External Communications Specialist
2 weeks ago
-Introduction
Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.
Role Purpose
As the Communications Specialist, you will focus on executing Metropolitan's marketing and communications strategy. In this role you can expect to research, ideate, write, support, and manage relationships with our internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Degree in Journalism, Communications/Public Relations or similar
- 5-8 years’ experience in Communications/Public Relations or Journalism
- Experience in developing and implementing internal and external communication campaigns
- Experience working in partnership with agencies
- Portfolio of writing pieces
Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of communication strategies to deliver on business objectives for client engagement and communications.
- Write and edit diverse communications that translate the Metropolitan brand narrative in a creative and effective way.
- Actively engage in all aspects of the writing process with close attention to detail—including **research, writing, editing, and proofreading.**:
- Manage communication briefs and projects from concept to execution.
- Craft messages for different stakeholders.
- Attend and participate in internal and external client meetings.
- Write copy for a variety of platforms, ensuring consistency across all content.
- Manage **communication platforms** such as the intranet.
- Develop and **manage client newsletter **content and distribution.
- Provide guidance and advice to stakeholders to guide communications strategies and impact.
- Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to identify and improve client needs and align with the brand’s objectives.
- Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Translate complex product information into clear, lay language for external audience.
- Participate and contribute to a culture which values high performance and exceptional service.
- Compile regular reports from communication and marketing initiatives.
- Assist with organizing events from concept to execution.
Competencies
- Knowledge of relevant evolving trends and best practices within the communication discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Project management skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Great organisational and time management skills
- Ability to seamlessly work across teams and with all levels of employees, including senior leaders
- Business Acumen
- Results driven
- Experience using SharePoint
- Team player
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.
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