Public Relations Specialist Wanted At Kaya FM

Public Relations Specialist Wanted At Kaya FM. To develop, maintain and ensure the organizations reputation in the public and internal environment through compliance to the organization’s, Brand and Public Relations (PR) strategy.

Key Performance Areas

• To compile and manage the PR department’s budget in terms of expenses in accordance with company policies and procedures
• To communicate and liaise with internal departments and business units and external customers regarding all brand relevant matters
•  To build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders in order to ensure that the Kaya FM brand stays ‘top of mind’ according to brand and PR strategy
• To develop and implement a PR and communication strategy in accordance with the Kaya FM Brand strategy
• To source and select brand relevant media platforms and partnerships to promote the Kaya FM brand in accordance to the company     strategy
• To draft media platform specific communication to communicate brand messages
• To source and select appropriate brand ambassadors to promote the Kaya FM brand in accordance to relevant media platforms
• To source and select opportunities for partnership to promote the brand.
• To identify social responsibility opportunities in accordance with Brand
• To develop, implement and maintain a crisis communication strategy
• To successfully complete all allocated and agreed development activities
• To mentor, coach and train an allocated subordinate in the Public Relations and communications environment

Key Competencies

• Planning
• Maintaining long-term relationships
• Managing change and uncertainty
• Influencing
• Decision making
• Innovation
• Problem definition and analysis
• Networking and connecting to people

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification (PR, communications, corporate communication) degree/diploma
• Media relations (one to three years’ experience)
• Supervisory experience  (one to three years’ experience)
• Event management (one to three years’ experience)

Skills and Knowledge

• MS Office (intermediate)
• Negotiation and facilitation skills
• Presentation skills
• Project management and financial management skills
• Knowledge to established network of contacts (people with influence)
• Entertainment industry knowledge