South African Tourism markets South Africa's scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, kaleidoscope of cultures and heritages, the great outdoors, sport and adventure opportunities, eco-tourism and conference facilities.
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Communications Officer: Media Liason and Electronic Communication
A SAQA recognised three-year Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma (NQF6) in Journalism; Media Studies or Communications Minimum of 1-2 years’ working experience in communications (media liaison), and in compiling content for media and social media platforms. Good knowledge of government processes and relevant legislation.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring & sourcing news stories related to tourism from all media platforms; compiling daily media monitoring report; distributing the daily media monitoring report electronically to departmental officials; utilising media clippings from the media monitoring & analysis Service Provider to compile reports that will be incorporated in the media liaison exit reports;
sourcing content about the Department of Tourism programmes from branches for the purpose of drafting editorial content; drafting editorial content – social media content/ media advisories/ media statements; compiling and editing audio and video clips for Departmental external online platforms;
distributing approved editorial content to media and on the department’s digital platforms; creating and maintaining a log and file of drafted and distributed editorial content; distributing media invites and confirming media attendance; arranging broadcast interviews and providing schedule; arranging transport, accommodation and catering for media tours;
accompanying media on departmental tours; conducting media registration at events and arranging seating area for media; facilitating and video recording interviews for placement on departmental external online platforms; liaising with mainstream and community media contacts and updating the media database;
liaising with provincial tourism and government offices to ensure there’s an updated list of provincial media officials and GCIS; creating and maintaining an electronic file and logging of distributed media products and interviews done by departmental officials.
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