Job Requirements
5 - 10 years of experience
Skills
Job description for Corporate Communications Manager at RYDE Technologies Pte Ltd
At Ryde Technologies, we believe in sustainable travelling. So we’re here to make the daily commute better for all, while promoting a green and car-lite society. Being a technology company with mobility at the core of our business, we reimagine the way we move around - where communities are brought closer and travelling is made sustainable.
Ryde started as a ride-sharing platform that matches drivers with riders going the same way to share a ride (RydePool), but we haven’t stopped there. We have established extended product services to include an e-payment platform (RydePay), taxi booking and insurance purchase. We are continuously building features that benefit everyone.
If you are an innovative individual with a passion for problem-solving and want to work where you are inspired to explore your curiosity, nurture your talents and make an impact, this is your opportunity!
We are now seeking to hire a talented and self-motivated Corporate Communications Manager to join our CEO office with responsibility for the profiling of the C-Suite and management of strategic corporate initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Internal Communications
- Execute corporate communications and staff engagement communication plans to proactively raise awareness and understanding of Ryde vision, mission and value proposition.
- Advisor to internal stakeholders on communication matters and manage all internal communications channels, and collaborate with the internal and digital marketing team on execution.
External Communications
- Partner C-suite to develop and implement a proactive communications strategy to Ryde’s external stakeholders.
- Draft senior management talking points, speeches, announcements at events, and support the SLT in public appearances and media engagements.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists and maintain our media database.
- Proactively and strategically manage various media inquiries with timely, respectful and informed responses; has a keen eye in detecting communication issues and escalating to the SLT and other cross-functional colleagues.
- Support in issues and crisis management.
CEO Profiling
- Oversight and day to day management of CEO social media channels – including developing ‘social media tone of voice’ and driving follower growth and engagement.
- Support of relevant CEO travel to help with content capture and preparing remarks, as well as real time social media posts.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Must-Have Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in mass communications, public relations, journalism or closely related field; at least eight years of communications and public relations experience.
- Knowledge of the tech sector is preferred, but not a prerequisite.
- Exceptional writing ability and proven expertise in executive communication, including speechwriting and presentation development.
- Demonstrated experience in web, email, social media and print communications.
- Strong technical proficiency in desktop publishing tools.
- Proficiency in design software will be an added advantage.
- Must have extensive and holistic crisis/issues management experience.
- Advanced knowledge of public relations/marketing communications best practices.
- Works with a high degree of independence and integrity.
- Meets deadlines and exercises good judgment.
- Comprehends complex material and communicates it clearly, both verbally and orally.
- Can operate both as an outstanding individual and excellent team contributor.
- Experience in both agency and in-house preferable.
- Candidates with less experience will be considered as Corporate Communications Senior Executive/Executive.
This is a writing intensive position. The ideal candidate must have experience in Associated Press style, can demonstrate strong strategic thinking, and a sharp eye for detail. A writing skills assessment will be conducted for applicants selected for an interview.
If this position describes you, and you are seeking a fast-paced, positive, and rewarding company culture, please email your updated full resume (with a passport-style headshot) and cover letter to us. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.