Communications Specialist, EMEAI

2 months ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Euromonitor Full time

About Euromonitor International:

We are a leading data analytics and research company that provides global insight and data on thousands of products and services. Our mission is to help organisations make bold, strategic decisions with confidence.

About the Role:

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract position as a Communications Executive, EMEAI, in our Cape Town office. As a member of our Marketing-Communications department, you will play a key role in taking our media relations in the region to the next level.

Your primary objective will be to ensure Euromonitor International's message is communicated effectively to press and stakeholders, aligning with our organisational values and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute media strategies for campaigns, events, products, and announcements, focusing on key markets in the Middle East, Africa, and India (MEAI);
  • Enhance our presence in the MEAI region through a multi-faceted approach to PR, combining digital and traditional practices;
  • Explore proactive and reactive press coverage opportunities for the company;
  • Collaborate with the global press office team to handle reactive press enquiries and work with journalists worldwide;
  • Work closely with sales and research colleagues to drive timely publicity and organic media activities;
  • Handle media requests from trade, national, and global press in a timely fashion;
  • Conceive and draft written collateral, including press releases and media briefings;
  • Report on performance with the global communications team;
  • Align with research, product, events, content, and editorial calendars to develop a pipeline of stories and execute communications on commercially relevant topics;
  • Perform ad hoc tasks as requested by marketing-communications leadership across global and regional activities.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a communications, PR, media relations role (in-house or agency) or journalism;
  • Familiarity with media databases and PR tools;
  • Efficiency in copywriting, editing, and proofreading;
  • Comfortable with media monitoring and reporting on results to senior staff;
  • Awareness of PR best practices;
  • Fluent English;
  • Strong writing and proofreading skills, with a knack for storytelling;
  • Ability to build strong relationships with key people and media;
  • Self-motivated with initiative and enjoys working within a commercial environment;
  • Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail;
  • Ability to work well as a team and independently.

Interview Process:

We use a multi-stage interview process to ensure we find the best candidate for the role. This includes an initial video call, a short written task, a video call interview, and potentially a face-to-face interview in our Cape Town office.

We are committed to making our interview process as smooth and accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance.

Why Work for Euromonitor International?

We are a dynamic and multinational company with a strong commitment to our values:

We seek individuals who act with integrity;

We look for candidates who are curious about the world;

We feel that as a community, we're stronger together;

We seek to enable people to feel empowered;

We welcome candidates who bring strength in diversity;

We are an international company with a global presence, and we pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising.

We are committed to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, which includes volunteering days, donations to charity, and community outreach initiatives.

We offer excellent benefits, including competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions, generous holiday allowances, hybrid working, and a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other non-merit factor.

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