First Point Group - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Responsibilities of the appointed PR Manager:
- Create and maintain a favourable public image for employer
- Communicate programs, accomplishments and/or points of view
- Fielding media questions
- Media Pitches
- Media kit preparations
- Press conferences
- Press releases (Create, write and manage)
- Speech writing for organizational leaders
- Advertising and marketing communications material
- Articles for corporate newsletters
- Counter negative publicity
- Crisis management and emergency communications
- Establish and maintain solid relationships with various top tier media in this industry
- Manage challenges from competitors
- Prepare for, Address, Reduce and Manager negative impact of possible PR crisis
- PR communication strategies
- Product and Brand campaigns
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Degree, Certificate, or Diploma in:
- Public Relations / Media and Communications / Advertising / Marketing (Majoring in PR / Advertising)
- +5 yrs PR actual work experience
Competencies:
- Impeccable verbal and non-verbal Communication and Presentation skills
- Strong professional verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient organizational and planning skills
- Solid knowledge of Media needs and Media relationships
- Proactive, Trustworthy and Accurate with an attention to detail
- In-depth knowledge of all social media platforms
- Creative, Self-motivated and Assertive
- Professional approach to management
