Officer, Public Relations – Media & Publicity

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Closing Date: Wednesday, 14th October, 2020

Officer, Public Relations – Media & Publicity

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

» The incumbent in this role is responsible for using a wide range of media to build and sustain KML’s good brand through planned publicity campaigns and PR activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

» Providing support in the development and implementation of KML’s PR and media strategy.

» Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, press tours etc.

» Managing and sharing content with users on social medic sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

» Designing and implementing appropriate communication strategies for various scenarios that require PR interventions.

» Creating and managing brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, etc.

» Analysing media coverage and providing insights for strategic alignment.

» Distributing information about new promotional opportunities to media agencies and partners.

» Reporting progress made on PR campaigns.

» Address the public through interviews, press conferences, presentations etc.

» Managing and sharing content with users on social medio sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

» Designing and implementing appropriate communication strategies for various scenarios that require PR interventions.

» Creating and managing brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, etc.

» Analysing media coverage and providing insights for strategic alignment.

» Distributing information about new promotional opportunities to media agencies and partners.

» Reporting progress made on PR campaigns.

» Address the public through interviews, press conferences, presentations etc.

» Highlighting and archiving success stories and challenges of each department

» Responsible for gathering, filming and writing success stories and taking pictures of all company & stakeholders events

» Coordinating and supporting media agencies during field work.

» Collaborating with the CSR teams to ensure adequate PR coverage of CSR events and other Mine activities.

» Maintaining and building a photo and success stories gallery.

» Managing local calendar of events.

» Any other duties as may be delegated by superiors.

Qualifications & Experience

» At least, a degree in Public Relations and Mass communication or other related fields.

» Affiliated to ZAPRA or any recognized media organization

» 3 years’ experience in a similar role or media related organization.

Job Specific Competencies

» Appreciation of Zambia’s media & political landscape and the dynamics surrounding the mining industry.

» Professional and able to work with diversity, proactive, reliable, discrete, diligent, driven, innovative with critical eye for detail.

» Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to speak in English and the local languages.

» Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build synergies.

» Tactical understanding of all primary main stream media and social media platforms.

» Skilled in working with Ms. Office and Conversant with media editing software like Corel draw and Adobe Applications.

» Knowledge in graphic design layout and production.