Executive - Media Relations

Job Description

Title: Executive - Media Relations

Company Name: A Reputed Private University in Chattogram

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Chattogram

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum Bachelor degree in any discipline specially in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Ensuring efficient and smooth public relation.
∎ Planning media/public relations programs, including the preparation of cost budgets.
∎ Identifying main client groups and audiences and determining the best way to communicate publicity information to them.
∎ Ensuring maximum media coverage of the university;
∎ Writing impressive and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits and web pages.
∎ Managing special events in order to gain public attention.
∎ Drafting speeches for university officials, and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
∎ Evaluating advertising and promotional programs including media monitoring for compatibility with public relations efforts.
∎ Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with local, national and international media representatives.
∎ Direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
∎ Producing films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.
∎ Developing and implementing communication strategies, and advise management on communication issues and strategies.
∎ Responding to enquiries from the public, media and other organizations.
∎ Arranging interviews with journalists, preparing and distributing news releases, and make statements to the media;
∎ Writing, editing and arranging production of newsletters, in-house magazines, brochures, annual reports, corporate profile etc.;
∎ Helping Registrar/department head to complete daily tasks;
∎ Managing all types of departmental schedules and deadlines;
∎ Any other tasks assigned by the management.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 24 to 30 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Proven experience as a Public Relations Executive/Officer, Media Relations or similar role
∎ Experience in managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
∎ Background in researching, writing and editing publications
∎ Proficient in MS Office and social media
∎ Excellent organizational skills
∎ Ability to work well under pressure
∎ Creativity and problem-solving aptitude
∎ Excellent command on both oral and written in English and Bengali communication skills.
∎ IELTS 7 and above (preferred)
∎ A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
∎ Skills Required: Media, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations
∎ Experience in university sector will be given preference
∎ Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office is the unavoidable requirement.

Salary:
∎ Attractive remuneration package will be offered

Application Deadline: 8 Nov 2020

Company Information:
∎ 5 Nov 2020
∎ A Reputed Private University in Chattogram

Category: Media/Advertisement/Event Mgt.