Brand Storyteller & Communications Lead

Raizcorp; Sandton; Sur place; ZAR 350 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Raizcorp is seeking a Communications Officer to join its Marketing team in a dynamic role that goes beyond writing posts. You will write, edit, plan, coordinate, publish, analyse and keep multiple communication strands in the air while protecting the brand’s voice.

You’ll develop strategies, support events, manage content across websites and social platforms, liaise with external PR agencies, and ensure timely, polished communications that engage entrepreneurs and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A degree or national diploma in Journalism, Corporate Communications, Publishing, Public Relations or a related field.
• At least five years' relevant experience in editing, writing, journalism or communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, research, interviewing and presentation skills.
• Experience with content for websites and working with content management systems.
• Experience developing or executing digital initiatives and campaigns across social media platforms.

Responsabilités

• Writing and editing content such as thought leadership articles, video, podcast and event scripts, press releases, blog posts, newsletters, sales proposals (including brochures, manuals and more), marketing collateral, website copy and social media content.
• Helping to develop and execute communication and social media strategies across different audiences and platforms.
• Proofreading and quality‑checking content to ensure that every piece of communication is accurate, polished and brand‑aligned.
• Managing and updating websites, portals and online content, including working with developers and suppliers when new digital platforms or website updates are required.
• Finding newsworthy stories inside the business, interviewing entrepreneurs, gathering information, sourcing images and writing stories that bring impact to life.
• Supporting events, launches and expos by capturing stories, photographs and video content where required.
• Managing the organisation's central information email inbox, responding to and directing enquiries from entrepreneurs, stakeholders and prospective clients, monitoring campaign responses, newsletter enquiries and lead‑generation communications, and ensuring timely, professional follow‑up.
• Acting as the primary liaison with Raizcorp's appointed Public Relations agency, coordinating media opportunities, press releases, approvals, campaign activities, interview requests and all related communications to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Liaising with PR, communications, digital, print and branding suppliers to keep projects moving and deadlines on track.
• Managing external freelance writers by preparing content briefs, coordinating assignments, reviewing and editing submissions, providing feedback, monitoring deadlines and ensuring all content meets Raizcorp's editorial and brand standards.
• Tracking content progress, reporting on communication activity and helping to analyse the effectiveness of external communications.
• Keeping content, reports, press clippings and documentation organised, filed and easy to access.

Formation

Degree in Journalism, Corporate Communications, Publishing, Public Relations or related field

Outils

Content Management Systems

MS Office

Analytics tools

Description du poste

Raizcorp is seeking a Communications Officer to join its Marketing team in a dynamic role that goes beyond writing posts. You will write, edit, plan, coordinate, publish, analyse and keep multiple communication strands in the air while protecting the brand’s voice.

You’ll develop strategies, support events, manage content across websites and social platforms, liaise with external PR agencies, and ensure timely, polished communications that engage entrepreneurs and stakeholders.