First Quantum Minerals Officer, Public Relations - Media & Publicity Jobs in Zambia

First Quantum Minerals Officer, Public Relations - Media & Publicity Jobs in Zambia

Purpose of the role

• The incumbent in this role is responsible for using a wide range of media to build and sustain KML's good brand through planned publicity campaigns and PR activities. .

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing support in the development and implementation of KML's PR and media strategy.

• Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, press tours etc.

• Managing and sharing content with users on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

• Designing and implementing appropriate communication strategies for various scenarios that require PR interventions.

• Creating and managing brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, etc.

• Analysing media coverage and providing insights for strategic alignment.

• Distributing information about new promotional opportunities to media agencies and partners.

• Reporting progress made on PR campaigns.

• Address the public through interviews, press conferences, presentations etc.

• Highlighting and archiving success stories and challenges of each department

• Responsible for gathering, filming and writing success stories and taking pictures of all company & stakeholders events

• Coordinating and supporting media agencies during field work.

• Collaborating with the CSR teams to ensure adequate PR coverage of CSR events and other Mine activities.

• Maintaining and building a photo and success stories gallery.

• Managing local calendar of events.

• Any other duties as may be delegated by superiors.

Job Specific Competencies

• Appreciation of Zambia's media & political landscape and the dynamics surrounding the mining industry.

• Professional and able to work with diversity, proactive, reliable, discrete, diligent, driven, innovative with critical eye for detail.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to speak in English and the local languages.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build synergies.

• Tactical understanding of all primary main stream media and social media platforms.

• Skilled in working with Ms. Office and Conversant with media editing software like Corel draw and Adobe Applications.

• Knowledge in graphic design layout and production.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least, a degree in Public Relations and Mass communication or other related fields.

• Affiliated to ZAPRA or any recognized media organization

• 3 years' experience in a similar role or media related organization.

Job Education Requirements

At least, a degree in Public Relations

Job Experience Requirements

3 years'

How to Apply

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