Public Relations Officer

Vacancy title:
Public Relations Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Manufacturing , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Itel Mobile

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 26 2024

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South – Central Africa

JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities
• Responding to requests for information release or press conference from the media or designating a spokesperson.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups.
• Writing press releases and other media communications to promote clients.
• Planning or directing the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stockholder views of the organization’s agenda and accomplishments.
• Coaching client representatives in effective communication with the public and employees.
• Studying the organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
• Preparing and editing organizational publications, including employee newsletters or stockholders’ reports, for internal and external audiences.
• Updating and maintaining Web content.
• Conferring with managers to identify trends and group interests and providing advice on business decisions.

Requirements:
• Diploma in journalism, PR, marketing or related field. A degree is an added advantage
• Experience handling a press conference.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pitch to media.
• Knowledge of consumer marketing.
• An ability to work on big strategy plans as well as day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to think both creatively and strategically.
• Ability to run PR campaigns that deliver measurable results and meet objectives.
• Deadline-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills.
• Creativity in securing coverage and buzz with traditional outlets.
• Understanding of social media and solid experience working with bloggers.
• Project and budget management skills.
• Responds well under pressure with strict time limit.
• Quick and enthusiastic learner.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Interested candidates should send their CVs