Job Description

Our client is a well established international NGO. They are constantly looking to increase its database both in number as well as ethnic diversity. They are looking for a PR and Communications Manager to join their team.

The purpose of the role is to maintain, enhance and analyse their presence across social media and other digital channels. To recruit potential donors, inform the public of the need for monetary donations and encourage people to volunteer, through the organisationxe2x80x99s social media channels

The Corporate Communications Department ensures that the brand is enhanced among the local public, with the goal of raising awareness, influencing public and professional opinion, and motivating people to register as potential donors, as well as supporting the organisation financially. The team also supports the activities of other departments. The communications team also focuses on informing registered potential donors about news to motivate and engage them over the long term to be available and prepared when a donation is needed. In addition, the team also helps support and promote activities of other departments that for example, focus on raising funds to match donor registration costs and deliver community volunteering to help raise awareness. Digital activity is centred around the local website where all information regarding donation is consolidated, plus country-specific social media and other online channels. The communications team is responsible for the local marketing and communications plans and activities. At a global level, this department coordinates additional global initiatives and provide all entities with standard processes and further guidelines. Close collaboration and exchange between the local and global teams must be given.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management:

- Plan and implement effective Communications, PR and Marketing strategies and implementation plans that are aligned with the organisationxe2x80x99s overall strategies.
- Ensure that campaigns within budget.
- Co-ordination of new and existing stakeholders who are relevant to the CC department. * Media relations:

- Excellent media and influencer relations and contacts in order to develop and guide media strategies. Manage media enquiries and arrange interviews, source quotes and commentary on behalf of the organization.
- Push media placements and pitch stories; create on-brand marketing communication and correspondence.
- Source and manage speaking opportunities for the organisation.
- Respond to time sensitive communications deliverables working swiftly to support the management team.
- Support social media and inform the content strategy.
- Create positive coverage for the organisation across national and international media platforms.
- Finding and managing relevant advertising opportunities that are in line with the organisations objectives. * Manage partner agencies:

- Ensure that weekly status meetings are held, and manage with creative and media agencies. Brief and manage campaigns and projects and ensure deadlines are met.
- Ensure messaging aligns with the organisationxe2x80x99s strategies. * Report, track and measure:

- Analyze campaign results and report back on the success/nuances of campaigns.
- Develop insights and optimise work for best results.
- Monthly reporting of PR and campaign results. * Writing skills:

- Experience in writing press releases/blogs; proofing and writing copy for social media and other campaign content. Engage with and assist other departments with shaping content and assisting where necessary.
- Engage with global staff, and stakeholders to develop storytelling and content.
- Write clear briefs to external service providers and manage the development of campaign content. * Passionate about integrated communications:

- Work closely with the corporate communications director to develop and drive integrated campaigns across digital, ATL and through PR.
Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management and organisational skills. A strategic thinker whoxe2x80x99s able to apply themself
• Qualified to degree level (ideally communications and PR related)
• At least 7 years of demonstrable experience in PR, communications media monitoring, and project management, in a similar role.
• Experience in the non-profit sector would be advantageous.
• Excellent written communications skills, with demonstrable experience in writing social media content and reviewing content drafted by others.
• Sensitivity and empathy in liaising with patients and their families, for example, when, drafting social media posts and answering post questions/private messages.
• Ability to plan well, work to deadlines, prioritise tasks, cope with pressure at times and work on own initiative.
• A proactive, flexible, and friendly manner with an ability to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with internal colleagues and external partners, as well as good team-working skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is essential and experience in Photoshop an advantage.
• Solutions-focused - able to find quick and sensible solutions to problems.
• Someone with their finger on the pulse in terms of what is happening in terms of trends, events, competitors, influencers, and more.
• Multicultural, curious, and passionate about South Africans and culture in general.
• Willingness to travel on occasion.
• Able to identify media angles and media opportunities.
• Creative with the ability to come up with tactical and strategic ideas.

NOTE - We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.
SALARY DISCLAIMER: The advertised salary range is merely a guideline to attract a range of potentially suitable candidates to the advertised position. It is the prerogative of the future employer to offer a candidate any market related remuneration package in line with the candidatexe2x80x99s qualifications, skills and level of experience.

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