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Director of Public Relations and Communication

Saria Consultancy PLC

Addis Ababa

8 years - 10 years

1 Position

2023-01-09

to

2023-01-15

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Fields of study

Journalism, media studies and communication

Public Relation

Marketing Management

Full Time

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Job Description

Purpose of the Job: The PR and Communication Director will be responsible to ensure that there is consistency across the business’s messages to the consumers, coordinate with internal teams, and act as a key interface between the business and the various audiences.

Main Responsibility

  • Planning, Organizing, developing, and implementing Public Relations strategies;

  • Responds to requests from media, press conferences and other sources of information;

  • Establish and maintain relationships with consumers, clients, employees, and management;

  • Coaching client representatives for effective and efficient communication and relationship;

  • Prepares, and distributes original promotional content such as articles, news, press releases, email, blog, and other updates on behalf of the organization;

  • Managing and sharing content with users on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest;

  • Build relationships with new mass media and maintain relationships with existing ones;

  • Writing articles for newspapers and other publications to promote an organization’s mission and activities;

  • Communicate to internal and external clients about the company’s products, news and other developments;

  • Coordinate public relations campaigns for special events such as award ceremonies, charity fundraisers, or exhibitions;

  • Attend special events and promotes corporate milestones, company goals, new products, and community service activities;

  • Identify the relevant media and analyze targets by conducting research and outlet analyses;

  • Scheduling interviews with reporters from radio stations, television stations, and other media outlets;

  • Preparing speeches for executives within an organization, including chief executives, vice presidents, managing directors, and other high-level managers;

  • Collaborate with marketing to develop advertising, marketing, and promotion plans;

  • Setting objectives for the PR team and monitoring team members’ performance;

Requirements:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing software;

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;

  • Strong leadership and team management skills;

  • Creative thinking, innovative, and problem-solving skill;

Academic Qualifications

  • MA / BA in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related business fields.

Experience: 8-10 years of experience in marketing, publications, or related fields and out of which 5 years in managerial positions;

How to apply

Submission: Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements can submit their CVs and credentials through our email address job@sariaconsult.com

Note:- Don’t forget to state the position you are applying for in the subject line when you send your CVs!

Fields Of Study

Journalism, media studies and communication

Public Relation

Marketing Management