Communications Officer at Think South Africa

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Communication Strategy Development:  

• Develop and implement communication strategies that support the organization's goals and objectives. 

Internal Communication 

• Work with senior leaders and department heads to identify internal communication needs, including message development and delivery. 
• Develop and execute communication plans to inform employees about changes within the organization, including new policies, programs, or initiatives. 
• Manage and update internal communication channels, such as intranet sites, newsletters, and digital signage, to ensure that all employees receive timely and relevant information. 

Content Creation and Publication 

• Create and publish engaging content across various platforms, including newsletters, press releases, annual reports, and other publications. 
• Manage the organization's website and social media accounts, ensuring regular, relevant, and timely content updates. 

Digital Marketing 

• Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns that increase online visibility, engagement, and conversions. 
• Collaborate with external partners to create and distribute digital content, including email campaigns, webinars, and online events. 
• Monitor and analyze digital marketing metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and make data-driven recommendations for improvement .

Social Media 

• Manage the organization's social media presence, including content creation, community management, and social media advertising. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and best practices and provide recommendations for improvements and updates. 
• Develop and execute social media campaigns that increase engagement and reach 

  Social Marketing 

• Develop and implement social marketing campaigns that drive behaviour change and promote social impact. 
• Collaborate with program teams to identify target audiences, messages, and channels. 
• Monitor and evaluate social marketing campaigns to measure effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. 

 Media Relations 

• Develop and manage relationships with media outlets and journalists to increase the organization's visibility and influence. 
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and use insights to inform content development and strategy adjustments. 

Event Management 

• Plan and coordinate events, including conferences, workshops, and other public events. 

Program Support 

• Collaborate with program teams to develop compelling stories and multimedia content that showcases the organization's impact. 
• Provide communication support to program teams, including developing communication plans, contributing to reports and providing guidance on messaging and outreach. 
• Ensure that program material adhere to the donor and THINK’s branding guidelines. 
• Support the development of IEC material.  

Trend Analysis and Improvement Recommendations 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest communication, digital marketing, social media, and social marketing trends and best practices and provide recommendations. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, digital marketing, or a related field. 
• At least 3-5 years of experience in communication, digital marketing, social media, or social marketing, preferably in a non-profit organization. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to write engaging content. 
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, and social marketing concepts and techniques. 
• Strong understanding of media relations and ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with teams and external partners. 
• Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for social impact and commitment to the organization's mission. 
• Valid Drivers lenience 

Closing Date 29 May 2023