Communications Specialist

Job Purpose

Establish Media Relations & Crisis Communication by developing and implementing corporate communication strategies, tools and PR programmes.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s) – I

The role shall be responsible for (1) communication with multiple media such as publications, visibility reports, press releases, social media platforms, communication collaterals, corporate articles, etc; (2) liaise with local and international media, maintain an updated media list, benchmarking LNG industry online and print publications best practices, create media buying plans based on brand visibility and key events and conferences, propose branding and advertising opportunities; (3) work effectively in a multinational, multicultural environment where people/communication issues are generally more complex.

Position demands generating new ideas and communication and branding strategies to promote the Company.

Key Job Accountabilities – I

Develop media management strategies for projects and Company activities and manage relations with local, regional and international media and ensure Company develops effective media responses through message development, training of spokespeople and adherence to media protocol.

Coordinate the PR crisis management team to include their training and competence development to ensure an effective crisis management plan and arrangements are in place.

Plan and contribute to the annual Reputation Management and implement the section process, including establishing priorities and deliverables.

Ensure all media releases and other external digital and online communication materials are of high quality, aligned with branding and fit for the purpose.  Compose, edit, draft, organise writing of press releases and develop reactive statements as may be required.

Demonstrate strong knowledge of local and long-term customer-based countries print and digital organisations including specialist/ industru-specific publications with a thorough knowledge of readership/ viewers, circulation, distribution networks; make recommendation on level of participation.

Key Job Accountabilities – II

Guide and mentor peers and colleagues on media relations development and strategies to develop competency of team members. Prepare and implement Division Policy and Procedures, conduct its roll-out programme and assure adherence to said policy in order to ensure that activities are within Company standards and corporate image is protected.

Ability to prepare high-level, competitive media analysis/ reports, and develop corporate media strategy.

Direct and implement issues management processes of the Company to ensure robust and consistent approach to issues including the development of appropriate message and communications activities to support issues management.

Develop and oversee editorial and production deadlines for the publications; Review all publications issued by the Department; Provide recommendations and advise senior management on presentations/ speeches to ensure content is in line with overall corporate messages.

Complete tenders and processes for all contracts within the area of PR Communications and Planning, in addition to monitoring and preparing section budget.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Business Management/Administration.

Knowledge and/or Experience – I

8 years’ experience in Public Relations including at least 5 years’ experience in Media.