Background

This position reports to the Internal Communications Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce messaging to support reputational risk mitigation and management during different reputational risks situations that may be facing the Company
• Media monitoring and relations.
• Compile both local and national media coverage including of the Company, its parent and subsidiaries as well as information related to the industry.
• Support TV, radio campaigns, work and support Content production
• Produce professional quality photographs and videos of all ongoing activities to support internal and external communications, marketing and volunteer work, while adhering to any content release requirements.
• Social media and project management
• Manage the social media pages directly or in collaboration with other teams for example, Internal communication, or digital media.
• Produce high-quality content for the social media pages weekly.
• With input from team members, support in developing internal and external communication plans which the Company needs 3-6 months in advance; adjust plans based on quarterly basis with relevant team members.
• Coordinate work with any external agencies/firms undertaking different projects on behalf of Zambia Sugar.
• Work with Communications and commercial team members to brainstorm ideas for new content opportunities.
• Receive community relations guidance and advise on community stakeholder relations insights from ding, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Execute any other work that may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public administration, commerce, economics, or relevant field of study.
• Preferably 3 years related experience in a similar role with a demonstrable track record.
• The role is an onsite position based at Nakambala estate.
• Tech savvy and conversant with social media and other applications such as Google analytics.
• The individual will support the Manager in the daily execution of their duties.

Applicants shall be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

• Produce messaging to support reputational risk mitigation and management during different reputational risks situations that may be facing the Company
• Media monitoring and relations.
• Compile both local and national media coverage including of the Company, its parent and subsidiaries as well as information related to the industry.
• Support TV, radio campaigns, work and support Content production
• Produce professional quality photographs and videos of all ongoing activities to support internal and external communications, marketing and volunteer work, while adhering to any content release requirements.
• Social media and project management
• Manage the social media pages directly or in collaboration with other teams for example, Internal communication, or digital media.
• Produce high-quality content for the social media pages weekly.
• With input from team members, support in developing internal and external communication plans which the Company needs 3-6 months in advance; adjust plans based on quarterly basis with relevant team members.
• Coordinate work with any external agencies/firms undertaking different projects on behalf of Zambia Sugar.
• Work with Communications and commercial team members to brainstorm ideas for new content opportunities.
• Receive community relations guidance and advise on community stakeholder relations insights from ding, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Execute any other work that may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.

• Tech savvy and conversant with social media and other applications such as Google analytics

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public administration, commerce, economics, or relevant field of study