Regenesys Business School is a private business school based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Regenesys Group includes Regenesys Business School, Regenesys School of Public Management, Regenesys School of Law, MyWealth Investments, Dananda Talent, Healthi, EdForAll, and Digital Regenesys
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Regenesys is seeking a Public Relations Manager to join their global marketing team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for creating and maintaining a favourable public image for Regenesys by communicating programmes, accomplishments and/or points of view on various platforms including news channels and social media channels. The Public Relations Manager sought will be a media and public relations professional responsible for planning and directing the creation of material that will maintain or enhance the public image of Regenesys as a market leader in higher education.
Responsibilities:
Fielding media questions and pitching stories to the media
Preparing media kits and organizing press conferences
Releasing information to counter negative publicity and handle any crisis and/or emergency communications
Plan, implement and manage public relations programmes
Plan and budget for PR events, programmes and initiatives
Design and review the online content in media announcements and media kits
Monitoring the corporate image frequently and ensure it is in compliance with company brand
Check and manage content produced for website and social media channels
Develop and implement PR policies and procedures
Measure and provide reports on each PR campaign
Build long-term relationships with all relevant stakeholders, such as local government, media people, influencers, politicians, etc.
Produce content for various speeches, events, launches and hearings.
Steering public appearances and ensuring a smooth process throughout
Develop and implement crisis communications advice and media strategy, as needed
Skills:
A proven track record of successful PR campaigns
Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
Attention to detail
Able to work under pressure
A team-player
Self-starter
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Communications or Marketing with a PR or Advertising concentration
Previous working experience as Public Relations Specialist (3 to 5 years’ experience, minimum)
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