Job Objective
The Media and Communications Manager will assist the Head of Communications with activating and managing all aspects of Brand building/ PR Housekeeping internally and externally.
Key Deliverables
Work with the Head of Communications (HC) in crafting and implementing Brand strategies/initiatives to achieve the vision plans and objectives of the Organisation.
Plugidentified Brand Communications and PR gaps in the organization.
Create and service channels to showcase our timeless values our impact and events and occurrences we want the world to know.
Coordinate the implementation of agreed Brand Activation programs to enhance the reputation of the Organisation brand and its subbrands.
Support the comms team with Classic/Evergreen organization content to drive visibility.
Focus on the good that the Organisation is doing i.e. lives changed socioeconomic testimonies and propose channels outside the usual through which they can be mined to build our reputation.
Support the amplification of our impact entities PEF PLLI etc
Work with the Head of Comms to develop and drive Sustainability strategy connect what we do to the SDGs and project that creating avenues to do so.
Work with HOC to evolve a PR strategy for the Organisation her subsidiaries and the PG brand.
Implement said strategies to achieve defined objectives (Media pitches release writing events mgt followup on features etc)
Work on press and media relations with a view to forging meaningful relationships that align with the objectives of the Organisation.
Pitch and secure relevant quarterly media features on local/regional/international platforms.
Maintain the public relations function of the Organisation establishing and maintaining active relationships with secular denominational and interfaith media.
Work with team lead to develop and manage the annual PR communications/publicity budget.
Crisis mgt: Put steps in place to avert incidences that can impact the Organisation and the global lead brand negatively and in the event that they happen have a plan in place to address them.
Create PR events/initiatives and key into existing events.
Ensure brand alignment and compliance in culture in touchpoints and across board in expressions.
Work with HR on Organisation employer branding image.
Ensure a wide understanding and awareness of the brand standards.
Enforce brand standards across touchpoints and flag defaults that will impact us across expressions engaging with stakeholders to this end.
Ensuring brand integrity in all areas.
Requirements
First degree from a reputable university with a minimum of 2:1
A postgraduate degree in Communications Journalism International Relations/Public Affairs Journalism or other related disciplines is advantageous
Minimum of 7 years experience in Brand Mgt Communications role
Track record working on and directly responsible for
Brand Strategy and Execution.
Experience working with a highperformance crossfunctional team in a Brand marketing/communications/publicity in manager
capacity.
Experience working with and enforcing Brand Guidelines
Experience working with multimedia social media web design graphics and other communications/publicity management teams
Experience working with a production team.
Experience working with media (press) stakeholders.
Proven writing and editing skills. Writing skills include copywriting screenwriting editorial writing writing
press releases etc.
Excellent command of (written and spoken) English
Ability to convey complex ideas in a creative clear direct and lively style.
Strong diplomatic interpersonal and team skills
Strong organizational and problemsolving skills
An indepth understanding and problemsolving approach to project management as it relates to complex multifunctional project
Knowledge and applied work experience in Brand building and mgt principles sufficient to execute lead or advise others.
Ability to prioritize work well under pressure and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
Demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills
Strong relationship management strategy development project management problemsolving and change management skills.