experience: Experienced

About the role

You will lead the Outreach & Engagement unit for The Straits Times, shaping brand perception, growing audiences and deepening reader connection. The role blends strategic brand building with hands-on delivery, so it suits a senior communications or events professional who can handle big-picture planning and fine operational detail. You will work closely with newsroom, commercial, product and corporate communications teams, as well as external sponsors and agencies.

What you'll do

Lead end-to-end strategy, logistics and execution for flagship events, community activations, newsroom visits and partner deliverables
Direct live event operations including show-calling, run-of-show scheduling, speaker and panelist management, venue procurement and guest protocol

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Run post-event evaluations to collect attendee feedback, measure performance and improve future engagement plans

Formulate integrated marketing and outreach campaigns that build brand awareness and community trust across public touchpoints

Act as primary copy editor and strategist for outreach assets, including speeches, digital campaigns, event messaging, subscriber communications and corporate collaterals

Maintain quality control over brand voice, tone and editorial standards across all external messaging

Direct multi-channel publicity campaigns across paid, owned and earned media to maximise reach and event turnout

Serve as media liaison, manage PR strategies, draft press releases, handle media queries and direct external PR agencies

Collaborate with internal newsroom, commercial, product and corporate communications teams

Negotiate with and manage external vendors, sponsors, agency partners and venue suppliers for cost-effective deliverables

Oversee event and outreach budgets, resource allocation, contract administration and procurement compliance

Track engagement metrics, ROI and campaign performance, and prepare reports and insights for executive leadership

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Based in Singapore
Experience in media, publishing or news organisations is a strong advantage

Requirements

10–15 years of progressive experience in event management, marketing communications, corporate affairs or PR
At least 3 years in a direct supervisory or team lead capacity
Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline
Proven track record managing multi-layered projects and large-scale public events with strong attention to detail under tight deadlines
Exceptional written and verbal English skills with flair for narrative storytelling, persuasive copywriting and speechwriting
Strong crisis management capabilities and poise in high-stakes, dynamic live-event situations

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