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Senior Communications Specialist

Johannesburg, GautengFull-time2026-10-18

Core

Lead public relations and corporate communications efforts, crafting narratives, managing media relations, and developing strategies to enhance brand reputation and market presence.

Role type

Senior IC corporate communications specialist

Builds

Brand reputation and market presence through integrated PR strategies and media engagement

Domain

Corporate communications / Public Relations

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic communication planning, media relations management, crisis communication, content creation, storytelling, media monitoring, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

Social media management, event organization, data analysis for campaign effectiveness

Technologies

Social media platforms, content creation tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated communication and PR strategies; Write and edit press releases, media advisories, speeches, and corporate communications; Cultivate relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and media outlets; Manage media presence and respond to inquiries; Develop and implement crisis communication plans; Create content for social media, blogs, and internal channels; Monitor media coverage and provide insights to leadership; Organize press conferences and media events; Collaborate with marketing teams for consistent messaging; Measure and report on campaign effectiveness.