Public Relations Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Dananda Services

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Responsibilities:


  • Fielding media questions and pitching stories to the media
  • Preparing media kits and organizing press conferences
  • Releasing information to counter negative publicity and handle any crisis and/or emergency communications
  • Plan, implement and manage public relations programmes
  • Plan and budget for PR events, programmes and initiatives
  • Design and review the online content in media announcements and media kits
  • Monitoring the corporate image frequently and ensure it is in compliance with company brand
  • Check and manage content produced for website and social media channels
  • Develop and implement PR policies and procedures
  • Measure and provide reports on each PR campaign
  • Build longterm relationships with all relevant stakeholders, such as local government, media people, influencers, politicians, etc.
  • Produce content for various speeches, events, launches and hearings.
  • Steering public appearances and ensuring a smooth process throughout
  • Develop and implement crisis communications advice and media strategy, as needed

Skills:


  • A proven track record of successful PR campaigns
  • Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work under pressure
  • A teamplayer
  • Selfstarter

Qualifications:


  • Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Communications or Marketing with a PR or Advertising concentration
  • Previous working experience as Public Relations Specialist (3 to 5 years experience, minimum)

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