Work Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of the WATATAWA leadership team to contribute to the development of stakeholder engagement programmes for clients.
- Media monitoring of client issues and development of monitoring/analysis reports (daily, weekly or monthly as required)
- Research on client or new business-related issues
- Basic media relations including maintenance of media contact lists for each assigned client; support for the team in building/maintaining personal relationships with key journalists or social media influencers – based on building respect among media for WATATAWA’s commitment to substance over “spin”; drafting of basic media releases.
- Assigned roles in event or client roadshow coordination and implementation.
- Coordination of certain aspects of agreed client workflow and programme delivery; coordination/liaison with partner firms on client assignments and programme execution.
- Assist in maintaining WATATAWA’s internet presence – website, blog posts, Social Media by contributing content, ideas and opinion.
- Support other marketing outreach as requested e.g. research for speeches; updating of credentials and case studies.
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Business in Marketing
- Internship experience in the communications field, preferably from a PR agency will be a plus
- Good grasp of all basic public relations tools and social media strategies
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc)
- Ability to write and communicate well in English
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply
