PR Manager - Sandton Verfied

R 30k per month Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 26-03-2014 1:58:11 PM
23-04-2014 1:58:11 PM
PR Manager – USA, Canada, South America & Asia.

World renowned Tour Operators & 5* Game Lodge Chain. 

Based at their Head Office - Johannesburg - Sandton. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

Educated to degree or equivalent level, possibly with an additional business qualification such as an MBA; foreign language an advantage

Additional experience in Travel & Tourism, Conservation or Sustainability an added advantage

International experience essential

At least 5 years’ experience in the industry of corporate communications preferably within the travel industry

Demonstrable leadership competencies such as team work, creative problem solving, flexibility, results driven, interpersonal skills (written, oral, listening, influencing, coaching, strategic communication planning)

Familiar with effective ways to reach industry trade press editors, reporters, industry professionals and other influencer relationships through media relations, press releases and presentations, press conferences and calls, contributed articles, and social media

Experience across media relations, corporate communications, crisis management, public affairs and/or marketing communications

A track record of developing successful working relationships with industry trade press editors, reporters, industry professionals and other influencer relationship

Financially literate and commercially aware

Lead the PR Communications function for USA, Canada, South America & Asia 

Develop and implement clear strategic PR strategy aligned to overall Business and Marketing Strategy within geographic territory

Be principle geographic contact for media relations including briefing the Marketing Director and senior management for media activity

Craft and distribute all PR materials including press releases, media alerts, fact sheets and creative

Work closely with Marketing Team

Actively seek out new opportunities for revenue generation by identifying creative story angles and aggressively pitch media to secure coverage for markets while developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key media contacts.

Salary R25.000.00 - R30.000.00 ctc & Company benefits.