Senior Communications Officer

Expertise

• Define Departmental Strategic Objectives
• Media Relations
• Monitor Strategic Objectives To Ensure Implementation
• Craft Compelling Narratives To Communicate Brand Position Across Different Communication Mediums
• Public Relations
• Strategy Formulation And Implementation
• Research
• Writing
• Seo
• Lead And Mentor Junior Staff Members Through Knowledge And Information Sharing
• Produce An Annual Calendar Of Organisational Activities For Staff And Key Stakeholders
• Support Organisational Events By Providing Event Materials And Comprehensive Event Marketing
• Provide Post-event Communications Support By Sending Post-event Reports And Gathering Feedback For Analysis
• Support Directors’ Attendance At Key Regional And International Events By Providing Speeches And Research Reports
• Drive Organisational Culture Through Internal Events And Cross-departmental Collaboration
• Produce Researched Reports Covering Key Topics Such As Climate Change And Sustainable Development Goals
• Provide Quarterly Content Calendars And Lead Production Of Content For All Social Media Platforms
• Represent The Organisation At Industry-related Fora
• Prepare An Annual Communications Budget
• Produce Press Releases And Media Briefings For Journalists
• Provide Media Training For The President And Senior Executives Before Major Media Appearances
• Design And Monitor Internal Processes For The Creation And Distribution Of Communications Products, Including Permissions, Copy Editing, Monitoring, Assessment And Reporting On Impact
• Maintain Strong Relationships With Internal Teams To Understand Plans And Provide Communications Materials As Needed
• Lead Grant And Fundraising Efforts
• Act As The Focal Point For All Communications-related Inquiries
• Keep Abreast Of Industry-related News And Continuously Improve Methods Of Communication

Software Knowledge

• Mailchimp
• Canva
• Wordpress
• Draft
• Adobe Indesign
• Illustrator

Personal Skills

• Creativity
• Team Building
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Adaptability

Communications Expertise

• Newsletters
• Press Releases
• Infographics
• Profile Pieces
• Research Reports
• Op-eds
• Grant Writing
• Executive Reports
• Website Copy
• Speech Writing
• Event Brochure Material
• Proposals
• Interview Preparations And Talking Points
• Social Media Writing
• Email Pitches
• Pre And Post Event Communications Support
• News Articles
• Product Reviews