PR and Events Controller - Midrand Verfied Gold Badge

Salary Negotiable Midrand, Gauteng Midrand, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 27-06-2017 1:08:20 PM
22-08-2017 1:08:20 PM
Our automotive distributor company in Midrand is looking to employ an experienced
PR&Events Controller.

Planning management and control of public relations and events function

2. MAJOR TASK HEADINGS (Key Performance Areas/Outputs. More detail provided in Point 6)
1. Media information
2. PR events, activities and launches
3. Press fleet management
4. Dreams magazine
5. PR strategy proposals
6. Sponsorship management
7. Budget control

3. WORKING CONDITIONS (e.g. travelling)
1. Primarily office bound.
2. Occasionally required to attend launches and PR events, product exhibitions or relevant overseas trips.
4. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS (e.g. skills, knowledge, attributes)
1. Excellent interpersonal skills
2. Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, Power Point
3. Planning and organising skills
4. Adaptability & initiative
5. Attention to detail
6. Relevant product knowledge
7. Ability to thrive under pressure
8. Self starter, able to work without supervision
9. PR skills

5. RELEVANT INFORMATION/ PARAMETERS OF WORK ENVIRONMENT (e.g. sales, targets, etc)
1. Press releases
2. Launches, functions and conferences
3. Product press coverage
4. Quarterly issue of magazine
5. Strategy documents
6. Budgets
7. Media reports

6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION (REFER TO KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/ OUTPUTS IN POINT 2)

6.1 Media information

Compiles relevant information into press release.

? Ensures information is disseminated to relevant parties.
? Analyses effectiveness of activities and adjusting accordingly.

6.2 PR events, activities and launches
? Proposes schedule, budget, invitees & venues.
? Manages suppliers.
? Ensures all time, quality and cost requirements of project are met.
? Analyses effectiveness of activity.

6.3 Press fleet management
? Schedules product with press.
? Ensures proper handover and retrieval of product.
? Manages budget.

6.4 Dreams magazine
? Proposes content.
? Produces and distributes magazine.

6.5 PR Strategy proposals
? Compiles and analyses relevant information.
? Presents recommendations.

6.6 Sponsorship management
? Proposes and manages sponsorship

6.7 Budget control
? Budget planning.
? Budget expenditure administration.

7. JOB SPECIFICATION/ REQUIREMENTS
7.1. EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: Related tertiary (degree or diploma) qualification
Ideal: BCOM (Hons) Degree in PR or Communications Degree

7.2. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS (e.g. driver’s license, etc)
Minimum: Driver’s license

7.3. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (on the job training, etc)
Minimum: PFS modules for all products