Public Relations Officer | Communications Specialist

Role overview

Public relations and communications

• Develop and execute PR and corporate communications strategies; create clear materials for internal and external audiences.
• Draft press releases, media statements, announcements, speeches, newsletters, articles, and briefings.
• Build media and stakeholder relationships; coordinate inquiries, interviews, press conferences, and briefings.
• Monitor coverage, sentiment, industry discussions, and reputation; identify opportunities to increase positive exposure.
• Support events, launches, campaigns, conferences, and public engagement; develop management messages, talking points, and FAQs.
• Maintain consistent tone and brand identity; manage email, newsletter, intranet, and employee communications.
• Plan communications for projects and organizational changes; support crisis responses and monitor social media for risks.
• Create website, social, publication, and digital content; coordinate with creative teams, agencies, and vendors.
• Maintain media and stakeholder databases; prepare reports; research industry trends, competitors, media, and public perceptions.
• Ensure communications follow corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and brand guidelines; support management speeches, interviews, and presentations.
• Develop employee engagement initiatives, measure campaign effectiveness, recommend improvements, and contribute to reputation and brand-building.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, media studies, or a related field.
• Previous experience in PR, corporate communications, media relations, marketing communications, or a similar role.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, storytelling, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of PR principles, media relations, corporate communications, and reputation management.
• Ability to create content for varied audiences and channels and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organization, project management, research, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Understanding of digital communications, social media, websites, and content platforms; familiarity with monitoring, analytics, CMS, and communication tools.
• Ability to handle sensitive information, manage competing deadlines, and respond calmly under pressure or during crises.
• Professional PR, communications, journalism, or marketing certification is an advantage; agency or corporate communications experience is a plus.

What the employer offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Training, professional development, career progression, and advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to senior management, high-profile projects, media and industry professionals, corporate events, campaigns, and brand initiatives.
• Supportive, collaborative environment and professional learning opportunities.