Job Media and Communications Officer

Media and Communications Officer

Job description

Responsibilities:
1. Drafting and distributing scheduled and ad hoc media releases, based on desktop research and interviews with role-players
2. Drafting and distributing regular electronic and published newsletters and publications
3. Managing a departmental budget for publications and promotional items
4. Being involved in collective planning and design of promotional items for various events
5. Managing promotional items allocation, distribution and stock-keeping
6. Co-ordinating media conferences before and after various events
7. Co-ordinating the work of the Media and Communications Committee
8. Promoting the brand
9. Designing and maintaining the website, in collaboration with colleagues and service providers
10. Designing and maintaining the corporate identity of the company, in collaboration with colleagues and service providers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
1. A minimum of Grade 12 (Matric) with an above C average for English
2. Proven proficiency in spoken and written English
3. An above-average listening, reading and typing speed
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and basic website maintenance
5. Experience in managing a budget
6. Experience with typing media releases and document layout

Added Recommendations:
1. Experience in graphic design
2. Experience in website design
3. A qualification in media and / or communication and / or public relations