Corporate Communications Specialist
We are seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Corporate Communications Specialist. The role will report to the Manager, Corporate Communications. The individual will support corporate communications on behalf of the Alliance, working cross-functionally with colleagues in the organisation to implement communications initiatives.
At the core, this role contributes to our vision of ending plastic waste, growing our credibility and influence with stakeholders that matter, mainly through the media. In addition, the role will support planning, organising and executing of various integrated communications programmes.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communication strategies that support the Alliance’s goals and objectives. Grow and protect the Alliance’s reputation through external communications initiatives.
- Create and distribute press releases, media alerts, and other materials to journalists and media outlets.
- Support managing media inquiries and interviews.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts and influencers.
- Work with internal teams to create and distribute executive communications, including newsletters, memos, and other materials.
- Collaborate with the wider communications teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.
- Monitor and analyse media coverage and provide regular reports to management.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices and provide recommendations for improvements to communication strategies that will grow our influence and credibility.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand communications requirements, objectives, and target audiences. Develop comprehensive plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
Experience / Qualifications / Qualities:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills: The incumbent must write briefings, press releases and stakeholder communication, as well as give presentations internally and externally.
- Information gathering and interpreting: The ability to take on board and understand reams of new information is a critical skill required. The specialist must keep abreast of ever-changing developments in the external environment.
- Strong media relations skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers.
- Ability to develop and execute communication strategies that support business goals and objectives.
- Experience in media and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Performance and evidence-based approach to communications.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a creative mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, in a multi-stakeholder environment.
We are seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Corporate Communications Specialist. The role will report to the Manager, Corporate Communications. The individual will support corporate communications on behalf of the Alliance, working cross-functionally with colleagues in the organisation to implement communications initiatives.
At the core, this role contributes to our vision of ending plastic waste, growing our credibility and influence with stakeholders that matter, mainly through the media. In addition, the role will support planning, organising and executing of various integrated communications programmes.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communication strategies that support the Alliance’s goals and objectives. Grow and protect the Alliance’s reputation through external communications initiatives.
- Create and distribute press releases, media alerts, and other materials to journalists and media outlets.
- Support managing media inquiries and interviews.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts and influencers.
- Work with internal teams to create and distribute executive communications, including newsletters, memos, and other materials.
- Collaborate with the wider communications teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.
- Monitor and analyse media coverage and provide regular reports to management.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices and provide recommendations for improvements to communication strategies that will grow our influence and credibility.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand communications requirements, objectives, and target audiences. Develop comprehensive plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
Experience / Qualifications / Qualities:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills: The incumbent must write briefings, press releases and stakeholder communication, as well as give presentations internally and externally.
- Information gathering and interpreting: The ability to take on board and understand reams of new information is a critical skill required. The specialist must keep abreast of ever-changing developments in the external environment.
- Strong media relations skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers.
- Ability to develop and execute communication strategies that support business goals and objectives.
- Experience in media and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Performance and evidence-based approach to communications.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a creative mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, in a multi-stakeholder environment.