Communications Executive (Strategic Storyteller)

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

A typical week at work involves

• Review current content strategies and assess their effectiveness
• Identify new storytelling opportunities from Halogen’s programmes and create compelling narratives inspired by these opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to source for stories and content
• Develop editorial calendars and repurpose stories across multiple platforms.
• Generate content in diverse formats, including written, visual, audio, and video, employing storytelling techniques to maximise engagement.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets to ensure on-time delivery and efficiency.
• Project manage ongoing communication projects from start to finish.
• Pitch stories to media outlets and secure coverage to boost brand visibility.

What You’ll Achieve

By the end of your first month,

• You would have a good understanding of the ins-and-outs of the charity organisation, social service sector, and the communication activities that we perform
• You would have established a basic understanding and relationship with staff team members and their respective job scopes and roles
• You would have a clear view on what you would like to achieve for the organisation in the short- and long-term

By the end of your sixth month,

• You would have contributed significantly to the inputs and outputs of the organisation that involves communications and storytelling
• You would have actively deployed and adhered to a set of communications guidelines and best practices pertaining to impact storytelling
• You would be well-acquainted with the tone of voice and writing style of the organisation and be able to adapt it to suit different audience groups

By the end of your first year,

• You should have a deep understanding of organisation’s overall programming, fundraising, communications, and advocacy objectives
• You would be the in-house expert on all things related to content creation
• You would have built a strong and consistent inflow of stories in our story bank
• You would have helped the organisation gain stronger internal and external branding as a youth development hub – internal with our interns, facilitators, and volunteers; external with potential volunteers, school teachers, corporate funders and our social media followers

What You’ll Get

• A competitive package that includes healthcare, welfare, insurance, and travel allowances
• Annual leave of 14 days, and utility of WFH, flexi-work, and telecommuting schemes
• You will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the youth development scene in the region
• You will continuously develop your communications and digital marketing skill sets that will enable you to positively influence the next generation
• You will interface regularly with the CEO, COO, and other managers as you work with each department on their day-to-day
• There will be regular 1:1 sessions that explore your work, discuss your future options, and open up new opportunities for your career and development
• You will have a chance to explore other competencies such as training & development, event management, and fundraising

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

How To Apply

• Submit your resume and form responses below.
• If you were referred by a staff or board member of Halogen, please leave their name in your application.