External Communications Specialist

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, External Communications, you will manage the delivery of PropertyGuru’s consumer communications in Singapore and corporate communications across the Group. You will work with a PR agency to execute media relations, campaign delivery and initiatives that build the company’s reputation and leadership presence.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver communications for Singapore consumer campaigns, product launches and insights, collaborating with the marketing team and PR agency to develop stories and secure media coverage.
• Identify and secure thought‑leadership and engagement opportunities for PropertyGuru and its leaders, aligned with business priorities.
• Manage day‑to‑day media enquiries and relationships, draft and review communications materials, and coordinate spokesperson preparation and stakeholder approvals.
• Oversee the PR agency’s delivery across both consumer and corporate remits, setting priorities, reviewing content, and tracking deliverables, budgets and results.
• Coordinate content updates and publishing for the corporate website, newsroom and Group LinkedIn, working with internal teams and website partners.
• Oversee media monitoring and reporting with agency and monitoring partners, identifying relevant developments, opportunities and emerging issues.
• Support issue and crisis responses under the direction of the Head of External Communications, coordinating facts, draft responses and stakeholder input.

Required profile

• Proven years of communications experience gained in‑house, at an agency or both, with a track record in consumer communications and corporate communications supporting senior spokespeople.
• Excellent writing and editorial judgement, able to make complex information clear and recognise strong media angles.
• Credibility and confidence when working with senior executives, offering considered advice and constructive challenges when needed.
• Sound judgement, discretion and composure under pressure, with the ability to handle sensitive matters and know when to escalate.
• Strong ownership and organisational skills, capable of managing agency partners and multiple workstreams independently.
• Good understanding of Singapore’s media landscape; familiarity with regional business media is an advantage.

What we offer

• Hybrid flexible working that focuses on outcomes over hours.
• Holistic rewards package covering financial, physical and mental health.
• Multi‑directional career development across all levels.
• Inclusive benefits such as equal paternity leave, supporting work‑life balance.
• Being part of a Top Employers Certified company that puts people at the heart of everything.