Communications Officer

Our Client, an organisation in the Energy Sector, is seeking to fill the position of Communications Officer

Job Purpose

The Communications Officer is responsible for developing and executing plans, campaigns and events that will support the Company’s communications strategy and promote the Company’s position among relevant stakeholder groups internally and externally. The jobholder collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure communications remain relevant and that all initiatives support the Company’s brand philosophy, reputation and image management goals.

Principal Accountabilities

• ​Develops and implements communications strategies, programmes and events for internal and external stakeholders of the Company, ensuring the effective distribution of timely and accurate information with a view to creating a favourable perception of the Company and enhancing reputation.
• Plans and executes communications initiatives professionally using all channels of media, including social media, in the service of stakeholder needs and in alignment with the Company’s brand values.
• Manages the two-way flow of information resulting from communications initiatives related to company initiatives designed to engage stakeholders such as the media, employees and shareholder peer groups.
• Manages communications in a crisis with key stakeholders through the efficient development of holding statements, press releases and conferences; developing, maintaining and managing the crisis communications protocols in the company’s Emergency Response Plan.

Knowledge and Experience

• A first degree or equivalent technical qualification in a communications related discipline from a recognised, accredited institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the communications unit of a large organisation.
• Knowledge of and experience in social media strategy and management
• Knowledge of and experience in event management.
• Knowledge of and experience in media strategy, drafting press releases, responding to
  Media enquiries and building relationships with journalists.

We wish to thank all applicants, for their interest, however, only those favourably considered will be contacted.