Job Description

• Our client is in urgent need of a seasoned professional to head the Media and Communications team.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the major interface to manage and deliver the organisation’s media and marketing strategy.
• Managing the production and communication of all marketing and communication materials.
• Commissioning or conducting market research per project.
• Managing all proactive and reactive media relations including developing strong relationships with industry press contacts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams – from creative, I.T and production to client services and legal – to produce effective promotional materials.
• Coordinating with and managing agency partners.
• Creating marketing presentations for stakeholders.
• Obtaining necessary consent and providing final approval on all marketing collateral, products and promotions alongside management.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for engagement and influence by being current with developments that relate to all key stakeholders and partners.
• Developing schedules, maintaining and monitoring deadlines.
• Collaborating with key industry stakeholders – clients, government, media agencies, and relevant partner organisations.
• Coordinating the organisation’s participation at various events, trade fairs, expositions and exhibitions, conferences, and CSR projects.
• Acting as subject matter expert to management on issues related to brand and reputation management and providing recommendations on appropriate responses or course of action.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (Master’s Degree will be an added advantage).
• Minimum of 7 years of managerial experience in the corporate communications / public relations field (property / real estate sector experience will be an added advantage).
• Exceptional research, writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong diplomatic and persuasive skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage reputational risk.
• Excellent communication skills in all forms.
• Excellent strategic organization skills.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• Ability to use tact and professionalism including in times of stress.
• Ability to think creatively.