Communications and Public Relations Manager

Work set-up: 
Hybrid
Contract: 
Work from: 
Umhlanga (ZA), Durban (ZA)

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Ithemba Recruitment Startup http://www.ithembarecruitment.co.za
11 - 50 Employees
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Job description

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Formulating the PR and Communications strategy for the business and its subsidiaries
  • Implementation of the business and marketing strategy. 
  • Positive corporate image and  
  • Creating a strong brand when it comes to internal and external communication. Influencer and strategy management. 
  • Formulate and manage the brand voice. 
  • Formulate and manage the PR function including PR crisis plan. 
  • Liaising with, and building relationships, with key media personnel as identified by the PR strategy. 
  • Creating and implementing a PR strategy. 
  • Tracking and reporting on the groups' corporate image within the media and reporting in this regard. 
  • To integrate the copy with graphic images, music, and other visual and sound components.
  • Managing PR and communications team. 
  • Responsible for the linguistic content of adverts. Work with the marketing manager to find core message and target audience. 
  • Researching trends within communication, PR as well as the gambling industry. 
  • Assisting with brainstorming further strategies to grow the brands' reputation in the public eye. 
  • Creating and implementing a PR Strategy and calendar. 
  • Presenting plans or findings to management. 
  • Brainstorming visual and copy ideas with other members of the creative team. 
  • Ability to work across a range of media and formats (print, digital, audio, video). 
  • Checking that our content complies with regulations and legislation. Interpret briefs into slogans, catchphrases, and effective content. 
  • Researching the target audience and our competition. 
  • Building a media database. 
  • Building press relationships. 
  • Liaising with other departments to ensure that all requirements are in order for PR to be generated around a campaign, event/any relevant company news. 
  • Generating press releases about any company news. 
  • Creating copy for internal marketing campaigns. 
  • Creating video scripts and identifying visual story elements. 
  • Conducting interviews for video/print/online content. 
  • Managing all PR duties including attending events as well as handling reporting.
  • Producing original, clear and credible ideas/messages/scripts. Updating and amending campaigns according to feedback. 
  • Understanding the brand and products sold. 
  • Conceptualizing and writing high-quality work across multiple platforms such as print, outdoor, TV, activations, in-store, social media, and online content. 
  • Generating internal communications including online and print documents. 
  • Ability to write in varying tones and styles. 
  • Drafting of speeches, MC scripts, and presentations. 
  • Ensuring deadlines are met and opportunities are not missed. 

Qualifications and experience:

  • Relevant Degree or Honours in Communications/English
  • Diploma or certification in Public Relations
  • 2 - 4 years experience in a Communications and Public Relations role
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a Supervisory or Management role
  • Managed a team of 4 plus individuals
  • Previous experience in working with a global organisation with multiple subsidiaries


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