COMMUNICATION MANAGER – DURBAN – KWAZULU-NATAL

Tych Business Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic communications firm in Durban is seeking a Communications Manager to enhance brand values and manage media strategies. Responsibilities include developing media plans, ensuring effective messaging, and assisting in the implementation of the communications strategy. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in PR and communications management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communication or related field.
• Proven experience in a communications role, preferably in management.
• In-depth knowledge of brand management and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for high caliber messaging via effective channels.
• Enhance corporate identity and brand values in media opportunities.
• Assist in managing the PR and design elements of the communications strategy.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Critical thinking

Decision making

Media relations

Content creation

Crisis management

Brand management

Budget management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication

Qualifications in Public Relations

Qualifications in Marketing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Are responsible for the highest caliber of messaging via the most efficient and effective communication channels
• Ensure the corporate identity, brand values and brand language are enhanced in all media and publicity opportunities
• Assist the Marketing Manager in compiling the communications strategy, then managing the PR and design elements to ensure that the implementation of the strategy is successful
• Demonstrate excellent skills in analytical problem solving, critical thinking and decision making
• Develop media plans, report on ROI, track KPA’s in media & PR, conduct competitor analyses, evaluate the company’s media mix of ATL/BTL & make recommendations
• Work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards consistently and accurately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communication
• Public Relations
• Marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience in a communications role
• Preferably in a managerial capacity.
• Experience with media relations
• Content creation, and crisis management.
• In-depth knowledge of brand management
• Sound business communication and budget management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.