Job Description:

Management of selected product-related communication with media and other stakeholders
Development and distribution of selected product-related communication to media and other stakeholders i.e. media releases, media responses and product updates, product photography and videography direction, briefing documents for spokespersons media interviews, development and delivery of product and brand presentations and development of product content i.e. fact sheets, hot sheets
Responsible for product launches to media
Includes development of PR strategies for the product and overall brand
Logistics Planning and Media Launch Plans
Managing PR and Internal Communication for Partnership and Sponsorship Projects
Responsible for digital media and lifestyle media relations strategy
Media clipping analysis
Manage media clipping service scope of work and manage service provider
Publicity Reports for EXCO- monthly
Drafting of media releases / statements
Explore opportunities to leverage Product PR across all communication/media channels
On-going relationship building with key lifestyle and product media and partners
Negotiating and finalising contract terms and outputs of agreements entered into with partners and suppliers
Seek opportunities for innovative ways to leverage Product and overall Brand image
Seek opportunities for mutually beneficial sponsors and partners to increase Product and Brand awareness
People management
Cross-functional and collaborative project management and task delegation

Special Projects Portfolio:

End-to-end project management: Manage all activities from the various areas for assigned special projects including communications, advertising, sponsorships, social media, sales, technical, training etc.
Responsible for timeline management of key project-specific milestones
Development of effective plans to achieve objectives
Liaison and Engagement between the various local and global stakeholders invested in the aforementioned sponsorship-based projects
Effective budget planning and maintenance
Explore opportunities to leverage special projects PR across all communication/media channels
On-going relationship building with key media and partners
Negotiating and finalising contract terms and outputs of agreements entered into with partners and suppliers
Seek opportunities for innovative ways to leverage special projects' PR efforts as well as overall Brand image
Cross-functional and collaborative project management and task delegation

Job Requirements:

NQF Level 6 (Minimum 360 credits on level 8 framework) Qualification in Marketing, Public Relations/Communications or Journalism-related
Relevant motor industry experience will be advantageous
Experience in project management and Communication both verbal and written is essential
5-7 years of work experience in Public Relations/Communications is essential
PC Literacy (MS Office package) & Microsoft Teams familiarity

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