{"id":10758,"date":"2025-05-21T14:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/communications-specialist\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T00:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T00:24:26","slug":"communications-specialist","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=10758","title":{"rendered":"Communications Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The successful candidate will work closely with the broader Ashburton Investments marketing team and broader business stakeholders locally and internationally and will be responsible for running the PR and media portfolio and contributing to the strategic direction of communication campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Are You Someone Who Can<\/p>\n<p>\tContribute to the formulation and execution of internal and external communication strategies<br \/>\n\tWrite, edit and proofread a range of materials including thought leadership content, investor communications, annual reports, brochures, internal updates and social media posts<br \/>\n\tManage media relations, oversee the press release process and support agency management<br \/>\n\tWork closely with the marketing team, external agencies and suppliers to implement cohesive and consistent communication campaigns to clients, internal stakeholders and Ashburton Investments staff<br \/>\n\tCoordinate communication for campaigns and events, including messaging, social media and post-event coverage<br \/>\n\tManage information flows (editorial input, articles etc. &#8211; 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