Communications Specialist

About the role

Aurum Group is looking for a Communications Specialist in Johannesburg, reporting to the Head of Communications and forming a key part of the Communications Team. The role covers websites, social media and PR, delivering communications strategies and plans for several projects and managing the day-to-day of social media channels. It is a skilled, permanent position in a small and agile team within a global organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Gather, research, copywrite, edit and proofread external and internal communications (website content, ads, posters, brochures, newsletters, internal communiques, video scripts) and obtain approval
• Compile monthly communications reports and assist with communications activities supporting group initiatives, programmes and events
• Maintain and expand social media platforms, help build policies, SOPs and guidelines, and run and monitor social media campaigns
• Write media releases, holding statements and media articles, and handle media relations enquiries
• Help arrange filming at the organisation's facilities and liaise with the media monitoring service provider
• Organise and take part in group communication training and compile training material
• Develop and update website content, work with IT on SEO and traffic, and research website trends
• Take part in project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to meet project deadlines

Required profile

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a similar field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in communications, public relations or journalism
• Experience producing content, social media management, media management (print, broadcast, online), stakeholder engagement and public relations, marketing, advertising or business communication
• Basic HIV/AIDS knowledge; driver's licence and own car
• Ethics-driven, analytical, problem-solving, accountable and a team player

Required skills

• Excellent writing skills
• Social media, Joomla, WordPress, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Website development and administration