Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Public Relations & Affairs Manager to lead our communication efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing public relations strategies, managing media relations, and fostering positive relationships with various stakeholders. This role plays a crucial part in shaping and maintaining the public image of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Media Relations:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
  • Create and distribute press releases and media kits.
• Strategic Communication:
  • Develop and implement strategic communication plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Coordinate messaging across various channels.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry partners, and community leaders.
  • Represent the organization at events and meetings.
• Crisis Management:
  • Develop and implement crisis communication plans.
  • Act as a spokesperson during crises and manage media inquiries.
• Content Creation:
  • Oversee the creation of engaging and compelling content for press releases, articles, and social media.
  • Ensure consistent messaging across all communication platforms.
• Event Management:
  • Plan and execute public relations events, press conferences, and promotional activities.
  • Coordinate logistics and media attendance.

• Social Media Management:
  • Manage and monitor social media accounts.
  • Develop social media campaigns to enhance the organization’s online presence.
• Internal Communication:
  • Ensure effective internal communication strategies.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to disseminate information.
• Monitoring and Analysis:
  • Monitor media coverage and public opinion.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust as needed.
• Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage budgets related to public relations activities.
  • Ensure cost-effective use of resources.

Qualifications:

• Proven track records in public relations and affairs roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities.
• Crisis communication experience is a plus.