Corporate Communications Manager at Facebook

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Facebook’s Southern Africa PR strategy, plans, programs and manage budgets based on reputational needs, sales objectives, policy risks and company goals
• Work cross-functionally with policy, product, platform, monetization and other international PR team members to manage media opportunities and broader programs
• Design creative campaigns to proactively address Facebook’s brand reputation and product challenges specific to Sub-Saharan Africa and countries within the Southern Africa region
• Firefight daily company issues by effectively managing local and Pan-African media e.g. responding to reporters, drafting statements, correcting inaccuracies
• Identify and pitch ‘good news’ stories about Facebook to deliver a steady pipeline of proactive coverage in key countries
• Provide comms counsel and support for business leaders
• Prepare briefing materials and manage executive spokespeople during media interviews and at industry events
• Educate press, bloggers, and influencers about Facebook’s investments across Africa, relevant products and initiatives, and leaders at the company.

Minimum Qualification

• Undergraduate or equivalent qualification is preferable
• 5+ years professional PR experience, agency and in-house preferred
• Well established Southern Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa media relationships
• A team player who has proven abilities to plan and deliver multi-country campaigns by working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders in cross-functional teams
• Strong project management and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills (writing samples in English will be required)
• Fluency in both written and conversational English, and native fluency in at least one indigenous language, such as Zulu, Xhosa, Shona and Bemba
• Deep understanding and knowledge of the Southern Africa region and local countries
• Expertise in managing contractors and agencies
• Interest and ability to travel frequently throughout the region
• Applications must be submitted in English