Corporate Communications Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Media Relations
Be the spokesperson for the company globally
Develop communication strategy and plan to build, enhance and protect the company's reputation globally
Organize media interactions and relationship, building meetings of Sr. Management with media and work with PR consultants / freelancers
Collaborate with other departments to enhance/manage reputation and coordinate actions
Develop appropriate messaging to support the corporate image, brands and business
Develop, cultivate and maintain good relations with mediaBrand Building
Be the companyxe2x80x99s brand custodian, guide teams and ensure brand compliance globally
Build and strengthen corporate brand using a variety of communication tools & channels
Collaborate and work closely with internal teams
Develop and maintain global brand manualDigital & Social Media
Build and execute social media strategy to leverage and build a strong brand image for the company
Set up and optimize company pages and generate/publish/share daily content (text, images, video) on social media platforms to increase engagement & reach
Moderate user-generated content in line with the social media policy for each community
Guide and support internal teams to build & manage social media platforms/campaigns in line with the companyxe2x80x99s social media policyCrisis Management
Effectively manage issues/crisis relating to the company and its divisions/brands
Minimize the damage by neutralizing the issue/crisis or ensure the coverage on the given platform/s is balanced through effective messaging
Anticipate and identify potential issues and develop communication plan to address themInternal Communications
Articulate internal communication plan, aligned to business and people goals
Develop messaging for Exco and Senior Management
Plan and execute employee events in collaboration with business teams
Work closely with the HR teams and business partners on employee engagement and internal communicationsAdditional responsibilities include:
Writing effective communications on complex topics
Aligning internal communications recommendations and tactics to support and drive executive communications programs that underscore the value of the Company through a collective message platform related to company objectives, company culture, milestones and business priorities.
Partnering with key internal players to leverage and coordinate internal/external activities across the organization.
This person must have experience in drafting integrated communications approaches across both internal/external audiences, have a creative and solutions-oriented mindset, and an ability to collaborate and adapt to changing dynamics.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Manager in the pharma industry, strong writer, has the ability to simplify complex information and is process-minded.Requirements and Qualifications:
Minimum of 8+ yearsxe2x80x99 experience in corporate communications or public relations
Minimum Bachelor Degree required in Business, Communications, Journalism, English
MBA preferred.
Healthcare industry experience is required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1352129
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned