ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MEDIA LIAISON

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MEDIA LIAISON

POSITION TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 12 MONTHS

PURPOSE:
To support the effective implementation of the Company communication strategies and to enhance the image of the department through media liaison.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NQF level 6 qualification in Media studies, Business Communication, Communication, Journalism, or Business Communication.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years' experience in media liaison and media monitoring.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customise media liaison services to journalists to suit each medium.
• Assist with the coordination of engagement activities with media organisations to promote the Company programmes, projects, and events.
• Maintain and update the media database for the distribution and publication of media statements and media invites.
• Assist in organising meeting logistics to conduct media briefings and media engagements.
• Facilitate liaison with communication officials in other government departments, research institutions, and science councils about the Company opportunities.
• Request information for the development of communication strategies, advisories, and press releases.
• Media Monitoring of coverage pertaining to the department and the National System of Innovation.
• Distribution of daily and weekly media clippings to all relevant Company staff members.
• Compilation of thematic media monitoring reports.
• Request information from service providers for data on Media Analysis for the development of monthly and quarterly media monitoring reports.
• Process payments to service providers and maintain the relationship between the Company and the media monitoring service provider.
• Participate in the development of material and messaging for distribution to internal users.
• Write articles on the Company activities for publication.

Desired Skills:

• Media liaison and media monitoring.

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years.

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma.