[JOB AD] Strategic communications agency looking for an experienced and versatile communications specialist/writer to join its team.
Responsibilities include:
- Researching, drafting and issuing media releases and related communications material
- Media relations and outreach
- Securing interviews and compiling client briefing docs for media interviews
- Monitoring of news media, social media etc to keep abreast of developments in all client sectors to highlight opportunities
- Crafting of relevant social media posts for client platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter), including creation of monthly content calendars, to amplify core brand messaging, start conversations and encourage engagement
- Writing, editing and overseeing a range of consumer-focused SEO content for client websites
- Assisting with innovative and creative communications ideas for clients to promote brand messaging and purpose
- Attending client meetings and handling monthly brand awareness/media reports for clients
- Building mature, professional relationships with existing and new clients
Knowledge and experience:
- At least 8 to 10 years relevant experience in a communications role (journalism/corporate comms/PR)
- Solid background in top quality writing/editing (must include long-form)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Can instantly spot a relevant story angle in a piece of content
- Can instantly spot an error in a piece of content
- Solid media contacts
- Strategic thinker
- Keen eye for detail
- Stickler for accuracy
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Self-motivated, with initiative, and able to work independently as well as in a team
- Strong creative and analytical skills
- Strong “mining the gold” research skills
- Organised, with the ability to manage various projects/portfolios at once
- Ability to manage and guide team members, when required.
- Curious about the world, good general knowledge, with an interest in current affairs
- Comfortable working across diverse sectors/brands – from haircare, fashion and cellphones to education, medical and legal
- Willing to try new things, and add new skills, as required
- Knowledge of, or interest in, digital marketing, SEO and paid media useful, but not essential
Interested and suitable candidates should submit a concise CV, including salary expectations, to opportunity@power-lab.co.za by Wednesday 27 July 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
