Position: Media and Communications Specialist
- Develop and implement a comprehensive media strategy, utilizing various media channels to maximize campaign impact.
- Integrate media strategy with the Edutainment approach, linking news and entertainment media efforts.
- Promote sexual and reproductive health education in a culturally sensitive manner, targeting parents, teachers, community leaders, and adolescents.
- Identify innovative media angles and contribute to creative campaign tactics.
- Establish and maintain relationships with media and external contacts; manage contacts databases.
- Create press releases, articles, reactive lines, and organize press conferences and media visits.
- Secure regular, high-quality media coverage of campaign activities and messages.
- Monitor media coverage, evaluate effectiveness, and adapt strategies accordingly.
- Build relationships with celebrity ambassadors for the campaign.
- Contribute to regular progress reports for the Program Management Unit.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Effective PR & media strategies for WEG, PRC, WRC & Hayat
- Enhanced PR profile and visibility of the organization and projects
- Maximum media presence and visibility
- High-quality IEC and promotional materials
- Strong digital presence, including SEO-optimized websites and social media
- Production of quality content for articles and reports
- Maintain a comprehensive media archive within 24 hours
- Timely and quality delivery of tasks
- Efficient team management
- Effective work planning and reporting
Job Specification
- Minimum 10 years of experience in campaign communication or social marketing
- Knowledge of and experience with the Pakistani media environment
- Proficiency in communication tools, including social media
- Strong facilitation, influencing, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent writing skills, with media experience preferred
- Fluent in Urdu and English, both written and verbal
- Analytical, strategic thinking skills; ability to simplify complex issues
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Creative and innovative in media utilization for social change
- Academic qualifications in media, communication, or related fields
Location: Lahore, Pakistan