CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & PR COORDINATOR

Job Description

Location: Accra

Industry: NGO

Our client is a non-governmental organization that provides assistance in legal, governance, policy education or advocacy and resource management.

Scope

The Corporate Communications & PR Coordinator will manage and build relationships with media outlets and associates, monitor press releases and provide the social media team with content to increase brand reach and awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the in-house media person to develop effective corporate communication strategies and content.
• Proactively position the organization in the media through articles, blog posts, documentaries and developing content around every single project or event undertaken.
• Coordinate and work closely with the social media manager by providing content.
• Ensure all media files are archived appropriately in chronological documentation.
• Maintain a database of media organizations and contacts within them.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with journalists in multiple types of media outlets.
• Write, edit and distribute various types of content, including materials for website, press releases, and other types of content that projects the organization to the public.
• Monitor the press and other media daily.
• Assist in creating original content to be used for newsletters, websites and social media.
• Maintain records of media coverage.
• Ensure that all major events are well documented in the form of pictures, videos and text files.
• Create and manage a functional data room that tells the story of the organization in a strong and revealing manner.
• Manage and execute messaging strategies across a wide range of communications channels.
• Facilitate internal communications.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree/ Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Humanities or any related field of study.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience; 3 of which has been in a managerial capacity.
• Strong graphic designing skills.
• Extensive Public Relations Experience.
• Extensive experience in the use of social media channels.
• Experience in media, marketing, communications or journalism.
• Good copy writing, copy editing, proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge in MS Office Suite.

Competencies

Result-Oriented, Confident Communicator, Creative & Innovative.