OMF Manager: Media Communications & Strategic Media Partnerships at Old Mutual South Africa

This role works closely with the GMC communications managers / communication specialists deliver on objectives. This role will execute on the Communication capability thought leadership, participate in strategy formulation and produce clear communication strategies in support of the consolidated OMF Marketing Plan.

This role works closely with the GMC communications managers / communication specialists deliver on objectives. This role will execute on the Communication capability thought leadership, participate in strategy formulation and produce clear communication strategies in support of the consolidated OMF Marketing Plan.

Job Description

• Ensures tat all communication is developed in alignment with the integrated OMF communications strategy.
• Contributes to the media strategy that confidently builds relationships with the media and aims to make them brand advocates.
• Contributes to disciplined delivery of an annual communication activity calendar that spans all OMF segments and countries.
• Applies innovative practices where appropriate and in line with brand promise and identity.
• Applies and adheres to overall OMF & OML communication governance. This includes overall architecture, metrics and communication rules.
• Engages with agreed internal and external stakeholders as needed to deliver on mandate.
• Contributes to the reputation strategy that ensures the OMF reputation is managed in accordance with strategy and brand requirements.
• Monitors brand reputation and escalate issues as required.
• Contributes to and delivers on an appropriate crisis management responses as required through media.

Skills

• Brand Marketing, Communication Skills, Public Relations (PR) Management, Social Media Relations

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (BA): Marketing (Required), Bachelors Degree (B): Journalism (Required), Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)