Digital Communications Strategist for Ic Resources

5 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Ic Resources Full time

Role Overview

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The Digital Communications Strategist will play a crucial role in managing and executing SAIIA's digital communication strategy, ensuring effective engagement with target audiences and enhancing the Institute's online presence.

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Main Responsibilities:

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  • Manage service providers appointed for specific projects to ensure high-quality products that align with SAIIA's brand.">
  • Oversee the technical aspects of SAIIA's website and databases in collaboration with the web developer to guarantee robustness and responsiveness to our needs.">
  • Develop and implement effective communication strategies that meet programme objectives and support the uptake of evidence-based research in policymaking.">
  • Guide the Communications Officer on developing and managing relationships with targeted media outlets to amplify coverage and dissemination of SAIIA's work.">
  • Contribute to keeping an active media database with influential contacts relevant to SAIIA.">
  • Monitor African and international affairs to proactively identify opportunities to bolster SAIIA's media presence.">
  • Be familiar with the African media landscape and multilateral and development spaces to widen SAIIA's engagement opportunities.">
  • Represent SAIIA in engagement with the press and related stakeholders at the Institute's events.">
  • Plan regular media briefings in collaboration with the research programmes ahead of key policy windows.">
  • Support the Events team with all communication aspects related to events, such as email invitations, presentations, and other digital material.">
  • Manage SAIIA's key digital communication channels – website, social media, and newsletters, ensuring messages reach intended audiences and engagement grows across digital platforms.">
  • Work closely with researchers to design and implement digital media campaigns and strategies that support specific programme outcomes and targets.">
  • Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure a steady stream of messaging that promotes SAIIA's research while being responsive to current affairs.">
  • Write and edit various content such as newsletters, press releases, social media posts, and articles. Create basic infographics and text-based videos that package research findings in engaging ways.">
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Requirements, Experience and Skills:

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  • Degree in journalism, communications, or a related discipline.">
  • Minimum five to seven years in a communications role; at least two to three years' experience in a management role.">
  • Experience working in the non-profit sector and in research communications.">
  • Proven success with developing and implementing effective communication strategies.">
  • A skilled communicator with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills who can tailor messages for specific audiences.">
  • Strong technical skillset: website management through WordPress or other content management systems, Mailchimp newsletter distribution and management, and Google Analytics for performance evaluation.">
  • Demonstrated experience with managing social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram).">
  • A demonstrated ability to summarise dense/complex content into engaging and easy-to-understand messages.">
  • Strategically minded with the ability to develop communications strategies and plans and see them through.">
  • Graphic design and video skills, or experience with platforms like Canva, will be advantageous.">
  • Awareness of data protection legislation relating to marketing/communications activities.">
  • Current knowledge of African/international relations and the latest trends in the media landscape.">
  • Planning, project management, and financial management skills.">
  • This critical position requires an organised, innovative, and self-motivated person, who possesses a digital-first skill set along with excellent writing and editing skills.">
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About Ic Resources:

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Ic Resources is an independent, non-governmental, development and foreign policy think tank focused on South Africa's and Africa's international relations.

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We strive to contribute to the achievement of a well-governed, peaceful, economically sustainable, and globally engaged Africa.

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We have been consistently ranked among the top think tanks in Africa.

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