Senior Manager: Communication and Media

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Minimum experience in mid-senior media relations role: 5 yrs
• Journalism experience preferrable
• Good understanding of business and financial matters, essential.
• Preferred qualifications: Degree in related field

Responsibilities:

Managing incidents and issues as they arise in the interest of protecting and building the Companies reputation Developing and implementing a Group-wide issues response and crisis communications mechanisms Managing media queries promptly, appropriately, and efficiently Developing executive-level content and thought leadership from concept to writing Developing appropriate media strategies, tactical plans and content in relation to corporate announcements Maximising the dissemination of media coverage Crafting effective press releases, media advisories, and media kits, often under pressure and with limited time Serving as strategic advisor to Group stakeholders as well as media partners across the Group on strategic issues Guiding media partners across the Group in support of compliance with relevant policies and standards Developing or guiding social media and website content where appropriate Arranging media-related visual elements (e.g. photography, videography, broadcasting) Producing media and/ or integrated reports daily, monthly, quarterly, annually and ad hoc, including advice and recommendations Monitoring and reporting live issues and providing strategic advice Proactively identifying media opportunities Maintaining media lists Maintaining the Group spokespersons list and advising spokespersons to improve effectiveness Arranging / supporting / facilitating media training.