Communications Executive (Strategic Storyteller)

at  Halogen Foundation Singapore

JOIN US AS A COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE (STRATEGIC STORYTELLER)!

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that provides opportunities for you to make a real difference to the community and youth through meaningful work? Are you looking for a place of work that promotes a culture of growth and development, while having fun? We are looking for a Communications Executive (Strategic Storyteller) to join our growing full-time team.
At Halogen, our goal is to help young people develop positive belief systems and values so that they can take action in their circles of influence. As an end-to-end youth development hub, we aim to build foundational character, mindsets, and skill sets in young people by providing equal accessibility to leadership programmes and initiatives. This same experience is created for our staff as well. As a youth development organisation, we work with the youthful vibrancy of our stakeholders and students, ensuring that while we seek to catalyse social impact through our young people, we also do the personal good of building a staff team that is enabled to do their best work.
As a Communications Executive, your primary responsibility will be to strategise and create impactful stories for our organisation. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping our narrative to enhance brand recognition through various communication channels. This role requires a creative thinker who can craft compelling narratives to engage our target audience and advance our organisational objectives. You will report to the Head of Communications.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess the ability to identify compelling narratives and derive enjoyment from content creation, alongside proficiency in storyboarding, including assessing the effectiveness and suitability of story assets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English) to motivate and influence both internally and externally. Skills in other languages would be an advantage.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with an ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple demands and competing priorities, while maintaining high quality standards.
• Great ability to work as part of a team within and maintain good working relationships with colleagues across functional boundaries.
• Proficiency in online platforms, including content management systems like WordPress, eDMs such as MailChimp, and various social media channels.
• Innovative thinker, enjoys developing and testing new ideas and ways of addressing issues or driving engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills across various levels of stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly.
• Calm and stable personality, able to handle stressful situations

• Develop and implement comprehensive content strategies aimed at enhancing Halogen’s brand visibility and reputation.
• Identify and develop key storytelling opportunities that conveys the impact of Halogen’s work.
• Craft compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences that reflects the organisation’s mission and values.
• Writes both short and long-form pieces for Halogen’s website, email, and social media
• Employ various storytelling techniques, including visual, audio, and video content creation experience; to create engaging content across multiple platforms.
• Write and edit corporate communications materials such as press releases, executive speeches, and internal memos.
• Collaborate with teams from different departments to ensure that content remains coherent and effective across all communication channels.
• Take lead on certain Halogen programmes, including delivering and facilitating training sessions and organising events, to gain firsthand insights and understand the groundwork.