Senior Public Relations Manager: Financial Services – Cape …, Cape Town

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

Are you a Public Relations Manager with previous financial services and writing experience as a journalist? We have a terrific job opportunity for a dynamic, Senior Public Relations Manager at a leading financial services company’s Cape Town HQ.

We’re looking for a candidate with strong writing experience as this makes up a large part of the job. While this exciting senior role is very hands on, you won’t need to manage a team.

If you are financially astute and passionate about writing for this sector, get in touch today, we’d love to see your portfolio.

Responsibilities

Maintaining PR governance processes Quality communication content and applying plain language principles Writing and copy checking internal and external content and articles Identifying and capitalising on opportunities to reinforce company culture and values Positively profile Marketing within business and promotion of positive team dynamics PR support to internal marketing campaigns/social media contact Ad hoc short-term support to Marketing team Liaising with various stakeholders within the business (Management, advisers, operational support departments) PR agency management, producing and editing content, providing support to media and company Spokespeople Maximising communications content: Promote reuse of existing content Liaising with company staff internally to facilitate comment where needed/draft holding statements and responses Review PR strategy and tailor approach as needed Facilitating and setting up media training

Requirements

The successful candidate must have/be:

Completed relevant Communications and PR Degree 5 -7 years relevant communication and journalism work experience (financial industry essential) Proficient in both spoken and written English and at least one other of the official South African languages Computer literacy (MS Office) Communication: Oral and written Consistency and attention-to-detail Ability to exercise sound judgement in line with overall marketing strategy Discernment/judgement Drive for results Resilience, working under pressure and prioritisation Ability to build internal and external relationships.

Please submit a relevant writing & PR portfolio along with your CV on application.

Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.

City:Cape Town Country: South Africa Level of Expertise: Senior Remuneration:Negotiable Reference Number:#Tam749 FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailShare

Tamara Wolpert

GM & Consultant