Corporate Media Relations & Public Affairs Manager
Position Summary
National Level Corporate Media Relations & Public Affairs for South - Balochistan, Sindh & Provincial Govt.
Corporate Media Relations
* Lead nationwide corporate media relations and act as focal point for print, electronic and digital media to maintain positive narrative in collaboration with Public Affairs and Corp Comm team
* Lead & manage Corporate PR firm for media engagement and crisis communication to enhance public opinion of the corporate brand
* Lead engagement with national and regional press clubs across country
* Provide continuous support to Head Office (HO) for advocacy & communication support to partner organisations including chamber/association networks like; Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA), and Baby Food & Nutrition Council (BFNC)
Public Affairs (South with National institutions)
* Act as focal point and maintain relationships with national institutions (State Bank, Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry - OICCI, Pakistan Business Council – PBC, Swiss Business Council - SBC)
* Engage key opinion leaders and institutional stakeholders to strengthen the company's reputation. Identify and monitor issues in south region to influence public perception
* Engage provincial governments in Sindh & Balochistan (Health, Environment, Labour, Rural Development etc), line departments and local administration for providing policy advocacy and visibility on administrative issues concerning Supply Chain, Manufacturing & HR matters etc
* Serve as focal point to engage stakeholders for implementing and monitoring sustainability and Creating Shared Value projects and events in the South region
* Represent Head Office, including MD/CEO Office, Head of Sales, Head of Finance & Head of HR in public forums
What will make you successful?
* Strong background in public affairs and corporate management
* Expertise in media relations and crisis management
* Strong communication and writing skills
* Experience in engaging with not-for-profit organizations
* Experience managing community projects
* Crisis management and change management experience is desirable
* Strong language skills in English and local language(s)
* Proficient in IT, e-communications, and online publishing tools