Communications Officer

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Paqueta Personnel Full time

My client, a leading and well known FMCG Company requires a competent and experienced Communications Officer/ Multimedia Specialist to join their team.


JOB PURPOSE:


My clThe Communications Officer is required to provide Communications support and services to the business in a way that improves the Company's reputation amongst its internal stakeholders.

The role requires a creative thinker and competent designer who is able to conceptualise and design communication for print and digital platforms.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, film, or a related field.
  • At least three years' experience in a similar role.
  • Excellent knowledge of storyboarding, visual design principals, and animation.
  • A complete portfolio of multimedia design content showcasing your skills and experience.
  • Knowledge of, and experience working with MS Office and Adobe creative platforms including InDesign and Canva.
  • A good listener who is able to conceptualise designs based on the receipt of verbal and/ or written briefs.
  • Ability to collaborate on longterm projects and design and produce highend visual, textual, and animated content.
  • Artistic with a keen eye for aesthetics and visually appealing content.
  • Good English writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • SA Citizens only
  • Must be Criminal Clear
  • Must reside in the greater Cape Town area

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Duties include but will not be limited to:

Generic:

  • Design notices, create videos and do layout and design of internal newsletters.
  • Produce creative design work in line with verbal or written briefs/requests that meet required quality standards and deadlines.
  • Work effectively on multiple projects adhering to budget, time and production constraints.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, when necessary, prepare mockups and present draft designs for approval.
  • Edit proofs to stakeholders specifications and get approval before publishing artwork.
  • Ensure that all design work is saved in a central content library.
  • Relinquish all intellectual property and design work to the ownership of the employer

Creative Design:

  • Be a good listener who is able to conceptualise designs based on the receipt of verbal and/ or written briefs.
  • Conceptualise designs in line with the Company's culture and which promotes the companys reputation as a leading, transformed and responsible company.
  • Translate concepts into creative designs and design layout for different communication material, including printed publications, presentations, electronic media, mobile communication and social media.
  • Design and produce visual, textual, and animated content that is engaging and promotes the achievement of communications objectives, using Adobe software and Canva.
  • Ensure that all designs adhere to the Company brand guidelines and promote a positive image of the company that will grow its reputation amongst internal and external stakeholders.

Photography and Videography

  • Capture high quality photos and video footage and edit videos using Adobe software or online platforms
  • Ensure that written permission is obtained from all people who can be identified in photos and video footage captured and that the permission.

Content Publishing

  • Publish and remove content from various platforms, including noticeboards and SharePoint.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and cordial manner.
  • Invite, consider and implement useful feedback on design work as and when required.
  • Effectively communicate about progress of projects and any issues that may arise.

Events

  • Assist with the planning and coordination of internal and external events, if need be.

Other

  • Perform other duties not outlined above, as requested by management, which is commensurate with the level of the post


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