Communications Officer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Communications Officer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Gather and organize photos, b-roll, interviews, and quotes;
- Support the development of videos and other media of TWB’s work;
- Write content, including blogs and social media posts;
- Support and align with the strategic marketing and communications plans and policies developed by the comms team;
- Communicate and coordinate with in-country media contacts when necessary, in collaboration with the Senior Communications Officer;
- Support development and distribution of program specific content;
- Assist with event communication needs;
- Oversee and implement social media and email marketing strategies and lists;
- Optimize photo storage and metadata; manage photo consent process;
- Support the development of strong relationships with in-country partners, media contacts, and other stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Degree in Communication and/or Marketing or any other relevant degree (NQF 7);
- Must have people-skills, service-orientation and, pleasant disposition;
- With at least 2 years of experience in any of these fields: communications, journalism, copywriting, web content writing, social media management;
- Resourceful, able to self direct;
- Demonstrated interest in language issues;
- Bachelors degree in Communication, Journalism, Creative Writing or any related field;
- Experience in using the Content Management System (CMS) of a company website an advantage;
- 2 – 3 years’ experience in communications, journalism, and/or media relations;
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English and French. Writing samples will be required;
- Experience in crafting communication plans;
- Demonstrable understanding of crisis response, humanitarian, human rights, and/or international development;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Web- and tech-savvy; ability to use new media technologies for effective communication and PR;
- Willingness to explore different outreach mechanisms, electronic and in person;
- Demonstrated experience drafting and producing quality content for online communications and marketing.