Our client a leading organisation dedicated to setting industry standards and promoting socioeconomic transformation are looking for a Media Relations and Strategic Communications Specialist. As a Media Relations and Strategic Communications Specialist you will be instrumental in crafting and implementing effective communication strategies over a 12month period. This role involves promoting our client s standards enhancing their public image and supporting stakeholder engagements.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Stakeholder Communication:
Develop a media strategy and plan to support strategic stakeholder communication and advocacy aligned with the organizations goals.
Review and release media statements involving highprofile stakeholders and dignitaries such as CEOs Ministers General Secretaries and Ambassadors.
Guide the creation of posts that support strategic stakeholder activities.
Issue Management:
Manage potential public relations issues arising from media monitoring reports customer engagements or emerging media narratives.
Media Enquiries:
Handle media enquiries through thorough factchecking and response drafting.
Review draft responses before they reach the CEO.
Assess whether media enquiries should be managed under crisis protocols.
Crisis Communication:
Implement strategic crisis communication to protect the oragnisations reputation.
Support and guide the CEO as the primary spokesperson during emergencies.
Provide media training for designated communicators.
Media Monitoring:
Track and measure PEP s presence across various media platforms.
Analyse mentions products services and brand coverage.
Identify opportunities for public relations efforts.
Requirements
Qualifications in communications journalism or related fields.
Professional certifications and a proven track record in PR.
Demonstrated experience through awards recognitions and professional achievements.
Qualifications in communications, journalism, or related fields. Professional certifications and a proven track record in PR. Demonstrated experience through awards, recognitions, and professional achievements.