A communications specialist is responsible for building and maintaining relationships between the company or brand they represent and the outside world. Depending on their role, communications specialists ....
A communications specialist is responsible for building and maintaining relationships between the company or brand they represent and the outside world. Depending on their role, communications specialists may also be responsible for managing communications within the organization itself including crafting company-wide newsletters, creating brand awareness programs, and getting feedback from employees about the company’s communications strategy.
What does a Communication Specialist do?
Communications Specialists help businesses by managing all internal and external communication of a company and represent the company to the outside world. Draft media statements, answer media inquiries, compile publications, plan events and press conferences.
Job brief
We are looking to employ a Communications Specialist with exceptional public speaking and writing skills. A Communications Specialist is expected to be a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
Duties
Create effective communication strategies for our company
Coordinate external and internal communications flow (memos, newsletters, etc.)
Design sketches of the mass media announcement
Write content for a company website
Plan events, seminars, and press conferences
Communicate with media regularly
Manage media inquiries and arrange interviews, statements, etc.
Build long-term relationships with influencers and key stakeholders
Collaborate with the marketing team
Serve as a facilitator and provide a solution for peaceful resolution of disputes
Key Skills and Requirements
Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field (essential).
A minimum of 2 years experience in communications strategy development (essential).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools.
Content writing experience for all media platforms.
