Job Description
We are looking for a Graduate Trainee to be based in Harare to undergo a
structured learnership program in our Public Affairs and Media Relations
Department.
The successful candidate will assist in the overall implementation of the
organization’s Public Affairs and Media Relations strategy.
You will be providing support to our teams in the Public Affairs, Media, and
Marketing Department in the following areas;
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Duties and Responsibilities
• Planning publicity strategies and campaigns.
• Writing and producing presentations, articles, press releases and social
media posts.
• Designing or project managing the production of visual communications
and digital content.
• Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press and other stakeholders.
• Organizing and attending promotional events such as press conferences,
open days, exhibitions, tours and visits.
• Providing clients/colleagues with information about new promotional
opportunities and current PR campaigns’ progress.
• Analyzing media coverage.
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research and data analysis.
• Coordinating and analyzing the success of online advertising.
• Keeping records of progress, budgets and timescales, and keeping
clients/colleagues up to date with these.
• Administrative duties.
• Update media lists and databases.
• Assessment of mass media trends in the industry and stories reportage.
• Articles development, videography and documentation of success stories.
• Marketing of products and services.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
• At least a 2.1 Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/Journalism /equivalent.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the
position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies
of Certificates to: hr.recruitment2024s@gmail.com not later than 12 September 2024.
