Public Relations Manager

Period: March 18, 2024 – May 22, 2024 

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Prepares responses to media enquiries and information requests 
• Prepares and supervises the implementation of the Public Relations Plan 
• Develops and submits applications to grant-making bodies for funding. 
• Manages and leads the identification of, and approaches to grant-making bodies
• Identifies and secures funding from overseas bodies. 
• Identifies and approaches corporate prospects, securing financial contributions.
• Builds and maintains relationships with both local and national media 
• Develops, and strengthens contacts with the corporate sector 
• Collaborates with Divisions in collating material for publications, eg newsletters, circulars, pre and post public relation strategies for their events 
• Coordinates Public Relations activities such as press conferences, media briefings etc.
• Promotes IOJ services through social media platform. 
• Compiles bimonthly, quarterly and annual reports 
• Posts logos and organizational summaries to industry services related websites and publications 

Minimum Required Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from a recognized institution 
• At least one (1) year working knowledge of the Jamaican Cultural Environment
• Practical experience and knowledge of the full range of communications, approaches, tools and methodologies essential to planning and executing effective communications strategies
• Three (3) years’ of professional experience in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations/Public Education.