Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Public Relations:
Manages, oversees and implements strategies that enhance OLX’s public image
Establish relationships with members of the media, both offline and online media partners
Pitch user stories to publications and monitor media coverage. Collate and analyse coverage
Share key media messages and highlights with relevant internal stakeholders either to celebrate positive coverage or allow the company prepare for a proactive response in crisis situations
Guide the organization through crisis situations to positive conclusion
Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values
Support the marketing team during organized events and ensure the relevant media houses are available to provide coverage
Liaise with and answer enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations via telephone or email
Communications:
Oversee the production of internal and external materials such as email newsletters, web copy and other relevant materials
Support the Country Manager in her role as key spokesperson for OLX
Collate user success stories and write case studies or audio recordings around these stories
Work with marketing to develop and supervise in-house market research
Develop our social media strategy and manage our presence across relevant channels such as Facebook and Twitter
Measure and report performance of our social media activities against set targets.
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from a leading university in Marketing Communications or a related field. Master’s Degree is a plus
4-6 years’ experience in the field
Online classifieds experience a plus
Strong media contacts, particularly with local players
Strong familiarity with digital and social media channels
Articulate, excellent verbal and exceptional written communication skills in English
Humble, flexible personality and a strong team player
Capacity to work productively in a very dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
Gained work experience in high-performance environments
Proven track record of personal, academic and professional achievements in an international field
Passionate about online and has deep interest in developing businesses
Open to local/ international travel
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