Job Description

Our client based in Johannesburg northern suburbs is seeking a Marketing Communications Lead with a proven track record for creative excellence in strategic program development and execution. Your overall goal will be to improve employee and customer engagement and drive industry awareness of the brands current and prospective customers, competitors, trade and business media, industry analysts and other key constituents.Responsibilities:
Strategy Development xe2x80x93

• Conduct a thorough analysis of companyxe2x80x99s 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 xe2x80x93 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 companiesxe2x80x99 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 xe2x80x93 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 Bachelorxe2x80x99s 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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