Communications Officer

DRT Communications Ltd. is a fully equipped marketing communications agency. Our group of professionals provide communication solutions to our clients with the sole focus of engaging their audiences into action.
From the moment we engage a client, the DRT Communications team gets right to work in developing comprehensive communications strategies that will serve their needs. The team is equipped to plan and execute public relations campaigns, develop content for electronic, print mediums, and websites, and manage communications projects from concept to completion.

The Communications Officer will work within the communications unit, coordinating marketing campaigns, media relations and implementing strategies for clients and projects.

• Planning, developing and implementing communications strategies

• Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople

• Liaising with and answering inquiries from media, individuals and other organizations, often via telephone and email

• Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media

• Collating and analyzing media coverage

• Writing and editing speeches, articles and annual reports

• Devising and coordinating photo opportunities

• Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours

• Maintaining and updating information on the organization's website, social media platforms

• Co-managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation

• Plan, develop and implement communications plans including strategy, goals, budget and tactics

• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media

• Direct social media activities to engage audiences across traditional and new media

• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media

• Coordinate media inquiries and interview requests

• Create content for company press releases, press kits, articles and publications and keynote presentations

• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them.

Applicants must also have good problem solving and decision making skills, be able to meet tight deadlines and work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

• Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline
  

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in public relations at a senior level is required;

• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and regional level;

• Strong relationships with both local and regional business and industry media outlets;

• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson;

• Exceptional oral, written, editing and presentation-based communications skills

• Solid experience with social media including blogs, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

• Event planning and execution experience

Here are a few words and phrases that have been used to describe our work and our team by our clients and suppliers.

A team of young, creative and fun professionals
Committed to getting the job done
Creative and energetic
Integrity, transparency and excellence
An environment conducive to the development of bold and impressive ideas