Jan 2019 – Apr 2021  ·  Singapore

DSTA

Corporate Communications Asst. Manager

Where I learned to write with precision and purpose. Two years managing social media, employer branding, internal comms, and media relations for one of Singapore's most respected government agencies. Secured coverage in CNA, The Straits Times, and Lianhe Zaobao. All written by hand, pre-GenAI. Yes, really.

20%
Increase in social followers & engagement
3
Major media outlets — CNA, Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao
2+
Years managing social, media & internal comms
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Social Media

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Media Relations

Press Coverage

Coverage in CNA, The Straits Times & Lianhe Zaobao

Led media relations — identifying story angles, pitching to journalists, and managing spokesperson preparation for Singapore's three main English and Chinese-language outlets. Coverage spanned technology programmes, national service milestones, and DSTA's young defence scientists initiative.

Secured coverage in Channel NewsAsia, The Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao

The Straits Times coverage — Student develops algorithm to detect fake news
03

Feature Stories

DSTA feature story — Brightsparks eMagazine

Editorial

Long-form features & editorial copy

Wrote feature stories for internal and external publications — profiling engineers, covering technology milestones, and communicating DSTA's work in language that made complex defence tech accessible and compelling.