Analyst (Information Analysis)*

About the role

You conduct research and analysis on the strategic communications environment, online information trends and developments, and their applications and implications for MINDEF/SAF and Singapore.

What you will be working on

• Coordinate projects to enhance analysis of MINDEF/SAF's strategic communications efforts
• Test and validate MINDEF/SAF's opinion sensing capabilities
• Assess effectiveness of information strategies
• Develop tailored strategies to profile information in high-reach information portals to achieve portal-specific targets

Challenge(s)

• Grasping ongoing developments in the media environment and making timely, accurate assessments
• Swiftly understanding how real-world issues and developments impact MINDEF/SAF in a saturated, fast-paced information environment
• Maintaining composure, flexibility, and adaptability in a short-cycle information environment

What we are looking for

• Education in Mass Communications or Social Sciences (e.g., Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, Economics)
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent writing ability
• Good awareness of Singapore's political, defence and security developments, as well as current affairs
• Acute awareness of the regional and international media environment
• Understanding of how media can be leveraged to benefit MINDEF/SAF and its interests

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.