Public Relations Officer | Communications Specialist

Role overview

Communications and media responsibilities

• Develop PR and communication plans that support corporate objectives and brand positioning; manage internal and external communications.
• Write and distribute press releases, announcements, media briefs, and official statements; coordinate interviews, briefings, and publicity.
• Build relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, and industry contacts; respond to media enquiries with accurate information.
• Develop materials for events, product launches, campaigns, and corporate initiatives; prepare executive speeches, talking points, and interview materials.
• Manage newsletters, employee announcements, and other internal communication content; coordinate with marketing and creative teams.
• Review content for accuracy, clarity, tone, grammar, and brand consistency.
• Track media exposure, company mentions, public feedback, and industry conversations; report coverage and communication performance.
• Identify reputational risks, support crisis communication planning, and assist with urgent communications.
• Coordinate with external PR agencies, media partners, and service providers; research developments, competitors, trends, and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify media exposure and thought-leadership opportunities; support community engagement, CSR, and stakeholder outreach.
• Assist with corporate events and maintain organized records of contacts, press materials, campaigns, and publications.
• Help establish messaging guidelines, evaluate communication campaigns, recommend improvements, and provide communications support to management and departments.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Media, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in PR, corporate communications, media relations, marketing communications, or a similar position.
• Excellent English writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication; ability to adapt messages for different audiences.
• Good understanding of PR practices and corporate communication principles; strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence communicating with media, executives, clients, and business partners; strong organization and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and creativity in content and storytelling.
• Familiarity with social media and digital communication channels.
• Experience with content management systems, email marketing tools, or media-monitoring platforms is an advantage.
• Strong research, information analysis, teamwork, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or reputation-related information appropriately and support events or urgent situations when needed.
• PR, communications, journalism, or marketing certifications are an added advantage.

What the employer offers

• Competitive salary package with attractive benefits; no specific salary amount or pay cadence is stated.
• Professional development, communications training, and opportunities to work on high-visibility corporate communications projects.
• Exposure to media relations, corporate branding, reputation management, and collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Supportive professional environment, industry events and networking opportunities, career development, and recognition for communication performance.