Senior Public Relations Officer

Job Description

Reporting to: Public Relations Manager.

Key Duties

Supervise and undertake effective media relations to promote favourable coverage in the media.

Supervise and undertake creative publicity activities thatgenerate media coverage and capture the attention of the public.

Supervise and undertake effective Quality content creation to generate interest.

Supervise and undertake greater information flow through putting in place measures that ensure the public and the company is provided with all necessary information on cases of public interest.

Effectively coordinate the production of information materials to facilitate dissemination of key information.

Ensure timely the archiving of media reports and publications and other relevant materials to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.

Supervise timely development of work plans, budgets, and operationalization of the same to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.

Supervise effective utilization of material resources in the company to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Undertake consistent subordinate coaching with on-demand content to ensure seamless provision of public relations engagement between the company and the public.

Writing and producing presentations, articles, press releases and social media posts.

Organise and attend promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours, and visits.

Provide clients/colleagues with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns’ progress.

Analyse media coverage.

Coordinate and analyse the success of online advertising.

Keeping records of progress, budgets, and timescales, and keeping clients/colleagues up to date with these.

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Key Requirements and Skills

Excellent supervisory, people management and time management skills.

Initiative and judgement, high levels of integrity, ability to cope under pressure, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.

Knowledge of Publication Packages and Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)

Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.

Excellent interpersonal and Presentation skills.

The ability to prioritise and plan effectively.

Digital media skills, such as graphic design, video editing and blog administration.

Social media management experience.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels.

Bachelor of Art in Mass Communication or Public Relations.

Master’s degree in any related field will be an added advantage.

Minimum of 5years working experience at Senior Management level.

Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication (ZIPRC) with a valid practicing license.

Why Join Us?

Work with a passionate and dynamic team.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

A culture of innovation, inclusivity, and professional development.

The application deadline shall be 17:00 hours on Monday, 21st July 2025.

If you do not meet the mandatory requirements, DO NOT APPLY.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience required shall be considered for shortlisting.

Shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interviews.

No form of lobbying or corruption will be allowed.

Application deadline
21 Jul 15:00
Apply online
https://forms.gle/aJnNbCRzf2CfCYoG7