PR Manager - Sandton
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.