PR & Communications Manager at Maker Lab

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Media Relations, Writing, Editing, Project Management, Communication, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Content Production, Media Monitoring, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Adaptability, Copywriting, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production. Role summary: As a PR & Communications Manager, you'll be the main point of contact for media and communication logistics. You'll bridge marketing teams and media to drive timely, consistent narratives and earned coverage. This role requires a meticulous self-starter with a can-do attitude, wearing the hats of a strategist and project lead. Role: Draft and refine press releases, media advisories, spokesperson quotes, and reactive statements across consumer and agent campaigns. Pitch stories to media outlets and drive earned coverage, while establishing strong media relations for fast, targeted placements. Liaise with journalists to coordinate interviews, filming, and story placements, managing all media logistics as needed. Partner with the in-house comms lead to shape compelling, timely narratives for tentpole marketing efforts. Support content partnerships, including copy adaptation, asset management, and production coordination, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and brand voice. Work with intelligence leads to shape media-friendly commentary and provide ongoing support for expert insights and market trend stories. Coordinate quick-turnaround opportunities for op-eds, expert quotes, and press responses. Track earned media pickup, sentiment, and key narratives using monitoring tools (e.g., Meltwater and Pulsar). Surface key insights for comms reporting and evaluation, supporting the development of monthly comms dashboards and share-of-voice reports. Liaise with internal teams (e.g., marketing and creative) to align campaign messaging and timelines. You: 4+ years of experience in communications or PR, preferably in a fast-paced or agency environment. Demonstrated ability to pitch and secure media coverage and a track record of building strong media relations across consumer, lifestyle, or property beats. Strong writing and editing skills, especially for media-facing content, with a proven ability to draft high-quality press materials. A self-starter who can hit the ground running, work independently, and adapt quickly to evolving priorities. Exceptional organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring deadlines, materials, and approvals are met in a timely manner. Comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects. Familiarity with media monitoring tools like Meltwater or Pulsar is a strong plus. High sense of ownership, delivering high-quality work and always curious about the impact of the team’s work on the business. Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills. Contract Type: 6 months Contract Please note: due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted with a follow-up introduction email. If you do not receive an email from Maker Lab, your application has been unsuccessful this time around. Look out for future roles! By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your data by the Maker Lab team for the purposes of your application. Where your application contains personal data of third parties, you confirm that you have obtained all necessary consents to provide the Maker Lab team with such personal data and that we may collect, use and/or disclose such data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.

Responsibilities

The PR & Communications Manager will serve as the main point of contact for media and communication logistics, bridging marketing teams and media to drive narratives and earned coverage. Responsibilities include drafting press materials, pitching stories, coordinating media logistics, and tracking media performance.