Assistant Manager - Manager (Strategic Communications & Media Relations)

Sggovterp Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

EMA Full-time Manager Paid Media

At a glance

Mid-level Paid Media role at Sggovterp. EMA · full-time.

Pay not stated Paid Media salary

RolePaid Media

SeniorityManager

LocationEMA

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 25, 2026 · 0d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build communication strategies and campaigns that explain energy initiatives, policies and programmes to the public
Turn complex energy topics into media releases, pitches and engaging content for public channels
Maintain media relationships, support accurate coverage and handle press questions and engagements
Use communication data and insights to assess results, improve plans and spot areas for change
Lead issue and crisis messaging when needed, including exercises tied to emergency preparedness

What you bring

Education in communications, public relations, journalism or a related discipline
Hands-on experience creating and delivering communication strategies and campaigns
Strong writing, storytelling and speaking skills that make difficult subjects accessible
The ability to engage varied stakeholders, present recommendations and influence decisions
Analytical strength, careful attention to detail and the ability to turn data into useful insights

Who this fits

This role suits a communications professional who can explain complex energy subjects clearly, work with media and coordinate across stakeholders. You should be comfortable handling changing priorities and pressure, while supporting both public and internal communications. Experience spanning earned, owned and paid media, or communications research and sentiment surveys, would be useful.

From the employer

[What the role is]

Enjoy making complex topics clear, relatable and engaging?

Energy is at the heart of our daily lives – it powers our daily lives and businesses. As part of the Strategic Communications and Media Relations team, you will develop and execute public communications strategies and plans, to make complex energy issues clear and relatable. This includes working closely with the media to bridge gaps in energy awareness and understanding. The role also involves the use of data and insights to strengthen how EMA communicates and engages the public. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help ensure consistent narratives across all communications channels.

[What you will be working on]

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications: Develop comprehensive communication strategies and campaigns, and shape narratives to raise awareness, educate, and inform the public about energy-related initiatives, policies, and programmes. This would include collaborating with colleagues to shape communications plans, identify risks and opportunities, and presenting proposed plans to key stakeholders where required.
Content Development: Be a storyteller and create compelling and impactful content for various platforms. These would include materials such as media releases, pitches, and content for other public communications channels.
Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with media outlets to develop stories, facilitate accurate reporting, as well as manage media enquiries and engagements.
Research and Insights: Gather and analyse data to evaluate the effectiveness of public communication strategies and identify areas for improvement.
Issue and Crisis Communications: Manage issues and crisis communications when required. Participate in crisis communications exercises as part of emergency preparedness measures.
Internal Communication: Help ensure colleagues are informed of key initiatives and latest news.

[What we are looking for]

What we are looking for:

Education in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns, preferably in the public sector or a related field. Experience across earned, owned, and paid media will be an advantage.
Strong writing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills that can make complex issues accessible and engaging.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence and ability to present ideas and influence diverse stakeholders.
Proactive self-starter with ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Strong analytical skills to turn data into insights, and have attention to detail. Experience in managing communications research or sentiment surveys will be an advantage.