Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and international media to enhance the organisation’s reputation and visibility.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for media enquiries and coordinate media engagements on behalf of the organisation.
- Draft and distribute press releases, media statements, and other communication materials to support corporate objectives.
- Monitor, analyse, and report on media coverage, industry trends, and public sentiment, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Support the planning and execution of media events, interviews, press briefings, and stakeholder engagements.
- Support crisis communication activities and collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging across all channels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in media relations, corporate communications, public relations, or journalism.
- Professional certification such as NIPR, CIPR is an added advantage.
- Strong media network and understanding of the media landscape.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, business performance, industry trends, and market developments, and translate insights into compelling media narratives
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage sensitive communications with discretion.
Skills / Competencies
- Media Relations and Stakeholder Management
- Press Release and Content Writing
- Media Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting
- Corporate Communications
- Analytical and Communication Skills