Graduate Trainee Communication at MultiChoice

Purpose of the Position

• To gain professional experience on an 18-month divisional rotation Graduate Development Program, designed to develop future leaders in the media & entertainment industry
• To complete all training modules designed for this program and participate in mentorship, coaching and on the job training
• To work closely with managers and colleagues on projects and initiatives as required
• To develop skills that can be applied to specialist areas such as Media& Communications, Digital Marketing, Customer Relations, Brand Management and Marketing

Key Performance Objectives

On-the job training and delivery

• Participate in structured learning, both formal and informal
• Engage in continuous feedback
• Minute-taking or compiling notes from meetings
• Compile internal communications
• Contribute to documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations as required
• Conduct research
• Contribute to specific projects and initiatives as outlined by Senior Manager
• Request necessary data and information from internal departments for internal and external commications
• Contribute to PR related marketing campaigns
• Media and social media monitoring
• Assist in control of communications workflow traffic
• Liaise and collaborate with Independent Service Providers (ISPs)

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree level educational qualification in one of the following specialities:
• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Media or Communications
• Bachelors Degree in Journalism
• Bachelors Degree in Strategic Brand Communications
• Diploma in Public Relations
• Diploma in Journalism or Media Studies
• Preferred: Honours

Requirements

• Must have less than 2 years working experience post studies
• South African citizen by birth/naturalisation or eligible to work in South Africa
• Must be able to demonstrate portfolio of evidence of communications related work

Technical Competencies

• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Moderate knowledge of sports
• Strong Writing skills or Copywriting skills
• Time management
• Digital savviness (Strong computer literacy (Office 365)
• Complex problem solving
• Creative mindset
• Strong PowerPoint skills