Communications Officer
Overview
Raizcorp is looking for a Communications Officer to join our Marketing team. This role involves writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing, planning, coordinating, publishing, and analyzing communications to ensure a clear, professional brand voice.
Requirements
- A degree or national diploma in Journalism, Corporate Communications, Publishing, Public Relations or a related field.
- At least five years' relevant experience in editing, writing, journalism or communications.
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, research, interviewing and presentation skills.
- A proven track record across a broad range of communication activities, including media, press releases, websites, publications, marketing, social media and events.
- Experience creating content for websites and working with content management systems.
- Experience with e-communications, including newsletters.
- Experience developing or executing digital initiatives and campaigns across social media platforms.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
- Intermediate MS Office skills.
Responsibilities
- Writing and editing content such as articles, scripts, press releases, blog posts, newsletters, and marketing collateral.
- Developing and executing communication and social media strategies.
- Proofreading and quality-checking content.
- Managing and updating websites and online content.
- Finding newsworthy stories and interviewing entrepreneurs.
- Supporting events by capturing stories and content.
- Managing the organisation's central information email inbox.
- Acting as the primary liaison with the Public Relations agency.
- Liaising with suppliers to keep projects moving.
- Managing external freelance writers.
- Tracking content progress and reporting on communication activity.
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