- Masters/bachelor’s in public relations
- At least eight (8) years of experience
- Strong media relations experience
- proven track record in reputation building
- Solid understanding of project management
- Ability to support and connect business strategy
- Proficient command of English
- Excellent communication (oral and written)
LoNMG Executive Search and Consulting LLC This company has been verified by this domain - www.lonmgllc.com
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Title
Senior Communications Specialist
Experience
Senior
Salary
R 77 500 Monthly
Location
South Africa
Job Type
Full Time On-site
Deadline
26 January, 2025
Company Description
OUR STORY
With a history of successful C-Level Executive placements, LoNMG has become the hub for most Corporates globally when they are looking for leaders who have a reputation for growing businesses and bringing change in the Corporate world.
LoNMG Executive Search and Consulting LLC brings huge cost savings and measurable value addition to any forward thinking organisation that wants to translate its winning strategy into tangible success. As head-hunters within various industries, we are strongly plugged into the network of the right candidates you need to promote and represent your brand. Our commitment is simply to deliver exceptional individuals with the right work ethic, technical and soft skills that matches our clients’ requirements and environment.Our team has years of a proven track record of exceptional delivery, which has made us the hub for most Corporates globally.
We pride ourselves as a headhunting boutique that provides highly reputable candidates to deliver organisational growth and transformation.
Our goal is to connect the right leaders and talent to the right businesses
Skills
Description
Experience in strategic communications planning and execution, strong media relations experience, issues and crisis management, community relations and social media management with a passion for analytics. The successful candidate will work to ensure communications strategy development and executing on deliverables all within the applicable scope and budget. Experience of working in other African markets (like Nigeria, Kenya & Egypt) will be an advantage. Must be experienced in managing agency partners and NGOs. The successful candidate will be a strong team player and have a proven track record of working collaboratively across functional teams and markets with a strong drive for results.
Job Responsibilities
- Drive development and management of company Communications program regionally, with focus on reputation building, external media relations, issues and crisis management and community relations; support business and communications objectives; provide support to ensure that the company is properly represented in external channels including media and social in a cost-effective manner.
- Drive content development including Q&As, speeches, articles, presentations and briefing materials as well as social/digital channels that support Communications programs.
- Develop and implement crisis communications in order to ensure all external critical issues are handled appropriately and minimize risks to the brand.
- Build relations and drive community programs with non-profit organizations; seek, review and submit community relations requests for programs to ensure that they are aligned with business objectives; implement approved regional community relations activities to effectively position the company.
- Develop and use quarterly analytics to optimize programs to drive communications results.