Communications Coordinator, Pretoria

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Communications and Events will assist in raising awareness of The Innovation company programmes, (through a variety of communication and media platforms, including newsletter and social media); promoting its service offerings to engage the broader
community as well as collaborate with others in the organisation to achieve brand consistency, coordination of messages, and effective external communications and public image.

The deliverables are as follows:
• Writing and Proof-reading Content for the production of relevant publications and related communications materials for corporate publications, proof reading and editing of invites, call for entries and any comms related copies
• Drafting of content for internal electronic newsletter and quarterly external newsletter
• Day to day management of various social media platforms to effectively disseminate information and engage the public with the objective of raising the visibility of / and positioning The Innovation Hub as a leader within the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems,
• Working closely with start-up companies and tenants to profile their businesses on social
media, website profiling and media.
• Assist in drafting of copy invitations for events.
• Collation of content from programmes and entrepreneurs for maintenance and updating of the website.
• Assist in maintaining the media database and media relations including major national, international, and local research media houses.
• Coordinating media attendance with the PR agency for PR Coverage of events, organisational, initiatives, and programme beneficiaries.
• Assist in drafting of speeches, briefing notes for Political principals, Executives, and Board Members for events.
• Maintaining a successful interface between The Innovation Hub, GGDA, government and industry, and building strong links and strategic partners.
• Issuing Internal communications updates about The Innovation Hub's opportunities to the Precinct companies and internal employees.
• Attend to email and social media log in enquiries and providing responses thereof.

Minimum Qualification, experience, and skills requirements:

•To qualify for this exciting position, candidates need to be in possession of a relevant graduate degree, in journalism, communications or public relations and internal communications.

• At least 3 years relevant experience.

• Be passionate and energetic individual; Networker and team player; excellent communication (verbal and written) and
good interpersonal skills to establish rapport and credibility with internal and external stakeholders; Demonstrated experience in writing content and proof reading for events and providing relevant support as Communications , have proven knowledge of writing  press releases and speeches and have ability of preparing presentations , liaising with media and Writing content for newsletters,
digital media including social media and website