MEDIA OFFICER – Jwaneng Young Stars Football Club

YOUNG STARS FOOTBALL CLUB

JOB VACANCY

Are you a team player, dynamic with an outgoing personality and have experience in Media Office. Youngstars Football Club invites candidates who wish to be part of a universal workplace to apply for the above position.

TITTLE: MEDIA OFFICER (1 post)

OBJECTIVE:

Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database. Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.

Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics. Proficiency in design and publishing software..

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the incumbent will be required to:

• Develop content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites and other distributions
• Ensure that key messages align with vital business strategies.
• Serve as the team’s media liaison and formal spokesperson
• Appropriately manage the organization’s media budget.
• Build long-term relationships with media influencers.

SKILLS

• Capacity to work under pressure to ensure delivery of the objective
• The ability to prioritise and plan effectively.
• Digital media skills, such as graphic design, video editing and blog administration.
• Social media management experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in communications/media or related
• Degree in Bachelor of Arts
• Driver’s License – Class B
• 3 ears’ experience as a Media Officer or similar