PR Consultant at RS Hunter Limited

Our client in the Media/Public Relation sector seeks the services of a Public Relation Consultant.

The Public & media Relations Consultant manages reputation, publicity campaigns, leverages all platforms and avenues to gain support and credit for clients, as well as influence opinions in Company clients’ best interest.
 
Job Description
 
Public & Media Relations Consultant’s responsibilities are to;

• Plan, develop and implement PR strategies for clients
• Network and socialise with clients, the media, PR colleagues and competition to build and maintain relationships.
• Engage primary, secondary and third party endorsements, to defined target audiences in order to establish and maintain goodwill and understanding between an clients and the public
• Use all forms of media and communication to build, maintain and manage the reputation and crisis situations of the company's clients.
• Research, write and manage use and distribution of press materials to targeted media or channels
• Engage in market research for outreach reviews; collate and analyse media coverage, impacts and trends.
• Prepare and supervise the production of press kits, publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia materials
• Devise and coordinate photo opportunities or visibility mediums per client requirements
• Organise events such as press conferences, interviews/shows, concerts, exhibitions, galas, open days and tours.
• Speak publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations to promote the Company goals and objectives in the industry
• Provide clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress
• Liaise with and answer enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations for the Company Client’s benefits
• Liaising with clients, operations and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives
• Source and manage speaking and sponsorship opportunities for clients as required
• Foster community relations and initiatives

Requirements

 Skills/Requirements

• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills
• Have good teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Business awareness and a good knowledge of main stream an d secular media as well as current affairs
• Prior experience in PR, communications, marketing and media is highly desirable
• Client relations/Key account management
• PR plan development & execution experience is a plus
• B.Sc from any reputable institution