Communications Officer at WFM 917

Job Overview

• As a Communications Officer, you will play a key role in promoting and enhancing St. Ives Communication’s brand and public image.
• Acting as a liaison between the organization, the public, and the media, you’ll be responsible for creating compelling content, managing media relations, and ensuring brand consistency across all communication channels.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development

• Draft and distribute a variety of content, including articles, speeches, press releases, opinion pieces, media reports, and marketing materials.
• Produce engaging content for social media, websites, Podcast, Newsletters and other channels tboost brand visibility and recognition.
• Maintain and regularly update the organization’s website with current information.

Media Relations

• Build and maintain effective relationships with media contacts and ensure an updated media database.
• Identify media opportunities that align with organizational strategies and coordinate responses tmedia inquiries.
• Act as a media liaison and spokesperson, handling communication-related issues promptly.

Event Coordination

• Coordinate events tpromote the organization’s initiatives across various channels, including email and social media.
• Engage and manage external vendors, including graphic designers, photographers, videographers, editors, and translators, as needed.

Strategic Communications

• Provide advice and direction tthe team on communications strategies and practices.
• Ensure all communications adhere tdonor guidelines and support the organization’s mission.
• Gather analytics and metrics ttrack and evaluate the success of communication activities.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with internal teams tsupport organization-wide communication needs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven event management skills and experience coordinating external vendors and suppliers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, organizational skills, and attention tdetail.
• Ability tmultitask, prioritize projects, and work effectively in a team.