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Title

Regional Communications Manager

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Reference SAN11086  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location South Africa - Africa
Town/City Garden Route National Park
Salary Range Dependent on Experience
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 20/02/2009
Company Name South African National Parks
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Description

Regional Communications Manager
Garden Route National Park

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the attainment of the organisation’s medium and long term objectives:
• To maintain close links with SANParks Head Office in Pretoria.
• Manage relationships between Garden Route Region and stakeholders.
• Supervise the production of promotional materials and media statements.
• Develop a communication strategy for the Region.
• Prepare PR and Media related work during SANParks high-level events including organizing press conferences and briefings.
• Draft and distribute media releases to relevant journalists and media houses locally and nationally when need arises.
• Schedule interviews between the Regional Manager and target media when necessary.
• Maintain regular contact with journalists at local and national newspapers, online and broadcast media.
• Manage and control communications’ budget.
• Provide ongoing strategic and operational support to other operational staff within the Region.

Requirements:
• Be in possession of a Degree/ National Diploma in Journalism, PR or Communications.
• Have strong communication and written skills and have excellent networking abilities.
• Have extensive media experience gained within a corporate or agency environment.
• Be able to think strategically and implement operationally.
• Have the ability to work long hours and be available on weekends and public holidays.
• Be computer literate (MS Office, excel, Power point).
• A Valid Code 08 Driver’s License.
• Be willing to travel from time to time.
• Be comfortable with conducting print, broadcast and TV interviews.
• Be skilled in conflict resolution and be solutions based.
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