Job Description

Closing Date 2023/09/18
Reference Number MMH230912-6
Job Title Junior Internal Communications Specialist
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Marketing and Communication
Cluster Momentum Investments
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Centurion
Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.

We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at www.momentummetropolitan.co.za.
Role Purpose

Join us as a Junior Internal Communications Specialist where you will support the Employee Engagement Team with employee marketing, communications activities, administrative tasks and events. Be part of the team that walks every step of the way on an employeexe2x80x99s journey and experience with our business.
Requirements

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Communications, marketing or related field.

• 2-3 years relevant experience in internal communications or related role.

• Copywriting abilities for a variety of platforms e.g. newsletters, emailers, video.

• Design experience: Working knowledge and experience in content creation and visual design tools.

• Adobe creative suite programs an advantage.

• Experience with Virtual conference/event tools including Teams and Zoom (advantage).

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/ Word/ PowerPoint/ Outlook).

Duties & Responsibilities

Internal Communications and engagement

• Support with the delivery of employee wellness initiatives, projects, creative communication concepts and organisational culture projects to drive.

• Support the delivery of internal communication plans and ensure timeous delivery of all assigned projects.

• Assist with print and online copy writing such as developing and designing content for internal communication i.e., Employee Newsletter, HR Communication.

• Proofing and editing of copy for various mediums (web, email, print, social).

• Assist with stakeholder requirements such as company announcements, meeting presentations, multimedia, key messages, talking points for distribution.

• Assist by sourcing, collating, and developing original news stories/blog posts, background information, images, quotes, multimedia graphics, event reporting and other content, booking interviews, running competitions, prize allocation and suggesting engagement opportunities.

• Design of internal marketing materials xe2x80x93 agendas, name tags, presentations, etc.

• Support on video and photography shoots.

• Writing support across internal and community communications activities.

• Provide support as required on employee activations and campaigns, including at site level.

• Ensure quality assurance and approval of all communication material prior to delivery.

• Contribute to the maintenance of all internal communications templates, information and distribution lists.

• Adhere to the timelines outlined for all standard monthly initiatives i.e induction.

• Identify/recommend events/ activities that will improve staff engagement and wellness.

• Assist with idea generation, the identification and implementation of tactics to maintain or increase engagement with stakeholders through various communication platforms and initiatives.

• Collaborate and foster internal relationships with stakeholders and colleague and participate in various HC projects when required to execute HR.

• Maintain consistent communication with key stakeholders and work closely with the project team.

Events:

• Assist with the research, plan, logistics, communication and execution of events.

• Participate in ideating, conceptualizing planning, coordinating and implementing internal events and activities (such as assigned conferences, wellness events, business summits and webinars).

• Ensure the performance of each event is subsequently measured against defined metrics and work with the team to provide insights/recommendations based on results (post-event surveys, post-event reports etc).

• Communicating with suppliers and service providers during event preparation.

• Help manage our events calendar from ideation to execution to post event reporting.

• Participate and attend company events to compile content for internal distribution (for example taking photos or doing interviews).

Competencies

• Ability to work well under pressure, with different teams and manage multiple deadlines at once.

• Be a self-starter, is comfortable with frequently changing requirements and can work autonomously while still keeping relevant stakeholders up to date on progress.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated.

• An effective and professional communicator, both written and oral.

• Proactive and excellent time management.

• Interact with people.

• Honest and reliable.

• Project management skills.

• Always looking for innovative ways to deliver outstanding experiences.

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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