Job Title: Public Relations Specialist
Area: PR & Marketing
Position Type: Full-Time
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours
Time Conditions: Day Shift
Salary: R21,700 - R36,000
Public Relations Job Description
We are seeking to hire a Public Relations specialist who will be responsible for building and maintaining a positive image for our company.
Public Relations Responsibilities:
Responding to requests for information release or press conference from the media or designating a spokesperson or source of information.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups.
Writing press releases and other media communications to promote clients.
Planning or directing the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stockholder views of the organization's agenda and accomplishments.
Coaching client representatives in effective communication with the public and employees.
Public Relations Requirements:
Bachelor degree in journalism, PR, marketing or related field.
Experience handling a press conference.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of consumer marketing.
An ability to work on big strategy plans as well as day-to-day tasks.
Ability to think both creatively and strategically.
Ability to run PR campaigns that deliver measurable results and meet objectives.
Deadline-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills.