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Unique Personnel Ltd
Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary: R50 000.00 - R70 000.00 Per Month

Job Description:

Must be a confident communicator and presenter with a strong understanding of how media works, including print, broadcast, and online. Must be a media consumer as well. Clear and concise communication skills, with a commitment to quality and a drive for results, and a distinct level of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

Understanding of the automotive, communications, and media environment.
The ability and willingness to work long hours and weekends (without overtime pay) is essential.
Ability to comfortably and credibly present to groups of people.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design skills.
Excellent organizational, project management, and planning skills.
Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach.
Fully computer literate and quick learner for Ford PC functionality.
Ability to work cross-functionally, within the regional landscape and globally.
Strong inter-personal skills - should show initiative and be able to manage and motivate team members.
Ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations and handle pressure.
Building relationships (Collaboration & Teamwork), team player.
Integrity (Behaves with honour and dignity) / Courage (must respect confidentiality).
Ultimately, a lively, enquiring mind; and self-motivated.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing, or Communications.
Fluent in English.
Five to seven years of Communications experience.
Automotive experience is an advantage but not essential if the successful applicant can demonstrate a proven track record in media relations/communications, and a real interest in the automotive industry.
Crisis management experience.
Proven project management experience including managing a budget.
Proven ability to create and execute a PR strategy or program.

Additional Responsibilities:

Develop and implement product communications strategies to support pre-launch, launch, and sustain phases of various products.
Manage outreach, engagement, and relationship-building with journalists.
Sustain a constant flow of positive media coverage.
Interact cross-functionally with various departments.
Manage and maximize the utilization of the press test fleet.
Support product recalls and manage outside service providers.

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