Communications Specialist

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Durban is seeking a highly-skilled Communications Specialist. This role focuses on creating and implementing strategies to promote the organization's brand through content development for various channels. Responsibilities include managing media relations, creating marketing materials, and analyzing communication effectiveness. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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

Organizational skills

Marketing communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Communications Specialist

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. This 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.

Key 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

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Communication, 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.
• Demonstrate 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. If you are a highly-motivated individual with a passion for communication and marketing, we encourage you to apply for the Communications Specialist position.

How to Apply

Apply for this role today, contact Georgia Keogh at Hire Resolve on LinkedIn or [e-mail]. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us: [e-mail]