Communications and Public Relations Manager

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban seeks a Communications and Public Relations Manager. The role involves formulating PR strategies and managing the communications team. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and experience in the field, including supervisory roles. Strong media relations and the ability to craft effective content across multiple formats are essential. This position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to enhance the corporate brand image.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years experience in a Communications and Public Relations role.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Supervisory or Management role.
• Experience managing a team of 4 or more individuals.
• Previous experience in working with a global organisation.

Responsibilities

• Formulate PR and Communications strategy for the business.
• Create and implement a PR strategy and calendar.
• Liaising with media personnel and building relationships.
• Manage PR and communications team.

Skills

PR strategy formulation

Brand management

Media relations

Team management

Content creation

Education

Relevant Degree or Honours in Communications/English

Diploma or certification in Public Relations

Job description

Communications and Public Relations Manager

About the job Communications and Public Relations Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

• Formulatingthe 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 imagewithin 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 Honoursin 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