Marketing Manager (Corporate PR)

Job Description: Manage and enact public relations strategy: Development and enacting of overall corporate public relations strategy, including development or coordination of various communication elements. Strategy to be developed based onA clear understanding of the corporate identity, goals and challengesA clear understanding of the company's products and servicesA clear understanding of media channels and their various requirementsAn understanding of corporate communication and internal communication requirementsManage corporate communicationsCreating and effectively disseminating all communication to media and related industries on behalf of the company. This includes the creation of press releases, dissemination thereof, monitoring and follow-ups with mediaManagement of selected corporate-related communication with media and other stakeholders i.e. media releases, media responses and brand updates, corporate photography and videographyManaging Corporate PRMedia clipping analysisPublicity Reports for EXCO- monthlyDrafting of media releases/statementsNegotiating and finalising contract terms and outputs of agreements entered into with partners and suppliersCross-functional and collaborative project management and task delegationReputation Management (essential)Internal communications and eventsOversight of internal communications strategies and events rolloutMentor and guide internal comms assistant manager Executive liaisonFacilitate interviewsSpeechwritingRelationship buildingSupport to Corporate Comms Senior Manager Interaction with mediaAll media interaction, including media events, initiated social events and interaction on all industry levels.On-going relationship building with key media and partnersGood media contacts and relationshipsEdit, manage publicationsAssisting in corporate publications, acting as liaison between various role players, offering editorial assistance and writing Cost management, people developmentManagement of budget for internal and external communication projects,People management - development of people within team to unlock potentialJob Requirements: NQF Level 6 (360 credits - 8 level framework) qualification in Marketing, Public Relations / Communications or Journalism related.Relevant motor industry experience will be advantageousReputation / Crisis Management skills or qualification (essential)Writing and editing skills (essential)Understanding of the South Africa Media landscapeMedia relationship-building skills and extensive database (essential)Experience in project management and Communication both verbal and written is essential5-7 years of work experience in Public Relations/Communications is essentialPC Literacy (MS Office package) & Microsoft Teams familiarity

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