International Relations jobs in South Africa

About Euromonitor:

Euromonitor International leads the world in data analytics and research into markets, industries, economies and consumers. We provide truly global insight and data on thousands of products and services; we are the first destination for organisations seeking growth. With our guidance, our clients can make bold, strategic decisions with confidence.

About the role:

Please note this is a 6-month fixed term contract.

The Communications Executive, EMEAI, in Cape Town will work within Euromonitor’s Marketing-Communications department to help us take our media relations in the region to the next level. The successful candidate will ensure Euromonitor International’s message is communicated to press and stakeholders, in line with our organisational values and goals.

As a member of the Euromonitor press office, you will aim high, embrace challenge and contribute to the company’s messaging, strategy and decision making.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Execute media strategies for campaigns, events, products and announcements with a focus on key markets in the Middle East, Africa and India (MEAI);
2. Enhance the organisation’s presence in the MEAI with a multi-faceted approach to PR, combining digital and traditional practices;
3. Explore proactive and reactive press coverage opportunities for the company;
4. Align with global press office team by collaborating on reactive press enquiries by working with journalists worldwide depending on location of spokespersons, press, availability of staff, etc.;
5. Work closely with sales and research colleagues to drive timely publicity and organic media activities;
6. Deal with media requests from trade, national and global press in a timely fashion;
7. Conceive and draft written collateral, including press releases and media briefings;
8. Work with global communications team to report on performance;
9. Align with research, product, events, content and editorial calendars to develop a pipeline of stories and execute communications on commercially relevant topics;
10. Ad hoc tasks as requested by marketing-communications leadership across global and regional activities.

What you’ll need:

1. Minimum of 2 years experience in a communications, PR, media relations role (in-house or agency) or journalism;
2. Familiarity with media databases and PR tools;
3. Efficiency in copywriting, editing and proofreading;
4. Comfortable with media monitoring and reporting on results to senior staff;
5. Awareness of PR best practices;
6. Fluent English;
7. Strong writing and proofreading skills, with a knack for storytelling;
8. Ability to build strong relationships with key people and media;
9. Self-motivated with initiative and enjoys working within a commercial environment;
10. Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail;
11. Ability to work well as a team and independently.

What to expect in the interview process:

1. Initial Video Call; with a member of our Talent Acquisition team (chat through your CV and learn more about us as a company and the role).
2. Short written task to complete online.
3. Video Call Interview; with the Hiring Manager and potentially another team member (explore your experience and see if there is a fit for the team and role).
4. Potentially a Face2Face Interview; visit our Cape Town office to meet our Country Manager.

The TA team will be on hand throughout the entire process to provide support and champion you!

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments made throughout the process.

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our Values:

1. We seek individuals who act with integrity.
2. We look for candidates who are curious about the world.
3. We feel that as a community, we’re stronger together.
4. We seek to enable people to feel empowered.
5. We welcome candidates who bring strength in diversity.

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we communicate across our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis.

Hardworking and sociable: our staff know how to work hard and know also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of other groups to be involved with.

Committed to making a difference: We believe that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It gives all new starters a donation amount on joining us which they can give to a charity of their choice.

It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights.

Excellent benefits: we offer competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions, plus generous holiday allowances, hybrid working and, in many offices, a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our Managers and Directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

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