PR & Events Co-Ordinator
Listing reference: manco_000393
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 18 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Other: Media, Advertising, PR and Publishing
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:
PR & Events Co-Ordinator - Durban
Job description
The position entails the following job responsibilities:
- Managing the image of the business by developing strategies to increase brand awareness
- Liaise with agencies and suppliers to prepare press releases, monitor media coverage, organise press conferences, as well as coordinating interview requests and promotional material
- Cultivating strong relationships with media outlets and journalists to ensure efficient communication and maximum coverage
- Understanding requirements for each event
- Planning event with attention to financial and time constraints
- Booking venues and schedule speakers
- Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)
- Do final checks at the day of the event (e.g. tables, technology) to ensure everything meets standards
Minimum requirements
Qualification
- Marketing / PR / Communications / Journalism / or relevant degree
Experience
- 2-3 years in Public Relations
- 1-2 years in events planning
Job Related Knowledge and Skills
- A solution-based aptitude and the ability to handle any media-related crisis in a calm and timely manner.
- Ultimately, a top-notch PR coordinator who can display exceptional communication skills and an acute understanding of brand management.
- Exceptional writing and proofreading skills
