Communications Officer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Communications Officer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Optimize photo storage and metadata; manage photo consent process;
- Support the development of strong relationships with in-country partners, media contacts, and other stakeholders;
- Oversee and implement social media and email marketing strategies and lists;
- Assist with event communication needs;
- Write content, including blogs and social media posts;
- Support the development of videos and other media of TWB’s work;
- Gather and organize photos, b-roll, interviews, and quotes;
- 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.
Requirements:
- Willingness to work in a small team with a range of team members;
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English and French. Writing samples will be required;
- One year experience in the creation and management of an online presence (including social networking) for business purposes;
- Demonstrable understanding of crisis response, humanitarian, human rights, and/or international development;
- Willingness to explore different outreach mechanisms, electronic and in person;
- Demonstrated experience drafting and producing quality content for online communications and marketing;
- Resourceful, able to self direct;
- Degree in Communication and/or Marketing or any other relevant degree (NQF 7);
- 2 — 3 years’ experience in communications, journalism, and/or media relations;
- Demonstrated interest in language issues;
- Past experience with photography or videography is a plus; and/or experience managing photographers and videographers.