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 a meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure and meeting deadlines.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. To ensure success, Communications Specialists should be innovative, organized and self-motivated with a keen interest in driving strategic messages to key internal and external role-players.

Communications Specialist Responsibilities:
•    Develop and implement a communication strategy that includes media outreach and social media content creation.
•    Research and write press releases, and content for the company website, infographics, blogs and newsletters.
•    Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the company’s policies, principles and strategies, and to keep up-to-date with relevant developments.
•    Arrange and coordinate press conferences, and plan events.
•    Facilitate the resolution of disputes with external role-players.
•    Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring that we produce high-quality and error-free copy.
•    Work with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives.
•    Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
•    Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role-players.

Communications Specialist 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.
•    Proven social media and networking expertise.
•    Strategic and creative mindset.
•    Meticulous attention to detail.
•    A portfolio of work available for review.