Job description

An independent policy research and advocacy organisation which is one of South Africa’s leading development think tanks & which focuses  on critical national development issues and their relationship to inclusive economic growth and democratic consolidation is looking for a COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA MANAGER.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
Honours Degree in Communications or similar (Journalism, Politics, English)
Active interest in and knowledge of South Africa’s current socio-political environment
Minimum ten years’ relevant work experience

Excellent relationships with journalists across all media, understanding of the news cycle, deadlines,
news values and newsroom process knowledge and using social media as an effective tool
Knowledge of website maintenance using WordPress
Knowledge of and experience in working on social media platforms for business
Intermediate MS Office skills especially PowerPoint

Requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in communications or similar (Journalism, Politics, English)
Five or more years’ experience working independently
Three or more year’s staff management experience

Experience in managing a national media campaign to promote a concept, idea or complex issue in
traditional as well as social media
Experience working as a journalist/editor for a leading South African publication
Proficiency in additional languages such as isiZulu and isiXhosa

Experience of working in a small organisation or advocacy NGO where flexibility and multi-tasking
are essential
Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Dynamics CRM system

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

FULL Media relations

Social Media & website –

Manage social media marketing campaigns and day-to-day activities and maintain companies online reputation using both traditional and digital means.

Responsible for maintaining overall look and feel of the site in line with the organisations’ branding

Review media monitoring to select media articles for profiling on the site

Solicit and select audio-visual material and images for the website and other social media platforms

Develop content for different distribution channels including video and podcasts

Organize and manage content on the companies website through CMS WordPress.

Lead future development of the companies  website platform in collaboration with internal and external team members

Responsible for web analytics, monitor and adjust web content/social media content accordingly

Communications

Maintain and expand companies current database with the help of dedicated staff members

Write and edit compelling, accurate copy for diverse audiences and formats (web, print social media, PowerPoint, newsletters, technical publications and factsheets), working closely with research staff

Lead new approaches to create and distribute multimedia content related to the company

Work with the design team, especially multi-media communications specialists, to develop and distribute compelling products to raise awareness of the companies work

Plan and manage the design and production of the annual report and other in-house publications

Be the custodian of the companies corporate ID and all other branding and marketing opportunities

Stakeholder engagement

Plan and manage events, meetings and presentations to engage with all stakeholders including experts, academics, business leaders and donors

Other reasonable and related tasks that may be assigned from time to time

The Agency (Career Staton) and the company  reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Should you be interested in applying for this position please send the following to avril@careerstation.co.za

Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.

Original proof of academic qualifications will be required from shortlisted candidates only.

Closing date 6 April 2018

CANDIDATES TO SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING:

CV

One-page covering letter setting out your interest in and suitability for the job 

The names and contact details of three referees

Posted on 23 Mar 18:10