Help GirlCode with 5 volunteers for External Communications Manager
category
General Skills & Services
sub-category
Other
duration
4-8 hours
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Help GirlCode with 5 volunteers for External Communications Manager
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Responsibilities • Develop and execute the Public Relations (PR) strategy and plan • Identify and execute promotional and thought leadership opportunities • Propose new, creative ideas for boosting the reputation of the organization through promotional activities • Collaborate with the marketing team on company-wide messaging platforms such as the website, case study development and social media • Identify and execute wraparound PR activities in support of key events • Build and maintain key relationships within media and industry • Own and drive strategic communications initiatives • Identify a road map and strategy for maintaining the momentum created with the GirlCode community • Provide regular updates to management on insights obtained through interactions and published research • Campaign promotion execution and project management for media placements • Recommend and seek out appropriate media channels and platforms to promote and amplify messaging of marketing campaigns • Manage the copy development required for any media initiatives, ensuring assets are created on time and in full (OTIF) to meet publication deadlines • Serve as the primary liaison with the publications for media initiatives • Seek to build and maintain strong relationships with media Requirements • Degree/Diploma in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or related field • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a senior Technology Communications role • Outstanding communications skills, including excellent writing, editorial and messaging – in particular, distilling complex ideas into accessible copy for different audiences • Experience working with external influencers • Demonstrable experience in strategic messaging creation and development • Exceptional understanding of the tech and consultant media, and experience working with media
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- 1. Don’t pass any personal information to people you haven’t met offline before.
- 2. When meeting one of your contacts offline for the first time, always be sure to arrange to meet in a public place.
- 3. Make sure that you are not left alone with someone that you have never met before.
- 4. Know where you’re going. If you’re headed off the beaten track or into an unfamiliar part of town, be sure you have directions and a GPS or map book.
- 5. If you feel unsafe, consult the person in charge and let him or her know.
- 6. Avoid wearing expensive jewellery: it could get damaged, lost or stolen.
- 7. Ask, ask, ask! If you’re worried about something or concerned about your safety in a certain situation, ask the person in charge.
