Communications Officer

Summary

The Communications Officer is responsible for the Community Relations activities of the Council by sensitizing / educating the internal and external customers about Science and Technology, promoting the products developed and services offered, thereby publicizing the Council as a good corporate entity. 💰Salary: $3,501,526 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Develop Communications Plan:

  • • Design and implement communication strategies that align with organizational goals and promote the Council’s mission.

• Media Relations:

  • • Build and maintain media relationships, manage publicity, and organize media engagements.

• Community Relations:

  • • Plan and execute annual community programs, manage public relations through various media.

• Press Releases & Features:

  • • Write and distribute press releases, feature stories, and manage key calendar events.

• Marketing Support:

  • • Collaborate to create marketing materials like brochures, flyers, and posters to support initiatives.

• Event Planning:

  • • Plan and implement events to promote the Council’s services, technologies, and products.

• Internal Communications:

  • • Prepare internal newsletters and updates, manage internal communications, and organize photoshoots.

• Staff Engagement:

  • • Work with HR to organize team-building and staff engagement activities.

• Project Collaboration:

  • • Attend meetings to gather information for communication and support internal and external linkages.

• Public Relations Support:

  • • Provide PR support for media interactions and public outreach.

• Speech & Message Preparation:

  • • Prepare speeches and key messages for senior staff and officials.

• Social Media Engagement:

  • • Manage social media platforms, create engaging content, and interact with audiences.

• Website Monitoring & Content Development:

  • • Update content on the website, ensuring it is current, functional, and aligned with objectives.

• Executive Briefing:

  • • Provide communication briefs for the Executive Director and senior staff for external engagements.

Required Skills

• • Proficiency in software applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Canva and Desktop Publishing.
• • Results-oriented and ability to meet deadlines.
• • Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) at all levels.
• • Excellent public relations & event planning skills.
• • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Public Relations.
• • Five (5) years relevant post qualification experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 23, 2025 to: DIVISIONAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COUNCIL HOPE GARDENS COMPLEX, KINGSTON 6 📧 Application can be sent via email to: hradmin@src-jamaica.org ℹ️ Subject: Communications Officer (Salary $3,501,526) N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. We thank all applicants who apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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