COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

FOR THE PRESS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA

The Press Council is looking for a person with journalism, marketing and social media skills to promote the Press Council and its adjudication and mediation processes amongst publishers and the public. The successful candidate will be based at the Press Council’s offices in Craighall, Johannesburg, and be appointed on a renewable fixed-term contract of one year. Key responsibilities and duties:

• Create and implement communication strategies to promote the Press Code, complaints procedures and findings amongst subscriber members, government, business, civil society organisations and the public. • Day-to-day management and content updates of the Press Council’s website, social media profiles and newsletters.

• Planning and execution of outreach programmes including public events, webinars and conferences. • Promotion of the role and work of the Press Ombuds; Public Advocate and Executive Director. • Producing/writing of articles, media releases, regular reports, multimedia content and other communication and marketing material.

• Assisting subscriber publications to actively promote the Press Code, complaints mechanisms and the Press Council’s activities. Other:

• The successful candidate will receive a market-related remuneration package which includes annual leave. Provision for retirement to be discussed with the candidate. • The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and be required to sign a performance agreement. Requirements:

• An understanding of the role and work of the Press Council and a commitment to Constitutional values of freedom of expression and media freedom.

• Journalism experience and/or

journalism qualifications. • Excellent verbal and writing skills in English. Additional South African languages will be an advantage.

• Proven expertise in online, multimedia and social media production.

• A track record of media related communication, marketing and social media activities.

• Demonstrable strategic, organisational and project management skills.

• The ability to work independently and under pressure.

• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel, if needed. How to apply:

Submit your application in the form of a motivation (please include links to your online work and social media profiles) and CV of no more than 5 pages in total.

Email: millicentg@ombudsman.org.za