Vacancy: Public Relations Manager

Blantyre City Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Public Relations Manager as follows;

POST

Public Relations Manager (Three Year Fixed Term contract)

GRADE

M4/F

SALARY

In line with Terms and Conditions of Service for Blantyre City Council

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:  

Bachelors’ Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication Plus two years’ proven relevant working experience.  Those with a Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication should have four years relevant working experience

DUTIES

Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, the      Public Relations Manager performs the following duties:-

• Acts as a mouth piece for the Council on all issues.
• Facilitates production of the Council’s brochures and magazine to promote awareness on the Council’s services and activities
• Organises and coordinates press briefings on behalf of the Council
• Develops annual public relations plans and related budget for the council
• Identifies and analyzes internal information on Activities and projects being undertaken by the council and make meaningful presentations to the residents
• Compiles monthly reports for the section
• Submits proposals on how the Council’s image could be improved.
• Advises the Council on matters relating to public relations.
• Coordinates Council functions
• Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer from time to time.

THE PERSON

• A self-starter with proven working experience in public relations required
• Proven track record in designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Event planning experience

Applications with copies of certificates and a detailed Curriculum Vitae should be sent to

The Acting Chief Executive Officer

            Blantyre City Council

Private Bag 67

Blantyre

Applications to reach him not later than Friday, 9^th December, 2022