Job Description

Responsibilities:
Strategy Development -

• Conduct a thorough analysis of companys current communications landscape across all operating companies (internal communications, customer communications, public relations, investor relations and social media).
• Develop and implement a communications strategy that will deliver on the key business objectives.
• Develop strategic paid media plan to support and boost earned media presence.
• Oversee and allocate the annual communications budget and ensure its use is fully maximised.
• Use communications technology to boost productivity

Media Relations - work with the appointed PR agency to:

• Develop and manage relationships with key media players to secure and grow earned media online and offline coverage
• Craft and distribute press releases and media pitches
• Coordinate and manage media interviews and inquiries
• Identify, pitch and leverage speaking opportunities
• Clean-up and maintain press portals across third party sites
• Maintain press portal on Website

Content Creation and management:

• Create and maintain content calendar for internal communications, customer communications, public relations, investor relations and social media.
• Maintain corporate collateral and proof points across the group using in-house design and writing resources.
• Manage the development of compelling content for the various channels using our in-house design and writing resources.
• Ensure content aligns with the overall communications strategy and brand messaging.

Social Media Management - work with the appointed PR agency to:

• Provide community management across all of companies channels.
• Leverage in-house shared service ensure all content is scheduled for publication.
• Monitor activity and consult on opportunities and ways to engage with communities.
• Create and manage executive profiling across 10 x executives for the Group - this includes a monthly content calendar crafted for the executive in line with Group content strategy.

Crisis Management - work with the appointed PR agency to

• Develop a crisis communication plan.
• Provide real-time support and guidance during crises.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate regular reports on PR campaign performance.
• Analyse data and provide insights for continuous improvement.

Requirements:
Educational Qualifications:
xc2xb7 Bachelors degree in Marketing or relevant equivalentYears of Experience
xc2xb7 Minimum 8 years Marketing experience with a focus on marketing communications in a corporate environment preferably in the ICT Sector
xc2xb7 Experience in managing marketing communications and business process improvement.
xc2xb7 Experience in a senior management position.Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful

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