Senior Specialist: Media Relations - Midrand, South Africa - Vodafone

Vodafone

Verified Company

Midrand, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Role purpose:

To play a key role in supporting all elements of the Media Relations portfolio, including the implementation of the media relations strategy.

Receive, analyse and coordinate responses to media enquiries
Manage relations with the media and serve as the primary point of contact with internal stakeholders and media stakeholders.
Propose media pieces that differentiate Vodacom from its competitors.

Develop tailored communication plans about Vodacom products and service developments, taking into account key aspects of the product or services, anticipated impact on present and potential customers and media launch.

Your responsibilities will include:

Develop and maintain relationships with key journalists, media outlets and manage an up-to-date media list.
Timely management of media enquiries, including preparing appropriate responses.

Monitor media landscape and work with service providers in collating media coverage of Vodacom in South Africa and across all operating countries.

Monitor and provide analysis on traditional and social media activity when there media attention on an issue or crisis escalates, as well as provide holding statements.

Monitor consumer media 'watchdogs' and respond accordingly
Proactively manage and position Vodacom's brand and marketing efforts in close collaboration with the Brand & Comms Unit
Build & maintain a master PR strategy for Consumer Business
Pitch Vodacom, specifically CBU stories to journalists and media, as well as amplify via Vodacom's owned social media channels

Must have technical / professional qualifications:
Matric
Degree or diploma in Communications, Media studies, Journalism or Public Relations

Min 5-8 years relevant corporate communications, agency or media relations experience, with at least three years direct/hands on experience in working with the media.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

In-depth knowledge of local media landscape
Understanding of the PR and reputation management practices
Good communication skills - being able to clearly present recommendations and insight to both internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills - experience in writing press releases, social media posts.
Strong analytical and reasoning skills - must be able to interpret corporate information, financial and economic information.

Good command of Word, Excel and PowerPoint - must be able use all three to develop press releases, presentations and analyse data.

Project management
Budget management

Closing date for Applications
:01 February 2023.
The base location for this role is,
Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.