Public Relations and Communications Associate at OLX

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:  

Public Relations:

• Manages, oversees and implements strategies that enhance OLX’s public image
• Establish relationships with members of the media, both offline and online media partners
• Pitch user stories to publications and monitor media coverage.  Collate and analyse coverage
• Share key media messages and highlights with relevant internal stakeholders either to celebrate positive coverage or allow the company prepare for a proactive response in crisis situations
• Guide the organization through crisis situations to positive conclusion
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values
• Support the marketing team during organized events and ensure the relevant media houses are available to provide coverage
• Liaise with and answer enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations via telephone or email 

 Communications:

• Oversee the production of internal and external materials such as email newsletters, web copy and other relevant materials
• Support the Country Manager in her role as key spokesperson for OLX
• Collate user success stories and write case studies or audio recordings around these stories
• Work with marketing to develop and supervise in-house market research
• Develop our social media strategy and manage our presence across relevant channels such as Facebook and Twitter
• Measure and report performance of our social media activities against set targets.

Desired Skills and Experience