PR & Internal Communications Manager Sadja

Are you a master of words and a maestro of messaging? Do you have an uncanny ability to turn a simple story into a captivating narrative? Are you ready to dive into the world of Public Relations and Internal Communications with boundless creativity and unwavering enthusiasm? If so, we’ve got the perfect stage for your talents to shine!

We’re on the hunt for a dynamic, strategic, and charismatic wordsmith to join our tight-knit crew. As a PR (Public Relations) and Internal Communications Jedi, you’ll be the guiding force behind our brand’s voice, shaping perceptions, fostering connections, and spreading the magic that sets us apart. From crafting compelling press releases to orchestrating dazzling internal campaigns, you’ll be at the forefront of telling our story to the world and igniting excitement within our company walls.

What You’ll Need For This Role
• A pen mightier than a lightsaber: Your writing chops are unparalleled, with the ability to captivate, inform, and inspire across all channels.
• Strategy is your superpower: You thrive on orchestrating seamless communication plans that hit all the right notes.
• Jedi-level collaboration: You’re a team player, partnering effortlessly with different departments to achieve collective greatness.
• Crisis-aversion skills: When communication chaos strikes, you remain calm, cool, and collected – the Yoda of crisis management!

Duties And Responsibilities (include But Are Not Limited To)
• Managing all aspects of Public Relations, Group Communications and Group Events for the business
• Integration, alignment and monitoring of Communication strategies across various channels including digital and social media platforms
• Working with HR and Heads of Departments on employee communications and engagement projects
• Developing key communications collateral for both internal and external stakeholders (briefing documents, corporate portfolios, spokesperson bios, articles, speeches, scripts, press releases, social media and blog content, proposals, presentations, reports, internal communications, staff magazine, partner newsletters, video content)
• Research, copywriting, editing and proofreading
• Developing monthly reports for Executive Management
• Briefing designers and writers for events, communications and brand collateral
• Coordinating studio or location photography/videography
• Liaising and building relationships with key industry and in-country (Africa) media
• Generating coverage/publicity through distribution tool
• Daily monitoring of key media to identify opportunities
• Collating, analysing and evaluating media coverage
• Promoting internal and external corporate identity and culture
• Project and event development and management
• Training, supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Managing PR agency and external suppliers
• Scheduling newsroom visits, stakeholder interviews and industry speaker events
• Briefing and managing key spokespersons across various areas of the business
• Managing the PR aspect of a possible crisis situation
• Be the face of the company at key industry and media events

Requirements
Key Requirements
• Tertiary degree or diploma in PR or Communications
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a PR and/or Communications role
• Knowledge of Digital marketing services
• Experience in B2B and B2C
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Strong media relations
• Knowledge of industry experts and influencers
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of media monitoring tools