Specialist, Public Relations - GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• Grow and contribute to SBSA/BUs reputation, brand and image, through Public Relations strategies and plans by building media/PR relationships and leveraging PR/media knowledge and experience. To drive positive and proactive media/ brand and reputation outcomes for the bank / BU, through strategic relationship management, campaign planning and implementation, external communication plans, content development, in order to enhance the reputation of the bank and realise commercial benefits.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Communication, Public Relations

Experience Required
PR & External Communications

• 7-10 years' experience and exposure in the financial services industry.
• Experience in dealing with diverse media outlets and demonstrate experience in interacting with media.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using PR and media monitoring tools.
• An established network of media contacts is an advantage.
• Good team player and collaborator.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Brand Reputation Management
• Crisis Communication
• Environmental Scanning
• Financial Acumen
• Leadership to Stakeholder Engagement
• Managing Corporate Identity
• Media and Public Relations
• Target Audience Engagement
• Writing and Editing