Communications Officer - Cape Town, South Africa - Paqueta Personnel

Paqueta Personnel

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

My client, a leading and well known FMCG Company requires a competent and experienced Communications Officer/ Multimedia Specialist to join their team.

JOB PURPOSE:

My clThe Communications Officer is required to provide Communications support and services to the business in a way that improves the Company's reputation amongst its internal stakeholders.

The role requires a creative thinker and competent designer who is able to conceptualise and design communication for print and digital platforms.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, film, or a related field.
At least three years' experience in a similar role.
Excellent knowledge of storyboarding, visual design principals, and animation.
A complete portfolio of multimedia design content showcasing your skills and experience.
Knowledge of, and experience working with MS Office and Adobe creative platforms including InDesign and Canva.
A good listener who is able to conceptualise designs based on the receipt of verbal and/ or written briefs.
Ability to collaborate on longterm projects and design and produce highend visual, textual, and animated content.
Artistic with a keen eye for aesthetics and visually appealing content.
Good English writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.
SA Citizens only
Must be Criminal Clear
Must reside in the greater Cape Town area

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Duties include but will not be limited to:

Generic:

Design notices, create videos and do layout and design of internal newsletters.
Produce creative design work in line with verbal or written briefs/requests that meet required quality standards and deadlines.
Work effectively on multiple projects adhering to budget, time and production constraints.
Collaborate with stakeholders, when necessary, prepare mockups and present draft designs for approval.
Edit proofs to stakeholders specifications and get approval before publishing artwork.
Ensure that all design work is saved in a central content library.
Relinquish all intellectual property and design work to the ownership of the employer

Creative Design:

Be a good listener who is able to conceptualise designs based on the receipt of verbal and/ or written briefs.
Conceptualise designs in line with the Company's culture and which promotes the companys reputation as a leading, transformed and responsible company.
Translate concepts into creative designs and design layout for different communication material, including printed publications, presentations, electronic media, mobile communication and social media.
Design and produce visual, textual, and animated content that is engaging and promotes the achievement of communications objectives, using Adobe software and Canva.
Ensure that all designs adhere to the Company brand guidelines and promote a positive image of the company that will grow its reputation amongst internal and external stakeholders.

Photography and Videography

Capture high quality photos and video footage and edit videos using Adobe software or online platforms
Ensure that written permission is obtained from all people who can be identified in photos and video footage captured and that the permission.

Content Publishing

Publish and remove content from various platforms, including noticeboards and SharePoint.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and cordial manner.
Invite, consider and implement useful feedback on design work as and when required.
Effectively communicate about progress of projects and any issues that may arise.

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