Senior Communications Officer – Midlands State University MSU 221 views

Job Summary

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to the following post:

INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

POST: SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (1 POST)

Duties And Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate communication: Draft, copy edit and proof read University publications e.g Annual reports, newsletters, press/news release articles and advertisements
Gather information and compile newsletters and reports
Service University committees
Public and stakeholder relations
Must be able to meet performance targets
Respond to stakeholder queries
Actively participate in activities that market the University locally and abroad
Carry out any other duties assigned by the Marketing and Public Relations Director

Qualifications And Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree in either English and Communication, Media and Society Studies.
A masters in Strategic Communication will be an added advantage.
At least 2 years working experience in a similar or related position.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Good oral and written communication skills
Solid knowledge of marketing techniques and principles
A team player with customer-oriented approach
Social media management skills
Must be creative and be able to generate content for the University newsletter
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Power Point and Pastel
Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Good networking skills
Attention to detail