Strategic Communications Director

6 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Coca-Cola Full time

**Reports to Strategic Communications Senior Director, Africa**

**What You will Do**:

- Leads the development, creation and implementation of project-based communications ensuring plans are fully synchronized with the Africa Operating Unit strategies and Global narrative.
- Develops and initiates strategies and content to drive measurable value for the business through Brand PR and sustainability communications.
- Coordinates with global communications teams, bottling partners and other functions to ensure consistency of plans and messaging.
- Designs and executes the Brand PR strategy in close collaboration with the Marketing teams.
- Designs and executes the sustainability communications strategy in partnership with the sustainability team.

**Role Requirement**

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree

**Experience**
- 10- 12 years of relevant experience

**Skills**
- Project management
- Storytelling skills
- Brand communications
- Sustainability communications
- Corporate communications

**Work Focus**
- Lead an integrated approach to the development and implementation of brand PR and sustainability communications’ plans that advance awareness of the company’s business strategy and impact.

**Communication Focus**
- The position involves influencing and negotiating with others.
- The role often includes working with stakeholders both internal and external who have differing or opposing interests.
- The position requires a balance of strategy and execution.

**What We Can Do For You**
- ** Iconic Brand**: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter.
- ** Exposure to World Class Leaders**: Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.
- ** Creative Team Culture**: Be inspired by the best brand leaders and agencies in the world, which creates a creative culture that supports taking risks and innovation.

**Skills**

Videography; User Experience (UX); Photography; Social Media; Press Releases; Speech Writing; Community Outreach; Media Relations; Video Editing; Executive Communications; Public Relations (PR); Digital Content; Agency Relationships; Microsoft Office; Search Engine Optimization (SEO); Data Analytics; Influence; Strategic Communication; Digital Communications; Public Policies; Business Communications; Copywriting; Sustainability Communications



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