Communications Specialist

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication firm is looking for a highly-skilled Communications Specialist to join their team in Durban. The role involves creating communication strategies, managing media relations, and developing varied content for channels such as social media and newsletters. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 5-10 years of experience in communications or related sectors. This position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in customer relationship management, corporate communications, public relations, or marketing communications.
• Familiarity with home loan products and mortgage lending processes is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality written content for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the organization's brand.
• Create content for social media, press releases, newsletters, and website copy.
• Manage media relations and respond to media inquiries.

Skills

Content creation

Media relations

Project management

Communication strategies

Marketing

Education

Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business or related field

Job description

Overview

Communications Specialist – Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Job Summary: Our client is looking for a highly-skilled Communications Specialist to join our team. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for creating and implementing communication strategies to promote the organization's brand and message. The role will involve developing content for various communication channels, including social media, press releases, newsletters, and website copy. The Communications Specialist will also be responsible for managing media relations, creating marketing materials, and monitoring and analyzing the effectiveness of communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the organization's brand and message
• Create content for various communication channels, including social media, press releases, newsletters, and website copy
• Manage media relations and respond to media inquiries
• Create marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and make recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency in brand messaging
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in communication

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business or related field
• 5-10 years experience in customer relationship management, corporate communications, public relations, or marketing communications
• Familiarity with home loan products, mortgage lending processes, and regulatory requirements is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality written content for diverse audiences and channels
• Experience managing media relations, securing press coverage, and responding to media inquiries
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

This position offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

How to apply

If you are a highly-motivated individual with a passion for communication and marketing, we encourage you to apply for the Communications Specialist position. Apply for this role today by contacting Georgia Keogh at Hire Resolve on LinkedIn or through the provided contact method.