Public and Media Relations Officer

DUE: 28 SEP 2023

Sports and Recreation Commission is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above position

DUTIES

Mainly responsible for:

• Engaging and Managing Media Relations on behalf of the Organization.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement activities to establish positive stakeholder relations by acting as the Organization’s representative on matters of relevance.
• Manage SRC Website and Social Media pages by ensuring that SRC’s social media channels/pages remain engaging, inviting, and active, including occasionally live tweeting from events and monitoring commentary on the institute.
• Tracking media coverage and producing relevant reports.
• Create and identify publicity opportunities for the organization through press releases and bulletins.
• Positioning the organization as a responsible corporate citizen by implanting robust Corporate Social Responsibility programs.
• Conduct press briefing and interviews
• Crafting and issuing press releases, arranging interviews, and compiling press kits craft, produce and distribute brochures, magazines, and newsletters on behalf of the organization; and
• Keep employees abreast of developments within the organization by distributing executive messages, prepare presentations and internal memos, and conduct meetings to share information.

Person Specification

• Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism and Communication.
• At least two years’ experience in a similar position.
• Team player with ability to engage with different stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of media within the sporting sector.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit applications and detailed curriculum vitae by not later than 28 September 2023 to recruitment@src.co.zw